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HEMATOMA
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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DESCRIPTION
- Hematoma is generally defined as a collection of blood outside the blood vessels is called hematoma.
- It is mainly caused by an injury to the wall of a blood vessel that promote blood to ooze out of the blood vessel into the surrounding tissues.
- Injury may occur artery, vein, or small capillary.
- A hematoma usually describes bleeding which has more or less clotted whereas a hemorrhage signifies active ongoing bleeding.
- Hematoma can be seen under the skin or nails as purplish bruises.
- It can also happen deep inside the body where they may not be visible sometimes form a mass or lump that can be felt.
- Hematomas named based on their location. Some examples include:
- Subdural hematoma – a hematoma between the brain tissue and inside the lining of the brain.
- Spinal epidural hematoma – a hematoma occur between spinal vertebrae and outer lining of the spinal cord is known as spinal epidural hematoma.
- Intracranial epidural hematoma – a hematoma between the skull and outside the lining of the brain known as intracranial epidural hematoma.
- Subungual hematoma – a hematoma under the nail known as subungual hematoma.
- Intra-abdominal hematoma – a hematoma that occur inside the abdominal cavity.
- Ear or aural hematoma – a hematoma between the ear cartilage and overlying skin known as ear hematoma.
- Splenic hematoma – a hematoma within the spleen.
- Hepatic hematoma – a hematoma within the liver.
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF HEMATOMA
- Generally depend on size and location.
- Common symptoms of hematoma include pain, swelling, redness, and bruises.
- Specific symptoms to the location of a hematoma include:
- Subdural hematoma symptoms – headache, neurologic problems, confusion, seizures
- Epidural hematoma symptoms – back pain, weakness, and loss of bowel or bladder control
- Subungual hematoma symptoms – nail pain, weakness, loss and disfiguring nail
- Splenic, hepatic, or peritoneal hematoma symptoms – abdominal pain.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEMORRHAGE AND HEMATOMA
Definition of Hemorrhage and Hematoma:
- Hemorrhage – Outflow of blood from blood vessel
- Hematoma – Accumulation of blood within tissue planes.
Features of Hemorrhage and Hematoma:
Mechanism of cessation of bleeding:
- Hemorrhage – While bleeding, tissue resistance has no effect.
- Hematoma – tissue resistance has some effect on preventing blood clot.
Location:
- Hemorrhage – Bleeding can occur from any blood vessel even outside the body or into body cavities.
- Hematoma – Hematoma occurs inside the body or in certain sites which are favorable for hematoma formation.
Management:
- Hemorrhage – severe bleeding may need surgical ligation of the blood vessel
- Hematoma – surgical evacuation of the hematoma is needed other than ligation of the vessel.
Other Complications:
- Hemorrhage – Chronic bleeding can lead to anemia.
- Hematoma – cause jaundice and clot infection.
WHAT ARE FIRST-AID PROCEDURES FOR HEMATOMAS
Minor hematomas first aid can be employed.
Most bruises can be treated using RICE:
- R – Rest
- I – Ice Apply ice for 15-20 minutes at several times daily.
- C – Compression – Use of elastic bandages
- E – Elevation – Elevate the bruised area above the level of the heart.
First aid for bleeding includes:
- Stop bleeding with direct pressure
- Cleanse the wound with soap, water and rinse well
- Apply antibiotic cream
- Cover with a bandage.
PEOPLE WHO GET MORE LIKELY TO GET A SUBDURAL HEMATOMA
Subdural hematomas are more common in:
- Older adults – with age our brains shrinks within our skull and the space between the skull and brain widens.
That causes the tiny veins in the skull and the brain to stretch.
These thinned, stretched veins are more likely to tear in the event of even a minor head injury such as a fall out of a chair. - Athletes – Football players or high-impact sports player have an increased risk of a hematoma.
- Take blood thinners – Blood thinner decreased clotting process or prevent blood from clotting. If blood does not clot, bleeding can be severe and long-lasting.
- Hemophiliacs – it is an inherited bleeding disorder that stops blood from clotting.
- Alcoholics and people who abuse alcohol – Drinking too much alcohol causes liver damage over time. Damaged livers cannot produce sufficient amount of proteins that help the blood to clot which increases the risk of uncontrolled bleeding.
- Babies – Babies do not have strong neck muscles to protect themselves from trauma to the head. When someone abuses a baby by shaking, the baby can develop a subdural hematoma.
CAC TREATMENT FOR HEMATOMA
- Detox Premium Powder:
This is the herbal formulation that consists of sudhyog tablet, shwet parpati, yavakshaar, akik pishti, jahar mohra, giloy satav, shukta pishti, etc. Intake of this wonderful remedy will balance the aggravated doshas and cleanse your body by removing the toxins from the body, as it also unblocks the passage and allows the blood to freely pass from the passage.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water. - Kanchnaar Guggulu – Kanchnaar guggulu is the best ayurvedic medicine widely used in wound healing, reduces the pressure of blood, swelling, etc. The tablet is very beneficial in calming the imbalance of Vata dosha thus relieving the pain, reduces the level of blood urea naturally.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water. - Trikatu Syrup – This herbal syrup contains equal proportions of three spices with a pungent taste – Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), and Ginger (Zingiber officinale). It is the best syrup to normalize the Tridosha and helps in the elimination of toxins, increases the appetite, and improves digestion. This syrup has a carminative and expectorant effect that helps to ease the symptoms of varicose vein.
Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful’s thrice daily. - Panchsakar Churna –This churna is very effective for varicose vein patients as it shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, and analgesic properties. It is a classical herbal churna prepared from ingredients like Shatapushpa, Balaharitaki, Shunthi, Swarnapatri, & Saindhav lavana. It helps in removing all toxins from the body and provides good results to patients of varicose vein.
Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with warm water. - Curcumin Capsule – it is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are very popular Anti-aging supplement.
Recommended Dosage – Take two capsules twice daily.
VAGINAL DOUCHING
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:-
- An estimated 20% to 40% of American women between ages 15 and 44 say they use a vaginal douche. Higher rates are seen in teens and African –American and Hispanic women.
- Making themselves feel fresher, women say they douche to reduce bad odors, wash away menstrual blood after their period, avoid getting sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent a pregnancy after intercourse.
