IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Immune thrombocytopenia is a blood disorder which is characterized by less number of platelets in blood. Platelets are the type of blood cells which help in clotting of blood. So when the platelets are less in number, there occur bruising, internal bleeding and bleeding gums. Immune word is related to immune system and thrombocytopenia means decreased platelets. The immune system starts destroying body’s own platelets causing decrease in their number. Immune thrombocytopenia affects children but recovers on its own. However, in adults, it is a chronic disease.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA?

Immune thrombocytopenia purpura is caused by abnormal functioning of the immune system. Normally, immune system provides protection to the body by fighting foreign micro-organisms and thus preventing various body infections. In ITP, immune system start producing antibodies against body’s own platelets, thereby destroying them. The reason of this abnormal function of immune system is not known however.

RISK FACTORS OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA

Some factors increase the risk of person developing immune thrombocytopenia purpura. The factors are:

• Dehydration
• Bacterial or viral infections
• Trauma
• Pregnancy
• Autoimmune disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc
• Some medications
• Cancers like leukemia, lymphomas, etc

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA?

The common signs and symptoms of immune thrombocytopenia purpura:

• Bleeding from gums
• Internal bruising
• Petechiae in skin – small reddish purple spots on skin
• Epistaxis
• Heavy bleeding in menstruation
• Presence of blood in urine and stool
• Excessive bleeding during any surgery

COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA

If immune thrombocytopenia purpura is not treated at time, then it can lead to various health complications. Following are the complications which arise with ITP:

• Internal bleeding in brain – one of the most fatal complications
• Muscle wasting
• Cataract
• Decrease in bone density
• Diabetes
• Decrease in body’s immunity
• Increased chances of secondary body infections

WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA?

In Ayuvreda, immune thrombocytopenia puprura is known as Tiryaka raktapitta. In this disease, all the three doshas – vata, pitta and kapha are vitiated and cause destruction of the platelets. It occurs because of the unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. The treatment in ayurveda depends on the severity of signs and symptoms of the disease . It focuses on healthy diet and lifestyle for its management. There are different types of herbs which are given orally for treating it. These herbs help in increasing platelet count and strengthening of body’s immune system.

The herbs given for the management of ITP are:

• Giloy
• Papaya
• Gotukola
• Ashwagandha
• Curcumin
• Noni
• Punarnava
• Aloe vera
• Wheatgrass

MANAGING IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA PURPURA WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh ayurved center which are used for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura:

1. Noni Capsules

Noni capsules have been used for thousands of years to help in treating a variety of health problems such as high blood pressure, inflammation, parasitic, viral and bacterial infections. It contains fruit of a Polynesian plant that’s commonly called the Indian Mulberry, Morinda Citrifoliua. The capsules reduce the small red bumps on your skin, excessive fatigue and Useful for preventing free radicals damage of platelets.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water.

2. Stop Bleeding Tablets

CAC stop bleeding tablet is a pure herbal formulation that acts as an anticoagulant in nature. it helps to stop or reduce heavy bleeding. when there is bleeding, the body forms clots to stop the bleeding. in some of these clots leads to bleeding after breakage. therefore stop bleeding tablet helps in stopping the clots from breaking and thus reduce the excessive unwanted bleeding. these tablets have anti-inflammatory, pain killer, anticoagulant properties. It also pacifies pitta doshas and helps in detoxification of rakta dhatu (blood tissue).

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Detox Premium Powder

The powder contains a mixture of natural and pure herbs which plays a major role in the treatment of ITP. The mixture contains – Tal sindoor, Gandhak rasayan, Akik pishti, Jahar mohra, Moti pishti. This combination has Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Broad Spectrum Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps in strengthening the immune system, reduces oxidative damage, and they are rich in minerals, vitamins and other essential elements which helps in tissue repair and healthy blood formation in the body.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.

4. Active plus Tablet

CAC active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Platfer Tablet

These are herbal combination prepared from herbs like Papaya (Carica papaya) & Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) that in combination increases the platelet counts naturally. It provides good & effective results for patients. It increases the physical and mental strength of a person and builds up immunity.

Recommended Dosage–Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. Nerve up Tablet

Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas. It reduces kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchala, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This tablet helps in the symptoms related to ITP.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.

7. Immuno Booster Tablet

It is pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. it consists of effective levels of antioxidants. vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. it has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. it provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily.