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OVERVIEW

Gastritis is a medical condition in which there is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It has become very common now-a-days due to bad eating habits and adulteration of the food items. There is erosion and irritation of the stomach lining. Due to gastritis, a person has pain in abdomen, indigestion, nausea and vomiting.

It can occur either suddenly(acute) or gradually(chronic). It is often the result of infection inside the stomach causing ulcers. Excessive drinking also contributes to gastritis. There gets increased chances of stomach cancer in later life.

TYPES OF GASTRITIS

The gastritis is of the following two types:

1. Erosive gastritis: It is also known as reactive gastritis. There is both erosion and inflammation of the stomach lining.
2. Non-erosive gastritis: In this, there is only inflammation of the stomach lining. There is no erosion.

CAUSES OF GASTRITIS

Gastritis is caused by a variety of factors such as:

• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Excessive alcohol usage
• When bile flows back into the stomach from small intestine
• Some types of medications like NSAIDS or aspirin
• Chronic vomiting 
• Increasing age
• Stress
• Depression 
• Cancer treatment
• Celiac disease

SYMPTOMS OF GASTRITIS

The symptoms of gastritis vary from person to person. Some individuals do not show any symptoms. Here are some of the common signs and symptoms of gastritis:

• Burning pain in upper part of stomach
• Vomiting 
• Nausea
• Bloating
• Feeling of fullness
• Hiccups
• Black stools
• Stomach ulcers
• Weight loss

COMPLICATIONS OF GASTRITIS

If gastritis is not treated properly, it can lead to various other serious problems. These are:

• Anemia 
• Pernicious anemia
• Perforation inside the stomach
• Chronic atrophic gastritis
• Stomach bleeding
• Gastric metaplasia 
• Peritonitis
• Stomach cancer

PREVENTION OF GASTRITIS

It is better to prevent gastritis by following some of the following steps:

• Develop good eating habits
• Eating balanced diet
• Eating smaller meals 
• Chew the food slowly as it causes stomach to work less.
• Practice yoga or meditation
• Avoid alcohol and smoking 
• Avoid caffeine beverages 

DIAGNOSIS OF GASTRITIS

The doctor will do the patient’s thorough physical examination. He will take the complete medical history of the patient. He will ask about his family history also. For confirmation , he may order some of the tests such as:

• Complete blood count
• Stool test
• Urea breath test
• Upper GI endoscopy
• X-ray of upper GI tract

TREATMENT OF GASTRITIS

The treatment of gastritis depends on the underlying cause. Following drugs are taken for its management:

• Antibiotics
• Antacids
• Proton-pump inhibitors
• Histamine (H2) blockers

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF GASTRTIS

According to ayurveda, gastritis symptoms can be treated with proper dietary and lifestyle habits. One should do yoga which includes pranayama, asana, etc. Doing meditation regularly also helps in relieving stress. 

Ayurveda also recommends panchkarma therapy. Panchkarma includes the following procedures for gastritis:

• Abhyanga 
• Virechana
• Vasti
• Shirodhara 

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTRITIS

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurveda Center which are used for the treatment of gastritis:

1. Agnimukha Churna

This herbal churna is prepared from ingredients like Vacha (Acorus calamus), Pippali (Piper longum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), etc that balances vata & kapha doshas in the body. It gives effective results in indigestion, anorexia, abdominal pain, constipation, loss of appetite, flatulence, bloating, intestinal gas, intestinal gas, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take a half teaspoon of this churna twice daily with normal water.

2. Digestion Support Tablet

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take tablet twice daily.

3. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces
abdominal pain, & cramps.

Recommended dosage: Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

4. Pitta Balance Tablet

Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.

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

 5. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the back pain.

Recommended Dosage –Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water

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DESCRIPTION

• Psoriasis or psoriasis is a chronic, chronic skin condition that produces itchy skin with thickening, scaling skin. The excessive rapid proliferation of skin cells results in dry patches on the skin. White blood cells produced inflammatory chemicals called lymphocytes trigger the proliferation of skin cells. Psoriasis usually affects elbows, knees, and scalp skin. The spectrum of the disease ranges from mild to limited to small areas of skin, with large, thick plaques forming red inflamed skin over the entire body surface. Psoriasis considered as an incurable, chronic inflammatory skin condition. In this disease, this scaly skin keeps on improving and deteriorating from time to time. Years of study show that psoriasis or psoriasis is not a common disease. In many people, symptoms tend to worsen on their own during the cold winter months.
• Psoriasis or psoriasis can happen to people of any race and any gender, although it can happen to people of any age, from children to old people. First of all, patients are diagnosed with its symptoms in their early years. Very often in psoriasis patients, due to this type of skin disease, the desire to live a little less. Recently, it has become clear that diabetes, high blood lipids, heart disease, and many other inflammatory diseases are more common in people with psoriasis. This may reflect an inability to control inflammation. Caring for psoriasis is medical teamwork.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS OF PSORIASIS?