WHAT IS DOUCHING? :-
- It is a method to wash out the vagina, usually with a mixture of water and vinegar. Douches that are sold in drugstores and supermarkets contain antiseptics . A douche packed in a bottle or bag and is sprayed through a tube upper side into the vagina.
- Douching is the method of washing or flushing the vagina with water or other fluids. Vaginal douches are available as prepackaged mixes, most commonly including water mixed with vinegar, baking soda, or iodine. Douches are available at pharmacies .
ADVANTAGES OF VAGINAL DOUCHING:-
Women state that they use a douche for the following reasons:
- To get rid of bad odors in the vagina
- To prevent pregnancy
- To wash away body fluids, like menstrual blood or semen
- To reduce the chances of a sexually transmitted infection.
- Foul smelling
DISADVANTAGES OF VAGINAL DOUCHING:-
Health problems linked to douching include:-
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV):- It is an infection in the vagina. Women who douche once a week are five times more likely to develop BV than women who do not douche.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease:- It is an infection in the reproductive organs that is often caused by an STI.
- Problems during pregnancy, such as preterm birth and ectopic pregnancy
- STD including HIV
- Vaginal irritation or dryness
IS IT SAFE?:-
- The experts of Obstetrics and Gynecology doesn’t recommend women use douching products. Vagina is formed to naturally maintain a healthy pH balance. It’s filled with bacteria, or vaginal flora, that useful to prevent infections
- If remove or greatly reduce the number of healthy bacteria in to the vagina, problematic bacteria may flourish. That can devlop to infections, irritations, and more severe problems.
RISK OF VAGINAL DOUCHING:-
Following risk include in vaginal douching, it may include:-
- Pregenancy problem
- Infection
- PID
- Cervicitis
TIPS TO PREVENTING VAGINAL ODOUR:-
- Probiotics:- Probiotics, which is a good for bacteria, can help maintain the pH balance of vagina. Probiotic-rich foods include yogurt, and fermented food.
- Maintain a healthy diet:-Focus to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. A balanced diet makes a healthy body, and that includes vagina.
- Stay hydrated:- Drinking plenty of water is good for more than just your skin. It can help vagina’s overall health.
- Avoid douches and scrubs:- It help eliminate bad bacteria, but they also eliminate the good bacteria.
- Wash genital area before and after intercourse:- Intercourse introduces bacteria, as well as foreign bodies like lubrication and spermicide from condoms. Clean before and after sex to help maintain natural bacteria levels.
- Cut out tight clothes:- Clothes that are too tight don’t let vagina and groin area breathe. Taking plenty of oxygen is vital to good vaginal health.
- Wear cotton panties:-Cotton panties absorb excess moisture from sweating or discharge. Synthetic fabrics are not as good for body.
VAGINAL DOUCHING WITH:-
Vaginal douching may perform with following liquid:-
- Saline water
- Butadiene
- Vinegar
- Normal water
VAGINAL DOUCHING IN AYURVEDA:-
- In Ayurveda vaginal douching called as a Yoni Pichu. It is a special treatment method in Ayurveda where sterile medicated cotton swab is kept inside the vagina for a particular period of time.
- This comes under local treatment methods specific to gynaecological diseases in females and is also done in ante natal care. Yoni pichu is the application of a sterile cotton swab soaked in medicated oil or ghee in the vagina.
INDICATIONS:-
Gynaecological:-
- 1st and 2nd degree uterine prolapse
- Cystocele(bladder prolapse)
- Rectocele(rectal prolapse)
- Post menopausal vaginal dryness
- Dyspareunia(painful coitus)
- In certain types of recurrent miscarriage
Obstetrical:-
- In ninth month of pregnancy for promoting laxity of the pelvic floor muscles to enable normal labour.
- During labour in retained placenta condition medicated pichu which is capable of making uterine contractions are used.
- In post operative management of obstructed labour to correct the damage done to the pelvic tissues.
MODE OF ACTION:-
- Pichu helps the medicine to stay at the site for a longer period for good action.
- The mode of action depends on the medicine used,as different medicines
- have different mode of action.
- The sesame oil base is most commonly used and it has high antiseptic and antibacterial property.
- The pichu used during pregnancy and labour helps to smoothen the vaginal canal ability easy delivery and easy expulsion of placenta.
AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN VAGINAL INFECTION:-
- SHATAVARI
- LODHRA
- PATHA
- DARUHARIDRA
- SHALMALI
- LAJJALU
- SARIVA
- YASHTIMADHU
- MUSTA
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR VAGINAL INFECTION:-
- LEUCO CARE TABLETS
- TRIKATU TABLETS
- FEMINE CARE TABLET
- WOMEN CHAMPION SYRUP
- RE- FRESH TABLETS
- DETOX PREMIUM POWDER
Bacterial Vaginosis Care Kit
NATURAL TREATMENT FOR UTI
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:-
- A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of urinary system kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Several infections involve the lower urinary tract the bladder and the urethra.
- Women are at higher risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to bladder can be painful and uncomfertable.
- Bladder infections are the most common types of urinary infection.Most infection in men are the result of problems that restricts normal urine flow, such as enlarged prostate.
SYMPTOMS:-
They may include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Urine that appears cloudy
- Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
- Strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pain, in women
CAUSES:-
- Urinary tract infections commonly occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and start to multiply in the bladder.
- The common UTIs occur mainly in women and affect the bladder and urethra.
Infection of the bladder (cystitis):- This type of UTI is usually caused by Escherichia coli a bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract. Sexual intercourse may devlop cystitis, but don’t have to be sexually active to develop it.
Infection of the urethra (urethritis):-In this type of UTI can occur when GI bacteria spread from the anus to the urethra. Because the female urethra is very close to the vagina, sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes, gonorrhea, can devlop urethritis.
DIAGNOSIS:-
- Urine culture
- Computrized tomography
- Cystoscopy
- MRI
RISK FACTOR:-
Risk factors specific to women for UTIs include:-
Female anatomy:- A woman has a shorter urethra than a man , which shortens the distance that bacteria must travel to reach the bladder.
Sexual activity:- Sexually active women are more prone to UTIs than women who aren’t sexually active.
Certain types of birth control:-Birth control methods like diaphragms for birth control may be at higher risk, as well as women who use spermicidal agents.
Menopause:-After menopause, a reduction in circulating estrogen causes changes in the urinary tract that lead infection.
