Safe and Effective Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is an autoimmune disorder involving spontaneous inflammation of the arteries usually affecting muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, kidneys and skin.  These cause symptoms which include fever, pain, fatigue, weight loss, bleeding, and dysfunction of affected organs.  Though this disease usually affects the elderly population, it may be seen in all age groups.  The severe form of this disease can be fatal.

The modern management of this condition involves the use of steroids and immuno-suppressant drugs.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment for PAN is aimed at treating the root cause of the disease, that is, inflammation of the arteries.  The symptoms for this disease .point to a severe disturbance in the Pitta Dosha of the body; hence, herbal medicines which act on Pitta and reduce its disturbed properties, are used in high doses in the management of this condition.  The autoimmune component of the disease also needs to be handled aggressively so that inflammation of arteries can be treated at the earliest possible.

Since bleeding from different parts of the body and damage to internal organs can be quite severe in the advanced stage of the condition, it is important to initiate treatment at the earliest possible in order to bring about a rapid remission, prevent permanent damage of important organs and reduce morbidity and mortality to the maximum extent possible.  Ayurvedic treatment can be done in the form of oral medication as well as Panchkarma which mainly includes induced purgation, and courses of medicated enemas, if required.

Symptomatic treatment to reduce damage to the skin, muscles, joints, intestines, nerves, and kidneys needs to be given on a patient-to-patient basis, keeping in mind severity of the symptoms, and the need to provide treatment of the root cause.  If treatment is started early, a complete remission can be obtained within a few months, and later on, low dose treatment can be continued in order to prevent a relapse of the condition.  An acute and severe presentation of the disease requires highly aggressive treatment in the form of high doses of herbal medicines which are nevertheless very effective in controlling symptoms and bringing a rapid resolution of the disease.  Even severe forms of the disease can be treated completely within a span of six to eight months.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be very judiciously utilised to effectively treat PAN.  Herbal medicines are quite safe for prolonged use and can be used safely both in the pediatric as well as elderly population.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Highly Successful and Effective Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip

Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply.  The hip bone is the most commonly affected due to this condition and long-term disease leads to eventual collapse of the joint. Modern management consists of the use of biphosphanates to reduce or slow down calcium loss from the bone, decompression surgery, physiotherapy, and - as a last resort – surgical joint replacement.

This condition usually causes severe pain, stiffness, and limitation of joint movement.  Activities of daily living are restricted because of this disease.  Most patients who resort to decompression surgery seldom obtain any benefit from the procedure.  Total joint replacement is a costly procedure and does not offer full joint mobility.

Ayurvedic herbal treatment is highly effective and successful in the management AVN of the hip.  Treatment consists of aggressively using herbal tablets which are safe and effective for long-term use.  Additionally, a medicated enema is given weekly along with local application of medicated oils and fomentation.  Graded physiotherapy is also beneficial along with other treatment.  This combination treatment is very effective and successful in treating all the symptoms of AVN related to pain, stiffness, and limitation of movement.  Most people affected with AVN can walk normally and lead a normal life after a few months of Ayurvedic treatment.

In order to prevent further deterioration of the joint and to prevent a relapse, medicines can be continued in low dose as a supplementation therapy.  However, most patients consider themselves fully cured within a few months of treatment.  It is important to initiate Ayurvedic herbal treatment at the earliest possible in order to get maximum benefit and a complete cure.  The greater the joint destruction at commencement of therapy, the longer is the treatment required to reverse the entire pathology as well as all the symptoms.  Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus be judiciously utilized in successfully and effectively treating AVN of the hip joint.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at  https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com

Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Acute intermittent Porphyria (AIP)

Acute intermittent Porphyria (AIP) is an acute manifestation of a metabolic medical disorder which is part of a group of inherited disorders.  AIP results from accumulation of porphyrins in the body due to deficiency of certain enzymes which are responsible for conversion of porphyrins into heme.  Heme is usually present in all the body tissues, but is mostly found in red blood cells, bone marrow and the liver.  The acute presentation causes symptoms like severe pain in abdomen, constipation, vomiting, muscular pain, convulsions, tingling and weakness, confusion, hallucinations, high blood pressure, and tachycardia.  The skin can also be affected, causing symptoms like itching and rash.

The modern management of AIP consists of hospital admission, intravenous glucose, and hematin tablets, if available.  There is no medication in the modern system of medicine to prevent or cure this problem.  Simple Ayurvedic medicines can be used to control as well as reduce symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting, and thereby prevent or reduce the need for hospital admission.  Regular use of Ayurvedic medicines based on the Ayurvedic interpretation of the disease can gradually control all symptoms and help the disease go into a complete remission.

After an initial phase of treatment for about six months, most patients affected with AIP can manage very well on their own without the need for multiple medications.  AIP can be precipitated by medications, fasting, smoking, infections, surgery, stress, menstrual hormones, excessive use of alcohol, and exposure to the sun.  It is therefore very important to avoid all aggravating factors and adopt suitable lifestyle modifications.

It is heartening to note that AIP can be very systematically treated and controlled with the help of Ayurvedic medicines, using Ayurvedic principles of treatment.

The writer, Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at https://www.mundewadiayurvedicclinic.com and http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com