The exact cause remains unknown. A combination of elements is involved, including genetic predisposition and environmental factors. It is common for psoriasis to occur in members of the same family as defects in immune regulation (white blood cells called T cells mistakenly target healthy cells instead of attacking foreign cells) and control of inflammation. Is thought to perform. Despite research over the past 30 years, the “master switch” that turns psoriasis on is still a mystery.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PSORIASIS?

There are several different forms of psoriasis, including eyelid psoriasis (psoriasis) vulgaris (common plaque type), guttate psoriasis (small, drop-like spots), and inverse psoriasis (in folds like the underarms, navel, groin, and buttocks). There are different forms. And pustule psoriasis (small pus-filled yellow blisters). When the palms and soles are involved, it is known as palmoplantar psoriasis. In erythrodermic psoriasis, the entire skin surface is associated with the disease. Patients with this form of psoriasis often feel cold and may develop heart failure if they have a pre-existing heart problem. Can be confused with fungus. Scalp psoriasis can be severe enough to cause localized hair loss, lots of dandruff, and severe itching.

HOW IS PSORIASIS DIAGNOSED?

There are no special blood tests or tools to diagnose psoriasis. A dermatologist (physician who specializes in skin diseases) or other health care provider usually examines the affected skin and determines whether it is psoriasis. Your doctor may take a piece of the affected skin (a biopsy) and examine it under a microscope. When biopsied, the skin with psoriasis looks thicker and inflamed compared to the skin with eczema. Your doctor will also want to know about your family history as about a third of a family’s people suffer from the disease.

FACTS OF PSORIASIS

• Psoriasis meaning in Hindi is a chronic and inflammatory skin disease.
• Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis.
• Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are most common in psoriasis patients.
• Psoriasis can also be triggered by certain environmental triggers.
• Psoriasis meaning in Hindi is a disease related to inherited genes.
• Although the symptoms of the disease vary, they include red, scaling itchy, raised skin that affects the elbows, knees, and scalp.
• Psoriasis Meaning in Hindi is not a contagious disease.
• Psoriasis can be controlled with the help of medicines.
• Psoriasis or Psoriasis is not a curable disease.
• It may be possible to treat psoriasis with the help of some new drugs and therapies.
  

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PSORIASIS?

• Plaque skin disease – This is the most common type, occurring in about 90% of cases. Symptoms include dry, red skin lesions known as plaques, which are covered with a white crust. They usually appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back but can appear anywhere on your body. Plaques can cause itching, swelling, or both. In severe cases, the skin around your joints may crack and bleed.
• Scalp skin disease -This can happen on parts of your scalp or on the entire scalp. This leads to the formation of red spots on the skin which are covered with bright-white scales. Some people find it extremely itchy with scalp dermatitis, while others do not feel any discomfort. Exacerbations can cause hair loss, although this is usually only temporary.
• Nail skin disease – The condition affects the nails in about half of people with dermatitis. Dermatitis can cause your nails to develop into small dents or pits, discolor, or grow abnormally. Often the nails can become loose and separate from the roots. In severe cases, your nails may crumble.
• Guttate skin disease – Guttate dermatitis causes small (less than 1 cm or 1/3 inch) sized sores on your chest, arms, legs and scalp. Guttate dermatitis may disappear completely after a few weeks, but some people develop plaque dermatitis later on. This type of skin disease sometimes occurs after a streptococcal throat infection and is more common in children and adolescents.
• Inverse skin disease – It affects folds or creases in your skin, such as the armpits, groin, between the buttocks and under the breasts. Large, smooth red spots may form in some or all of these areas. Inverse dermatitis can be made worse by friction and sweating, so can be especially troublesome in hot weather.
• Pimple skin disease – Pimple dermatitis is a rare type of skin disease that causes pus-filled blisters (pimples) to appear on your skin. Different types of pimple skin diseases affect different parts of the body.
• Generalized Pimple Dermatitis – It causes pimples over a wide area of ​​skin, which develop very quickly. Pus is made up of white blood cells and is not a sign of infection. Pimples may reappear every few days in the cycle or every few weeks. During the beginning of these cycles, von Zumbusch dermatitis can cause fever, chills, weight loss, and fatigue.
• Palmoplantar Pimple Skin Disease – It appears on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet. The pimple gradually develops into circular brown scaly spots, and peels off. Pimples can come every few days or weeks.
• Acropustulosis – This causes pimples to appear on your fingers and toes. The pimple then bursts, making the affected areas red, leading to swelling or scabs. This can cause pain and deformities in the nail.
• erythrodermic skin disease – Erythrodermic dermatitis is a rare form of skin disease that affects almost the entire skin of the body. It can cause intense itching or burning. Erythrodermic dermatitis can cause a lack of protein and fluid in your body. This can lead to problems like infection, dehydration, heart attack, hypothermia and malnutrition.