COMPLICATION:-
Complications of a UTI may include:-
Recurrent infections:- Especially in women who experience two or more UTIs in a six-month period or four or more within a year.
Permanent kidney damage:- from an acute or chronic kidney infection (pyelonephritis) due to an untreated UTI.
Urethral narrowing (stricture):- in men from recurrent urethritis, previously seen with gonococcal urethritis.
Sepsis:- A life-threatening complication of an infection, especially if the infection in the kidney it may devlop bacterial infection
PREVENTION:-
Several these steps to reduce your risk of urinary tract infections:-
Drink plenty of liquids:- Especially water. Drinking water helps dilute urine and ensures that urinate more frequently allowing bacteria to be removed from urinary tract before an infection can begin.
Drink cranberry juice:- Although studies are not conclusive that cranberry juice prevents UTIs, it is likely not harmful.
AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR UTI:-
- Ayurveda has correlated UTI to Mutrakrichha which is painful voiding of urine. Patient feels to micturate but passes urine with pain Mutra vaha srotas are the channel carrying urine waste which start from kidneys, the bladder is the container, the ureters are the passageways, and the end or opening is the urethra.
- It is due to an imbalance of pitta dosha. So more important is to balance pitta dosha and to strengthen the urinary tract
- foods that are more hot, sour, or spicy, Drinking alcohol, Suppressing the urge to urinate, Habitually retaining urine in the bladder for long time, Exposure to excess heat and sunlight for long and drinking less water triggering pitta and thus leads to UTI.
NATURAL TREATMENT FOR UTI:-
Have Plenty of Water:-
It is one of the most effective home remedies for treating infections of the urinary tract. Drinking two to four litres of water helps. As the body produces more urine, the bacteria get elliminate out.
Urinate Frequently:-
Don’t hold in urine as that leads to more bacterial multiplication in the bladder. So try to empty bladder it will be helpful remedy for UTI.
Cranberry Juice :-
Drinking cranberry juice is very effective in treating UTIs. Cranberry and its juice stop the growth of E.Coli, the most common that causes these infections.
Probiotics:-
The good bacteria found in yoghurt provide a line of defence against the infection-causing bacteria. Eating probiotic-rich foods help to increase the body’s natural bacteria and prevent infections.
Wear Loose Clothes:-
Stay dry and clean by wearing loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. Avoid wearing nylon.
GREEN TEA:-
Green has antimicrobial properties. It also works as a diuretic so helps the body flush out the harmful bacteria.
Apple Cider Vinegar :-
Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and take it an empty stomach to cure bladder infections. It is antibacterial and effective in UTI.
Garlic Power:-
Raw garlic that stops the growth of harmful bacteria. Garlic-infused water to remove urinary infections.
AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN UTI:-
- VARUNA
- GOKSHUR
- PUNARNVA
- KESAR
- ALOEVERA
- PALASH
- APAMARGA
- SHATAVARI
CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR UTI:-
- TRIKATU SYRUP
- UTI CARE
- SHEET DHARA SYRUP
- DETOX PREMIUM POWDER
- LIVER CARE TABLETS
UTI CARE KIT
TOP 7 AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT COUGH AND COLD
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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DESCRIPTION
- Cold and cough are most common during season change.
- Medicines are available to treat and manage the condition but many people prefer to choose home remedies like steam and gargle.
- According to Ayurveda certain foods can also help to prevent as well as recover from cold and cough faster.
SYMPTOMS
Some of the common symptoms are listed below:
- Running or Blocked Nose.
- Sore/ Scratchy throat
- Sneezing.
- Fatigue.
- Muscle Aches
- Loss of Appetite.
- Cough
- Headache.
- Mild fever with chills.
AYURVEDIC TIPS FOR PREVENT COUGH AND COLD
TULSI
- Tulsi is highly beneficial in eliminating dry cough.
- It is one of the best treatments of cough in Ayurveda.
- Tulsi is also known as the ‘Mother Medicine of Nature’ or holi basil.
- Consumption of Tulsi leaves boosts the production of antibodies in the body, helping it fight infections.
TULSI LEAVES ARE SAFE TO CONSUME AND CAN BE USED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: - Chewing 4-5 leaves in the morning
- Take tulsi tea
- Add tulsi leaves to kadha.
GINGER
- Ginger is well-known Ayurvedic treatment for cough and cold.
- It can be taken in fresh form or as dry form as ginger powder.
- When taken with honey it helps in treating cold and cough fast.
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties.
- It is an effective remedy for treating cough.
GINGER CAN BE TAKEN IN MANY WAYS SUCH AS: - Ginger tea is fast Ayurvedic remedies for cold.
- Add slices of ginger in tea to boiling water then strain and pour it into a cup.
- Take grated ginger to a tablespoon of honey and swallow.
- People can add black pepper for additional effect.
HONEY
- Honey is an excellent medicine for the treatment of cough in Ayurveda.
- It has antimicrobial properties.
- Honey seriously helps loosen mucus and provides relief from chest congestion.
- That’s why it is present in many non-alcohol-based cough syrups.
- Honey is a complete pleasure for the tongue and throat.
SOME WAYS TO CONSUME HONEY ARE: - Take a spoonful of honey twice a day to ease cough.
- Mixing it with ginger juice
- Adding honey to tea or kadha.
GILOY
- Giloy has gained a lot of popularity in India in recent times as an Ayurvedic treatment for cold.
- Giloy is a plant with heart-shaped leaves also known as Guduchi or Amrita.
- Giloy helps to treat tonsillitis.
- It has anti-inflammatory property that boost immunity.
GILOY CAN BE CONSUMED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: - People can buy Giloy juice from the market.
- Giloy tablets are easily available in medical shops
- Adding in a kadha.
MULETHI
- Mulethi is a bitter tasting herb.
- It has anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties
- It help in thinning the mucus inside the airways.
- This give relief from cough and congestion.
PEOPLE CAN HAVE MULETHI IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: - Adding mulethi powder to warm water
- gargling with mulethi extract
- Adding it to tea or kadha.
PIPPALI
- Pippali is among the best treatments of cough in Ayurveda.
- It is used in the box of garam masala at homes.
- Pippali is hot in nature
- it has expectorant property that helps in loosen the mucus and provides relief from congestion.
- It provides help in relief headaches and other problems related to common cold.
PEOPLE CAN HAVE MULETHI IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: - Take pippali powder to a spoon of honey and swallow it
- Add it to kadha and drink after straining.
