AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CHALAZION
- December 22, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:-
The eyelids most of the time develop small lumps due to blockage in the oil glands and this condition is called to as Chalazion. It can usually develop on any region of the eyelid and it is not a serious illness.
- In many cases, there is even no need for any treatment and the problem will cure within few days.
- It is observed that people suffering from stye in the past it can easily develop this condition again and even advanced stages of stye lead to Chalazion.
SYMPTOMS:-
- Painless swelling on the eyelid
- Eyelid tenderness typically none-to-mild
- Increased tearing
- Heaviness of the eyelid
- Redness of conjunctiva
CAUSES:-
Some causes of chalazion are:-
- Rosacea
- Chronic blepharitis, eyelid inflammation (redness, swelling and irritation).
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Tuberculosis (TB).
- Viral infections. Habitual rubbing of the eyes
- Addiction of fingering of the lids and nose
- Chronic blepharitis
- Metabolic factors
DIAGNOSIS:-
Following ways to diagnose this condition like:-
- Health history:- Give your complete health history. Medical history can help to doctor to find the causative issues that could be contributing to the formation of a chalazion.
- External eye exam: -Doctor will examine eye, eyelid, eyelashes and skin texture.
- Thorough eyelid exam:- Eye specialists flash a bright light and use magnification to look at the base of eyelashes. They also observe the oil glands’ openings.
PREVENTION:-
Some essential things for good hygiene include:-
Hand-washing:- Wash your hands before touch the eyes, make sure to wash your hands.
Contact lens care: –Wash your hands before removing contact lenses. Make sure to properly clean contacts with a lens cleaning solution.
Face-washing:- Wash face daily to remove dirt and makeup before going to bed. Doctor may recommend cleaning your eyelids with a special scrub or baby shampoo, especially if you are a susceptible to blepharitis.
Makeup hygiene:- Throw away all of your old or expired makeup products .Be sure to change eye shadow and mascara every two to three months. Also never share or use another’s makeup products.
DIFFERNTIAL DIAGNOSIS:-
Differential diagnosis are:-
- Sebaceous gland adenoma
- Sebaceous gland carcinoma
- Sarcoid granuloma
- Foreign body granuloma
RISK- FACTORS:-
Chalazion happen more often in adults than children. They might be more likely if you have:
- Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
- A skin condition like seborrheic dermatitis or acne rosacea
- Another health condition such as diabetes
- Had a chalazion before
PREVENTION:-
There’s no sure way to prevent chalazion. Prevent following things and keeping your eyelids clean:
- Wash your hands often, especially before touching the eyes and handling contact lenses.
- Wash your eyelids before you to go to bed to remove makeup and other things .
- change your eye makeup every 2 or 3 months. Don’t share makeup with anyone else.
AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR CHALAZION:-
- Chalazion is non-infective lipogranulomatous inflammation of Meibomian gland. It’s also called Meibomian cyst.
- It is corelated to Utsangini in Ayurveda. Utsangini is explained under Vartmagatha Rogas by Sushrutha and Vagbhata.
- Utsangini is a Tridoshaja Sadhya Vyadhi according to Sushrutha. But according to Vagbhata it is a Raktaja Sadhya Vyadhi.
- Both Shodhana and Shamana Chikitsa is showed in the treatment of Utsangini. Ayurveda can give safe and effective result in Chalazion. A disease Chalazion successfully treated with Ayurvedic management is recorded.
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CHALAZION:-
MEDICATIONAL TREATMENT:-
- AROGYAVARDHINI VATI
- KISHORE GUGULL
- TRIPHLA GHRIT
- PATOLADI GHRIT
PANCHKARMA THERAPIES IN CHALAZION:-
- NASYA
- SHIRODHARA
- AKSHITARPAN
- VIDALAK
SURGICAL PROCEDURE:-
- LEKHAN KARM
- CHEDAN KARAM
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR CHALAZION:-
- Guluchyadi Kashaya
- Manjishtadi Kashayam
- Kanchanara guggulu
- Avipattikara churna
- Vimala Varthi
- Guggulupanchpala Churna
- Mukkadi Purampada
- Patoladi Ghritham
- Traiphala Ghritham
- Triphaladi Tailam
- Asanamanjishtadi Tailam
HOME REMEDIES FOR CHALAZION:-
- A warm compress is one of the best and effective way to treat a stye. The warmth helps come the pus to the surface, and dissolves the pus and oil so the stye can drain naturally.
- use a warm tea bag. Black tea give good results because it helps to reduce swelling and has some antibacterial properties.
- Local application of a paste Moringa olefera leaves.
- Apple cidar vinegar is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It help to cure the chalazion
- Tomato have antioxidants, such as lycopene, which help inhibit eyelid cyst.
- Guava leaves anti inflammatory properties and their natural healing potency help to reduce pain, swelling.
- Acacia leaves help to reduce the bump that blur your vision in the elimination of chalazion.
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR CHALAZION:-
- TRIPHLA SYRUP
- DETOX TABLET
- KPHA BALANCE TABLET
- NERVE UP TABLET
- ROSHNI EYE DROP
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.