DESCRIPTION

• Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease. This means that your immune system mistakenly attacks parts of your body. In Sjogren’s syndrome, it attacks the tear and salivary glands. This causes dry mouth and dry eyes. This dryness can also occur in places where moisture is needed, such as your nose, throat and skin. Sjoggers can also affect other parts of the body, including your joints, lungs, kidneys, blood vessels, digestive organs, and nerves.
• Most women suffer from Sjogren’s syndrome. It usually starts after the age of 40. It is sometimes associated with other diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
• To make a diagnosis, a doctor may use a medical history, a physical exam, certain eye and mouth tests, blood tests, and a biopsy.
• Its treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms. It may be different from person to person; it depends on which part of the body is affected. This may include fake tears for dry eyes and sugar-free candy or water for dry mouth. Medications can relieve severe symptoms.
  

CAUSES OF SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

• Sjogren’s syndrome is one of the more common autoimmune disorders. In these diseases, a person’s white blood cells attack their own tissues and organs, damaging them.
• Why abnormal immune responses develop and destroy the body’s own tissues is not clearly understood. Ordinarily, our immune system recognizes our own body parts as a “friend”, and becomes activated to fight and destroy only “foreign” substances or harmful organisms, such as viruses.
• Abnormal immune responses may be hereditary, or they may be related to prior viral or bacterial infections.
• Sjögren’s syndrome can occur alone (primary Sjögren’s syndrome) or it can occur with other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease or scleroderma (secondary Sjogren’s syndrome).

Common causes of Sjogren’s syndrome

• The following are the most common causes of Sjogren’s syndrome:
• Genetic factors
• Hormonal factors
• Microinjection of embryonic cells
• Environmental factors such as glandular viral infection
• Risk factors for Sjogren’s syndrome
• The following factors may increase your chances of Sjogren’s syndrome:
• People over 40
• Rheumatic diseases
  

SYMPTOMS OF SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

The following symptoms indicate Sjogren’s syndrome:

• The classic symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome are: dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain.
• Other symptoms include
• Contact lens discomfort
• dry sinuses and frequent sinus infections or runny nose
• pain in the mouth, tongue, or throat
• blepharitis
• dryness or soreness of the skin
• muscle pain without swelling
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Dryness or peeling of lips
• swelling and stiffness
• Swollen salivary glands
• Skin rashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Persistent dry cough
• Sjogren’s syndrome shows no physical symptoms and is still present in a patient.

TREATING SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

Yes, it is possible to prevent Sjogren’s syndrome. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:

• Increase indoor humidity
• Increase fluid intake
• Stimulate salivary flow
  

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS WITH SHOGREN’S SYNDROME

• To maintain moisture in the body, keep drinking enough water throughout the day.
• Take bath with lukewarm water, but maximum twice a day. Do not take bath with hot water as it destroys the natural moisture and smoothness of the skin.
• Use a mild moisturizing soap, preferably one that contains glycerin, cocoa butter or cowpea (aloe vera).
• Do not use gram flour, ubtan or rough rags.
• After bath, wipe the body lightly with a towel and apply a light layer of moisturizer. Do not massage, as massaging can further damage the skin.
• The use of coconut oil and groundnut oil in hot weather prevents drying of the skin. Petrol jelly, spleen, cotton or castor oil are beneficial in winter. There are many good moisturizers also available in the market.
• Take a shower immediately after swimming and use a moisturizer.
• Wear full sleeve cotton clothes. Wear more than one layer of cotton clothes in winters.
• Apply a cotton or satin shell or layer under woolen and synthetic blankets.
• If there is strong sunlight and strong wind, then keep your skin completely covered.
• To ensure that the body gets enough vitamin D, sit or walk in the sun for some time every day.
• Some patients have the possibility of darkening of the skin due to the use of medicines like Hydro-XY-Chloroquine, but it gets better later.
• Patients who are feeling that the thumb and fingers are white, blue and red in winter, they should always keep their hands and feet warm.
• Avoid standing for a long time in the event of a rash on the skin of the feet.
• Use coolers, ACs, heaters, cigars, etc. to maintain the ideal temperature of your room at 30 degrees Celsius. This temperature is best suited for the skin.
• To keep the humidity in the room, it is beneficial to keep water in a humidifier or a big vessel.
• Use only cotton carpet mat on the floor in winter.
• Use of wooden shutters in place of glass on windows and wooden/PVC flooring keeps the environment more humid.
  