GARLIC
- Garlic has antimicrobial and antiviral properties
- It an excellent remedy for treating common cold.
PEOPLE CAN HAVE MULETHI IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: - Chew one or two raw cloves
- Add it to soup or other dishes.
PREVENTION AND SELF-CARE
- Inhale steam to relieve a stuffed nose.
- Strengthen your immune system with amla and tulsi and keep yourself healthy.
- Do not over heat the room. Let the body lose heat naturally.
- Keep away from others who are infected with cold.
- Eat a well-balanced diet and get enough rest.
- Take plenty of hot beverages.
HOW TO TREAT PNEUMONIA WITH AYURVEDIC REMEDIES
- January 12, 2022
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DESCRIPTION
Infection in the lungs is called pneumonia. This leads to an inflammatory condition in the lungs. Pneumonia is mainly caused by infection with viruses and bacteria. It can also be caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites. Apart from this, it is also less likely to be caused by infection with other microorganisms, some drugs and other diseases.
Also, if we talk about the conditions and factors that promote pneumonia, then smoking, decreased patient immunity, excessive drinking, severe lung disease, severe kidney disease and liver disease. Apart from this, the use of certain drugs such as proton-pump inhibitors or H2 blockers can also increase the risk of pneumonia. The risk of pneumonia also increases with age. Apart from this, the risk of pneumonia is also high in patients suffering from asthma, heart disease, bronchiectasis, etc.
TYPES OF PNEUMONIA
There are five types of pneumonia, which are as follows.
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Viral pneumonia
- Mycoplasma pneumonia
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Fungal pneumonia.
SYMPTOMS OF PNEUMONIA
knowing its symptoms is very important for the diagnosis of any disease. In such a situation, if the symptoms of a serious disease like pneumonia are recognized on time, then treatment is easy. Know the symptoms of pneumonia.
- The major symptoms of pneumonia infection are cough, chest pain, fever and difficulty in breathing. Also, if your temperature reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit, it can be a sign of pneumonia.
- In general, flu-like symptoms appear, which later gradually or suddenly progress.
- The patient becomes weak and feels tired.
- The patient has cough with mucus.
- The patient feels sweating accompanied by fever.
- Due to difficulty in breathing, the patient starts breathing rapidly or loudly.
- The patient has restlessness.
- The patient loses or stops feeling hungry.
- Drop in blood pressure
- Coughing up blood
- Palpitations
- Nausea and vomiting
PNEUMONIA DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
In general if people notice any symptoms of pneumonia, you should seek medical advice immediately. If we talk about the diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia, then the patient is asked by the doctor to have a chest X-ray. Along with this, on listening to the movement of the lungs with a stethoscope, the doctor also hears some sound coming from the lungs. Apart from this, blood test, CT scan, sputum test, bronchoscopy etc. are also advised by the doctors.
If we talk about the treatment of pneumonia infection, then it also depends on the condition of the disease, the age of the patient. However, antibiotics, medicines to reduce cough, medicines to reduce fever and pain are given by doctors so that the patient can get relief. Apart from this, the work of giving relief to the patient is also done by some home remedies.
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PNEUMONIA
Here are 5 natural remedies to treat pneumonia:
GARLIC
- It has antimicrobial properties that fight against viruses, bacteria and fungi.
- Decreased body temperature
- Works to expel phlegm from the chest and lungs.
- Drink a boiled milk, water and garlic mixture, or take lemon juice with honey and garlic mixed and take thrice daily to treat the condition.
RED CHILLI
- It is rich in capsaicin which stimulates the release of mucus from the respiratory tract.
- It clears mucus from the respiratory system. Cayenne pepper is a good source of beta-carotene which makes up healthy mucus membranes.
- Put cayenne pepper in the water. Add some lemon juice to it and drink it several times a day.
- People can mix cayenne pepper in carrot juice. Both are beneficial for treating pneumonia.
FENUGREEK SEEDS
- The mucolytic properties of fenugreek provide relief from congestion. It causes sweating which removes toxins from the body and reduces fever.
- Prepare a tea made from fenugreek by boiling fenugreek seeds in two cups of water.
- Filter it and drink it.
- People can prepare herbal tea from fenugreek seeds, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper.
- Drink this tea several times a day to get relief from symptoms.
TURMERIC
- It also acts as a mucolytic to remove mucus from the respiratory tract.
- Its antiviral and antibacterial properties help fight infections.
- Apply a paste of turmeric powder and warm mustard oil on your chest or drink a glass of warm milk and turmeric powder thrice a day.
HOLY BASIL AND BLACK PEPPER
- Both these elements are beneficial for your lungs.
- They help in treating pneumonia.
- Extract the juice from basil leaves.
- Add a pinch of ground black pepper to it and drink it every six hours.
CAC TREATMENT FOR PNEUMONIA
- COUGH POWDER – This ayurvedic powder is very effective in cough with mucus, cold, and other respiratory disorders. Cough powder is a mixture of some ayurvedic ingredients like talisadi churna, abharak bhasam, godanti bhasam, lakshmi vilas rasa, yashtimadhu churna, tankan bhasma, kaph ketu ras. These ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 1 sachet twice a day with honey. - TRIKATU TABLET – As the name suggests three ingredients are used for its preparation like Shunthi, Pippali, & Maricha. These herbs in combination deal with the loss of appetite, gas, flatulence, bloating, abdominal distension, weak digestion, constipation, abdominal pain, etc.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water. - COUGH GO TABLETS – These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties. This is very beneficial in fever due to phlegm and treats the chronic cough. It helps in reducing cough, headache, rhinitis, etc.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water. - GILOY CAPSULE – Giloy capsules are formed with the standardized extract of herb giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). The Giloy herb improves immunity, removes toxins from body, and purifies blood, beneficial in cough, cold, fever, & bronchitis.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 2 capsules twice a day with normal water. - NERVE UP TABLETS – Nerve up tablets help in balancing the vata doshas and kapha dosha, and acts as nervine stimulant. It shows effective results in improving the central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like shudha kuchla, shudha shilajeet, abhrak bhasma, praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural vatahar properties and helps in curing vata disorders, speed up physical and mental processes. It act as Respiratory stimulant, helps in Joint pain, Inflammation, Stiffness, Gout, Arthritis, Bodyache, Erectile dysfunction, and Body weakness.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 1 tablet twice daily. - AMRIT TULSI RAS – Amrit Tulsi Ras is a pure herbal preparation containing five types of Tulsi extracts Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum gratissium, Ocimum canum, Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum citriodorum. This herbal drop increases immunity, helps to treat cough, common cold and skin, respiratory diseases specially bronchitis. It gives effective results in bacterial and viral infections.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE – Take 2 drops twice daily in a cup of water.
