PANCREATITIS AND ITS NATURAL TREATMENT

INTRODUCTION

Pancreatitis is a condition in which there occurs inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreas is a long, leaf-like gland which is present at the base of stomach. It is a composite gland which produces both hormones and digestive juices. The digestive juices contain enzymes which help in digestion of food. Insulin and glucagon are the hormones released by pancreas. They help in regulation of blood sugar levels. When inflammation of pancreas occurs, all these functions get disturbed.

Pancreatitis is of two types – acute and chronic pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and lasts only for a few days. It is easy to manage. Chronic pancreatitis develops over several years and has serious health complications. The treatment involves certain medications and sometimes surgery.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF PANCREATITIS?

Pancreas is both exocrine as well as endocrine gland. It produces both digestive juices and hormones. In pancreatitis, the digestive enzymes get active when they are inside the pancreas. This leads to damage of the cells of pancreas causing irritation and inflammation of it. When there occur repeated episodes of inflammation, it leads to chronic inflammation. Scar tissue can form inside the pancreas leading to loss of function of pancreas.

However, some of the conditions which can lead to pancreatitis are:

• High triglyceride levels in blood
• Gall bladder stones
• Increased calcium levels in blood
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Alcohol intake
• Cystic fibrosis
• Body infections
• Abdominal injury
• Increased body weight
• Any trauma
• Surgery of abdomen
• Certain medications

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PANCREATITIS?

The common signs and symptoms of pancreatitis are:

• Pain in upper abdomen
• Tenderness in abdomen
• Fever
• Pain radiating into the back
• Nausea or vomiting
• Increased heart rate
• Fast and shallow breathing
• Rapid weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Presence of fat in stools
• Abdominal pain gets worse after eating
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF PANCREATITIS?

Some factors increase the risk of a person developing pancreatitis:

• Cigarette smoking
• Suffering from diabetes
• Having a family history of pancreatitis
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Being overweight

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARISE WITH PANCREATITIS?

Following are the complications which are associated with pancreatitis:

• Lung problems
• Kidney failure
• Pseudocysts
• Malnutrition
• Necrosis of pancreas
• Cancer of pancreas

AYURVEDIC VIEWPOINT OF PANCREATITIS

Pancreas is called agnashaya in Ayurveda. Pancreatitis is known as agnashaya shotha. It occurs because of the imbalance of the pitta dosha and digestive fire. This leads to inflammation of the pancreas causing pancreatitis. It mostly occurs because of the unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise. However, with some of the herbs and panchkarma treatment, pancreatitis can be cured.

Herbs which are beneficial for pancreatitis are:

• Amla
• Haritaki
• Bilva
• Ginger
• Raisina
• Dashmoola
• Mulethi
• Vasa
• Yavakshar

DIAGNOSIS OF PANCREATITIS

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination of the patient. He will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease. He will recommend some of the tests to the patients for the evaluation of the disease:

• Complete blood count
• Liver function tests
• Renal function tests
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Stool tests

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PANCREATITIS

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of pancreatitis:

1. Liver Care Syrup

Liver Care Syrup is a herbo-mineral Syrup which is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Liver Care syrup helps in balancing Pitta dosha. This Syrup enhances regeneration of liver cells, promote functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. It helps in the treatment of fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis, hepatomegaly, and obstructive Jaundice. CAC Liver Care syrup contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs shows Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Hepato-protective, properties. This syrup improves digestion, enhances appetite.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 tablespoon twice daily with normal water.

2. Kaishore Guggulu

Kaishore Guggulu is a herbo- mineral 650 MG tablet. CAC Kaishore Guggulu tablet helps in balancing Pitta dosha in our body. Kaishore guggulu is an ayurvedic guggul formulation used for raised uric acid, Blood purification, mild to severe attacks of Gouty arthritis, inflammatory diseases, Wounds, Indigestion, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Diabetic carbuncles etc. Kaishore guggulu contains pure herbal ingredients such as Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Shunthi (Zingiber Officinale), Kalimirch (Piper Nigrum), Pipali (Piper Longum), Vidanga (Embelia Ribes), Nisoth (Operculina Turpethum), Danti Mool (Baliospermum Montanum), Goghrita etc. These herbs helps in regulating metabolism, cleans out toxins from the body and boosts immunity.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Trikatu Tablet

Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Kanchnar Guggul

Kanchnar Guggul is an Ayurvedic and Herbal medicine. It is available in the form of a tablet and it is to be taken orally. They are processed by decreasing the decoction of vegetable substances to a thick density and after pouring some powders for creating a pill mass. CAC Kanchnar guggul is pure herbal medicines which checks and treats any kind of abnormal growth in the body, healing of ulcers, thyroid disorders, hernia, lesions and cancer. All kind of unwanted growth and fluid retentions in the body is treated by CAC Kanchnar Guggul and it reduces all kinds of lumps in the body.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

5. Kapha Balance Tablet

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Recommended dosage:Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.