CAC TRATMENT FOR SJOGREN’S SYNDROME

1. Cough go tablets

CAC Cough Go Tablet is a herbo-mineral tablet of size 650 MG and is a purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Cough Go tablets help in balancing the kapha dosha. It shows effective results in Chronic Cough, common cold, and all respiratory diseases along with Seasonal Allergy, Bronchitis, and Bronchial Asthma. It helps to treat root cause and also increase immunity of the person. It’s not only symptomatic
treatment but heals your body naturally. It contains pure herbal ingredients like Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), Laxmi vilas rasa, Abhrak bhasam, Tankan bhasam etc. These ingredients contain natural Kapha doshahar properties and help in curing all respiratory diseases and symptoms like dry eyes and mouth.
Recommended dosage – Take one tablet twice a day with normal water.

2. Nerve Up

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet, Abhrak bhasma, Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness, inflammation, swelling and general weakness.
Recommended dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meal.

3. Trikatu syrup

Trikatu syrup is pure ayurvedic formulation comprises of mainly three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum). The main function of trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas and supports the respiratory system, help to reduce body weight and hence detoxifies the body. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant properties. It boosts metabolism and helps to reduce inflammation of the body. Helps to fight against infections, and improve the body’s energy levels it is free from chemicals, additives, colors and fillers.
Recommended dosage – 2 tsp. twice daily before a meal.

OVERVIEW

Frozen shoulder is also known as Adhesive capsulitis. It is a medical condition which is characterized by pain and stiffness in shoulder joint. The condition progresses gradually and then becomes worse. It often resolves on its own.

The shoulder joint is made up of humerus, scapula and collar bones. There is a covering around the joint of the three bones which is called shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, this capsule becomes thick and inflamed. So when a person does movement, he feels pain.

The people between 40 to 60 years of age group are more commonly affected. Females are more prone than men.

Its treatment involves shoulder exercises, steroids and injections in the joint capsule.

THREE STAGES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The frozen shoulder progresses in three stages:

• Painful stage – pain increases progressively and movement of shoulder becomes difficult. It lasts for 6 weeks to 9 months.
• Frozen stage – pain does not increases in this stage, instead it decreases. It lasts for about 4-6 months.
• Thawing stage – the movement returns normal and the pain fades gradually. It takes about 6 months and 2 years. 

CAUSES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The exact reason of occurrence of frozen shoulder is not known but some of the factors make a person more vulnerable to develop frozen shoulder. Following are the factors:

• Increased blood sugar level (diabetes)
• Immobilization of shoulder for a long time due to any surgery or arm fracture
• Increasing age
• Stroke
• Heart disease
• Rotator cuff injury
• Tuberculosis 
• Thyroid problem
• Parkinson’s disease

SYMPTOMS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The main symptoms associated with frozen shoulder are:

• Swelling in shoulder joint
• Dull and achy pain 
• Stiffness in joint
• Difficulty in movement
• As pain worsens during the night time, a person does not sleep well

DIAGNOSIS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination of the patient. He will look for swelling and range of shoulder movement. He may recommend some of the tests such as:

• X-ray
• MRI
• Ultrasound 

TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

In most of the cases, frozen shoulder resolves on its own. But it takes near about 6 months to 2 years. The symptomatic treatment is done to relieve pain and joint stiffness. The treatment involves the following:

• NSAIDS
• Corticosteroid injection
• Physiotherapy
• Shoulder manipulation
• Surgery 

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

Ayurveda recommends some dietary and lifestyle modifications for the management of frozen shoulder. It also suggests some of the Panchkarma treatment:

• Snehana
• Swedana
• Nasya karma
• Basti 

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurveda Center which are used for the treatment of frozen shoulder:

1. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as giloy satv, parval pishti, gandhak rasayan, shukta pishti, kamdudha rasa, etc. These all ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, & analgesic properties. It helps in reducing pain, numbness, stiffness, & inflammation associated with a slipped disc problem. Detox powder is useful in eliminating Ama (toxins) from body.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water after 30 mins of meal.

2.  Nerve Up Tablet

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet, Abhrak bhasma, Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness , inflammation, swelling and general weakness.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal

3. Vata Balance tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter. This is the time when Vata gets aggravated. Healthy Vata contains herbs that help the system remain balanced throughout the season.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Pain-o-kill oil

As the name suggests Pain-O-Kill Oil reduces pain, inflammation, stiffness, & weakness in slipped disc patients. Applying this herbal oil gives effective results in lower backache, weakness, relaxes muscles, stiffness, & swelling.

Method of usage: Take little oil in your hands and gently massage over the affected of the body.

5. Active Plus Tablet

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.

6. Pain O kill Tablet

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.

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

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