Pneumonia Care Kit
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT IN DEFICIENCY OF VITAMIN D
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW
- Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed in sun light and also occurs naturally in few foods.
- In Ayurveda defines dhatu which are seven kinds(saptadhatu)- ras, rakta, mamsa, meda, asthi, majja and shukra.In Ayurveda
- These dhatus supports the structure of body and these dhatus connected with the tissues
- From above seven dhatus DHATU ASTHI gives solid structure to the body
- Earth and air (prithvi and vau) produce healthy asthidhatu
NORMAL LEVEL OF VITAMIN D
- Vitamin D levels between 20 and 40mg\ ml
- Recommend dietary allowance (RDA) – 400IU or 10ug cholecalciferol
- In India – due to good sunlight 200IU or 5ug cholecalciferol
- Vitamin D Is also referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” because sun is the one of the best source of vitamin D
- It is also known as antirahitic vitamin
- People get vitamin D through food and by exposure to sunlight
- Arthritis and muscle pain linked to deficiency of vitamin D even post surgery recovery and healing is also depends on how less vitamin D in body
- In children – Deficiency of vitamin D or an utilize vitamin D may lead to a condition called Rickets (weakening and softening of the bones) brought on by extreme calcium loss.
- in rickets plasma level of calciferol decreases and alkaline phosphate activity increases
- In Adults – osteomalacia- softening of bones especially in weight bearing bones of the legs
Get Vitamin D in three ways–
- Through skin, from diet and from supplements
- In children – recommended daily amount of Vitamin D is 400 IU (International units) {Age 12 months – 600 IU} {People ages – 1 to 70 years 800 IU}
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN D
- It form and maintain strong bones
- It maintains normal cellular growth and function
- It maintain healthy immune function and preventing from excessive inflammation
- It inhibits parathyroid hormone secretion from the parathyroid gland
- Vitamin D maintain the level and absorption of calcium in body
- Vitamin D has a role in nerve, muscles and immune system
- Vitamin D helps in sleeps because it takes part in the regulation of our circadian rhythms
- Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that helps regulate calcium and phosphorus
- It plays a role in maintaining proper bone structure
- It promotes bone growth
Vitamin has two categories
- Fat soluble
- non fat soluble
- Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin
- Non fat soluble vitamins are important such as bone health, vision, immune function and coagulation non soluble vitamins are consumed through body tissues but they are stored in the body
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Muscle and joint pain
- Weakness
- Feeling of lethargy
- Low immunity
- Blood sugar issues/diabetes
- Weight gain (obesity)
- Mood change
- Muscle cramps
- Bone loss
- Insomnia
- Muscle pain, muscle ache
- Loss of appetite
- Hair loss
- Pale skin and dark circles
- Recurring infection
- Tiredness
- Fall sick frequently
- Sore muscles
- Excessive sweating
- Bone density loss
RISK FACTORS
- Rickets (in children)
- Osteopororis (in adults)
- Type 1 diabetes
- High blood pressure Coronary heart disease
- Periodontitis
- Depression
- Asthma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Breast cancer
- Multiple sclerosis
- Mostly people with dark skin and adults older than 65
- The deficiency of Vitamin D also cause muscular dystrophies
- It related to bone health in the body which can even cause Parkinson”s disease
PEOPLE WHO MIGHT NEED EXTRA VITAMIN D
- Older adults
- Breastfeed infants
- People with dark skin
- Obese people
- People with Gastric bypass surgery
- Who have liver diseases, cystic fibrosis and crohn”s disease
WHY VITAMIN D IS NECESSARY
- Maintenance of bone health
- Maintenance of cardiac function
- Maintenance of healthy body weight
- Prevention of cancer
- Treatment of psoriasis
- Prevention of respiratory infections
ILLNESS DUE TO VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
- Different types of cancer, among other ailments
- Fatigue
- Tiredness,
- Hair loss,
- Bone issues
- Back pain
- Muscle cramps
- Vitamin D deficiency is the weakening of bone health, bone loss, causing falls and fracture
- Flu
TREATMENT
- Sun bath or sun rays plays a important role in the formation of vitamin D
- Ultraviolet rays light from the sun is must needed to produce vitamin D in body
Sources of vitamin D food
- Guduchi
- Til (sesame seeds) – sesame seeds has highest vitamin D2 quotient of 67.74
- Drumstick
- Egg yolk – eggs are loaded with vitamin D
- Milk
- Fatty fish – high on vitamins protein and healthy fats
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Oatmeal
- Spinach
- Orange juice – one cup of fortified orange juice can add up to 137 IU of Vitamin D
- Mushrooms- selenium in mushrooms boosts immunity
- Beef liver–Beef liver contains protein, minerals,
- Cereals
- Eat fortified food
- Cod liver oil- Improved bone health, increased immunity
- Surya namaskar– Suryamnamaskar consisting 12 steps with specific lines of mantra and to be done as the sun rises from this body get ample amount of vitamin D
- Abhyanga (oil massage) –Massage with olive oil or any medicated oil sitting out in the sun.
- Agni- Indigestion which affects the doshas balance (vata, pita, kapha) which produce many deficiencies so its important to improve digestive system so that absorption of nutrients improves
- Internal lubrication (navdwara) ( nine openings of the body) – This lubricates the body by applying two drops of ghee helps or improved the absorption of nutrient
HOW TO GET RID OF PROSTATE INFECTION NATURALLY
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:-
- A prostate infection (prostatitis) occurs when prostate and the surrounding area become inflamed. The prostate gland size like a walnut.
- It is located between the bladder and the base of the penis. The tube that moves urine from the bladder to the penis runs through the center of prostate.
- Several types of infections can affect the prostate. Some men with prostatitis faces no symptoms at all, while others including frequent pain.
SYMPTOMS:-
Symptoms of a prostate infection vary depending on the type:-
ACUTE BACTERIAL PROSTATITIS:-
- Burning or pain during urination
- Nausea and vomiting
- Body aches
- Inability to empty your bladder
- Fever and chills
- Pain in your abdomen or lower back
CHRONIC BACTERIAL PROSTATITIS:-
- Burning while urinating
- Frequent or urgent urination
- Pain around the groin, lower abdomen, or lower back
- Bladder pain
- Testicle or penis pain
- Having a weak urine stream
- Painful ejaculation
- UTI
TYPES OF PROSTATITIS:-
There are four types of prostatitis:-
Acute bacterial prostatitis:- This type of prostatis is the least common and lasts a short time. It can also be life-threatening if untreated. It is the easiest type of prostatitis to diagnose.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis:- Symptoms are less severe and develop over several years. It’s more likely to affect adult and middle-aged men and cause recurring urinary tract infections .
Chronic prostatitis, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome:- This condition devlop pain and discomfort around the pelvicand groin region.It can affect men of all ages.
Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis:- The prostate is inflammed but there are no symptoms. It’s generally find out when a doctor is diagnosing another illness.
CAUSE:-
Some bacteria that lead UTIs can cause prostatitis. Some bacteria that cause UTIs and prostatitis include:-
- Proteus species
- Klebsiella species
- Escherichia coli
Some bacteria that cause STDs, like gonorrhea and , chlamydia can also lead acute bacterial prostatitis. Other conditions that can lead to acute bacterial prostatitis include:-
- Urethritis, or inflammation of urethra
- Epididymitis, or inflammation of epididymis
- Phimosis, which is the inability to pull back the foreskin of penis
- Injury to perineum, which is the area between scrotum and rectum
- Bladder outlet obstruction, which can occur due to an enlarged prostate or stones in bladder
- Urinary catheters or cystoscopy
DIAGNOSIS:-
Several ways to dectect the infection like:-
- Digital rectal examination(DRE)
- Blood culture
- Urine culture
- Urodynamic Test
- Cystoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Prostate Biopsy
RISK FACTORS:-
Many people are more likely to get prostate infections. Risk factors can include:-
- Using a catheter
- An abnormality in the urinary tract
- A current bladder infection or UTI
- A history of prostatitis episodes
- Injuries to the pelvis after undergoing procedures involving the urethra or prostate
NATURAL TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- Home remedies may help to reduce some symptoms, but they typically cannot washed off bacteria from the prostate.
Home remedies can include:-
- Drinking more water to help elliminate bacteria
- Avoiding bladder irritants, like alcohol, spicy food and caffine.
- Taking warm sitz bath
- Using a warm pad to cure pain
- Avoiding activities that irritate the prostate, involving Cycling, horseback riding, and anything involving very long periods of sitting
- Practicing some exercises to train the bladder
AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- In the science of Ayurveda, the prostate gland is situated in a bodily region that is governed by Apana vata, which also governs the colon, lower abdomen, the organs used for waste elimination and the reproductive system.
- Due to the fact that the prostate comes under the governance of the Apana Vata, we find that anything responsible for increasing the Apana Vata also subjects the prostate to pressure.
- This condition happens when the vata vitiated in the region of bladder causes distension of bladder and rectum.
- In Ayurveda treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia include, maintaing the Apana Vata, a series of external Ayurvedic therapies involving Abhyanga, Chakra Basti.
AYURVEDIC TREATNENT FOR PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- Internal detoxification called as vamana
- Internal detoxification to remove the infection in the urinary tract
- Cleaning and removing any kind of blockage in the urinary tract
- Normalizing the function of the apana vayu
- Toning up the functioning of the kidneys
DIET RECOMMENDATIONS (AAHAR):-
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
Foods to avoid:-
- Those that cause indigestion
- Excess salt
- Alcohol
- Astringent foods
- Excess ghee and oils
- New grains (navanna)
- Sour buttermilk
- Meat, especially sea food
LIFESTYLE CHANGES (VIHAR):-
- Dincharya that includes proper sleeping and waking patterns, good quality and time for sleep, sexual activities, and exercises
- Avoid activities that lead to stress
- Avoid performing excessive exercises
- Avoid suppression of urges (vegavidharan
AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- Varuna
- Haldi
- Shilajit
- Kultha
- Gokshur
- Ashwagandha
- Khadir
HOME REMEDIES FOR PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- APPLE CIDAR VINEGAR:- Apple cider vinegar is very good for prostate. The unfiltered, raw apple cider vinegar has astringent properties, helping shrink the swollen prostate glands. It helps prevent complications of an enlarged prostate such as UTIs.
- SOY:- It maintains prostate health and protects against benign prostatic hyperplasia. A diet containing soy can help for men against prostate diseases.
- TOMATOES:- Tomatoes are one of the best natural remedies for enlarged prostate. They are rich in lycopene that can help shrink the prostate.
- BROCCLI:- It has a lot of phytochemicals and they are known for reducing the rate of prostate growth. Include broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables in diet to naturally shrink the prostate.
SPECIAL CAC MEDICATION FOR PROSTATE INFECTION:-
- Uric Care Tablets
- Panchskar Churna
- Kapha Balance Tablets
- Kanchnar Guggul Tablets
- Detox Premium powder
Prostate Care Kit
SYMPTOMS OF DERMATOFIBROMA
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW:
- DERMATOFIBROMA is a common cutaneous, benign fibrous nodule, small, non cancerous skin growth on the skin that develop anywhere in the body and they are hard in touch
- Also called cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma
- Dermatofibroma are persist for life and they may heal after several years
- Dermatofibroma is common in adults and very rare in children
- LOCATION – It found anywhere in the body but most common in legs and arms
- COLOR – Skin colored, pink, red, brown or slightly pigmented
- In normal cases Dermatofibroma runs into dermis (middle layer of the skin)
- In rare cases – Growth runs into and extends to the subcutis which is very deep
- They occur mostly in women ( Male to female ratio is 1:4 )
- Dermatofibroma made of blood vessels, fibroblasts, macrophages, and mixture of tissues
- Dermatofibroma, are non cancerous growths
DURATION OF DERMATOFIBROMA:
- They do not far away on their own unless they are removed
SYMPTOMS OF DERMATOFIBROMA:
usually it is asymptomatic :
- Itching
- Discomfort
- Painless and harmless or sometimes painful
- inflammation
- main sign of dermatofibroma is – if a person pinches it will not comes towards the surface of skin (dimple inward when pinched)
- Tenderness
- DIMPLE SIGN – central portion puckers when lesion is compressed on the sides
CAUSES OF DERMATOFIBROMA –
Causes is unknown
- Local trauma(bug bite or any small injury)
- multiple dermatofibromas develop in a person with weak immunity like HIV, and autoimmune conditions
COMPLICATIONS OF DERMATOFIBROMA
- they are raised lesions and they traumatised (by razor)
DIAGNOIS OF DERMATOFIBROMA
- Pinch test – pinch the surrounding of skin to check the signs of dimples
- Dermatoscope – to see the surface growth
- biopsy or diagnostic excision – if nodule is bleeding, irritated, or abnormal shaped
TREATMENT
- Freezing the growth with liquid nitrogen
- injected with corticosteroids
- Dermatofibroma Surgical removal – simplest way to remove lesion
- Shaving flatten growth
FOOD TO AVOID
- food with high in trans fats
- processed food and fast food
- food high in sugar ( sugar causes insulin level and can cause inflammation in skin)
- FRUITS- blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pomegranates tare rich in antioxidants and skin friendly
CAC SPCIAL MEDICATIONS IN SKIN DISEASES-
1. Detox Premium Powder:
DETOX PERMIUM POWDER is a herbo-mineral ayurvedic preparation
ingredients like Parwal Pishti, Giloy satv, Shukta Pishti, Kamdudha Ras, Gandhak Rasayan
Parwal Pishti: helps in reduce inflammation, itching in tha body
Shukta Pishti: It helps to balance the Pita dosha in the body.
Giloy Satv: it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties .
Kamdudha Ras: it balances Pita dosha in the body.
Gandhak Rasayana: helps to cure all skin disorders
Tal Sindoor: helps to maintain balance of pitta dosha in body
Dose: 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.
2. Blood Purifier Syrup :
This syrup contains Khadir Chall, Manjistha, giloy, nimb ,harad , Baheda, Amla this ayurvedic syrup purifies the blood and removing excess toxin
DOSE– 2 teaspoonful twice daily
3. Skin Care Plus tablet:
it contains Haridra khand, Panchnimb churn, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, ajmoda
These ingredients helps to maintain the texture of skin, purifies blood, detoxifies the blood, increase blood circulation, reduce blemishes
Dose – 2 teaspoonful twice daily.
4. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:
this contains Nimb, Patola, Guduchi, Vasa ingredients
it detoxify the blood, natural source of antioxidants.
Dosage–Take 1 tablets twice a day with normal water
TOP 7 AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT STOMACH FLU
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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OVERVIEW
Stomach flu is an inflammatory infection of the digestive tract
- stomach flu also called stomach bug and norovirus
- The initial stage starts with chills, fever, nausea and goes to vomiting, body aches and pain in the body
- In AYURVEDA – Junk foods, processed foods, very cold foods creates indigestion that forms toxins and in ayurveda called ama (indigestion)
- when a person eat healthy, nourished food items that strengthen and boost the digestive system so health goal is to balance or keep a proper digestion or metabolic fire
- In most of the people have stomach flu in the night due to circadian rhythm( at night increase the immune system activities releases infection fighting chemicals that cause inflammation that feels worsen)
SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH FLU
- stomach pain
- cramps
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- Watery diarrhea
- occasional fever
- loss of appetite
CAUSES of stomach flu
It can be contagious when caused by (it spreads easily to others) by come in contact with germs, eat foods that have sick persons germs
- virus
- bacteria
- parasites
OTHER CAUSES
- food allergies
- antibiotics
- toxins
DIAGNOSIS OF STOAMCH FLU
- Digital rectal exam or Stool samples – to see bacteria, viruses, and parasites in stool
- sigmoidoscopy -sigmoidosacopy is to see the signs of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
- Physical examination
DURATION of stomach flu
- starts in as 12 hours after exposure lasts 1-14 days
PREVENTION OF STOMACH FLU
- wash your hands thoroughly(mainly after used the washroom and after have diarrhea and vomiting ) and before earing and handling foods
- keep distance
- drink that have salt and sugar both to helps intestine to absorb fluids and recover electrolytes
- disinfect hard surfaces – chlorine bleach solution (make bleach solution fresh daily)
- get plenty of rest
- heating pads – relieves in abdomen cramps
WHAT TO EAT IN STOMACH FLU
- Drink lots of fluid – teas like ginger, peppermint which relieves stomach , sports drink (helps in electrolyte balance)
- ( Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast ) diet –
- Banana – it helps in replace the potassium and strengthens the stomach lining
- Rice – it has carbs which provides energy
- Applesauce – it has carbs and sugars which contain pectin helps in diarrhea
- Toast
WHAT NOT TO EAT IN STOMACH FLU
- alcohol – It works as a diuretic
- dairy – it hard to digest and can cause gas and diarrhea
- fiber
- grease – avoid salty and greasy foods
- spices
AYURVEIDC TREATMENT in STOMACH FLu
Ayurvedic churna for stomach infection
- ashwagandha churna
- sitopladi churna
- triphala churna
- haritaki churna
- giloy churna
CAC MEDICATIONS for stomach flu
Kutaj Ghan Vati
- It is very useful in diarrhea, intestinal infection, and dysentery.
- this vati treats all digestive probelms
- It contains like Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) these ingredients helps in abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, weakness, fatigue.
- kutaj ghan vati has antioxidant, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory properties
Recommended Dose: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily
Sheetdhara Syrup
- It works as a antacid that relieves stomach acidity and heartburn, indigestion, stomach ache . This syrup is helps in gastritis, , abdominal cramps, bloating
- It helps in hyperacidity, heartburn, abdominal cramps, abdomen pain, discomfort in stomach, feeling of pressure in stomach,
Recommended Dose: Take half teaspoon twice a day with four teaspoon of water on an empty stomach
Liver care syrup
- Liver Care syrup balancing Pitta dosha, functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver.
- It 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 pishti etc.
- liver care syrup has Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.
- This syrup helps in digestion, enhances appetite.
Recommended Dose : Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily
Tulsi ras
- It has Anti oxidants, Anti bacterial, Anti viral, Anti septic, Anti flu, Antibiotic, Anti inflammatory, Anti toxin.
Recommended dose – Take 1 DROP of tulsi ras in a glass of water/tea 4-5 times a day
Giloy capsules
- giloy has anti oxidants properties
Recommended dose – Take 1-2 capsules twice daily after meals
Detox Standard Powder
- This powder contains ingredients like– Parwal pishti, Giloy satav, shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, shwet parpati, Tal sindoor, Akik pishti, Jahar mohra, & Moti pishti.
- It relieves the body from weakness, loose stools, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramps, etc.
Recommended Dosage –Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.
Active Plus Tablet
- These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain, acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.
Recommended Dosage: Take two tablets twice a day with water.
7 AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT STOMACH FLU
- Drink ginger or cumin seeds tea
- Drink warm water (small and frequent sips)
- Avoid cold foods
- Dont drink cold water as it slows digestion (agni)
- In your diet add some spices like – turmeric, fennel seeds, coriander, hing etc.
- Holy basil
- Cloves
- Cooked veggies and soupy dishes
- Apple cider vinegar helps in nausea and stomach upset
What is Viral Gastroenteritis and How to treat it?
- January 12, 2022
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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What is viral gastroenteritis?
- Viral gastroenteritis is condition in which there is an inflammation and irritation of intestines occur that may be caused by viruses infection, most commonly include norovirus or rotavirus. This illness is also known by the name of stomach flu.
- This is a contagious condition that spreads through close contact with people who have the virus or through contaminated food or water.
What are the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis?
Symptoms of gastroenteritis occur shortly after infection. For example, symptoms caused by norovirus typically develop within 12 to 48 hour. Symptoms from adenoviruses is noticed after 3 to 10 days after contact.
Symptoms can include:
- nausea and vomiting
- headache, muscle aches, or joint aches
- loose, watery diarrhea
- fever with chills
- sweating or clammy skin
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
There is condition of medical emergency if:
- diarrhea remains for 2 days or more without getting less frequent
- there is bloody diarrhea
- your infant develops diarrhea
- you show or see signs of dehydration, such as sunken eyes , dry lips or dizziness
Prevalence of Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral gastroenteritis affects people of all age group. But there are some factors that can increase the risk of contracting viral gastroenteritis. People who are at a higher risk include:
- children under the age of 5
- older adults,
- people with a compromised immune system
- those who are part of schools, day care, religious gatherings, and other indoor group settings
What causes viral gastroenteritis?
Viral gastroenteritis is caused by different viruses. This virus can transmit through
- taking contaminated food or drinking contaminated water
- Using contaminated utensils or other items
- touching contaminated surfaces
- not washing or sanitizing hands properly
Other factors that may also contribute in causing viral gastroenteritis include:
- being malnourished, mainly low levels of vitamin A or zinc
- antibiotic or antacid use
- anal intercourse
Various viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis. The most common include:
- Rotavirus
- Norovirus
- Adenovirus
- Astrovirus
Detail of these viruses
Rotavirus
- Rotavirus infection is commonly seen in infants and young children. Those who come in contact with this virus then can pass the virus to other children and adults. It’s usually transmitted via the mouth.
- Symptoms of rota virus infection occur within 2 days of infection and include:
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Watery diarrhea that lasts from 3 to 9 days
- So early vaccination is recommended to prevent severe rotavirus illnesses in infants and small children.
Norovirus
- Norovirus is highly contagious and can affect people in any age. It transmits through contaminated water ,food and surfaces, or by people who have the virus. Norovirus is common in crowded spaces.Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Nausea & Diarrhea
- fever
- body aches
Adenovirus
- The adenovirus affects people of all ages. It can lead to several types of illness, including gastroenteritis. The adenovirus can also cause Symptoms like common cold which include
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Conjunctivitis
- Adenovirus spread through the air while sneezing and coughing, by touching contaminated objects, or by touching the hands of infected person with the virus. Symptoms associated with adenovirus include:
- Runny nose
- sore throat
- Redness in eyes
- fever
- Sneezing & coughing
Astrovirus
- Astrovirus commonly causes gastroenteritis in children. Symptoms associated with astrovirus include:
- headache
- diarrhea
- mild dehydration
- stomach pain
- The virus mostly affects people in late winters and early spring.
What are the complications of viral gastroenteritis?
The main complication of viral gastroenteritis is dehydration, which can be mild to severe in babies and young children.
Other complications that are notice in people of viral gastroenteritis include:
- muscle weakness
- nutritional imbalances
- body weakness or fatigue
Dehydration can lead to several complications of its own. These may include:
- brain swelling
- coma
- hypovolemic shock
- kidney failure
- seizures
To prevent complications, immediate medical attention required if there is any symptoms of dehydration.
Diagnosis of gastroenteritis
- This condition is diagnosed by medical history and physical examination.
- Your doctor may also go for stool sample that will help to test for the type of virus, or to find out if your illness is caused by a parasitic or bacterial infection.
How is viral gastroenteritis treated?
- Treatment is mainly done prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. In severe cases, hospital care is necessary.
- Over-the-counter oral rehydration solutions (OHS) can be helpful in mild cases.
- Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.
Treating diarrhea and vomiting
- Diarrhea can be treated with over-the-counter medications like loperamide (Imodium)
- Also probiotics can be prescribed to replace the healthy bacteria that’s lost during diarrhea or they may prescribe medications to treat severe vomiting.
What to eat and what to avoid
As you start to feel better , you should add foods into your diet, it’s best to opt for bland foods, such as:
- rice
- potatoes
- toast
- bananas
- applesauce
These foods are easy to digest and do not cause further stomach upset.
Until you get completely fit , you should avoid some types of foods, like:
- sugary foods
- fatty or fried foods
- caffeine
- alcohol
- dairy products
Some Self-care steps
By following some self-care measures you can ease your symptoms and prevent dehydration:
- Drink extra fluids with and between meals.
- Avoid fruit juices. These don’t replace the minerals that you’ve lost and can actually increase diarrhea.
- Electrolytes. Younger children and infants should use formulated products like OHS.
- Get lots of rest. Get good quality of sleep of 7-8 hours each night. Don’t exert yourself in any work until you feel that you have your usual level of energy and strength.
- Medications. Consult with doctor before taking any kind of medications or giving them to children. Never use aspirin for children or teenagers with a viral illness.
Ayurvedic treatment of viral gastroenteritis
Chandigarh Ayurved centre provides effective combination of medicines that are used to viral gastoentritis . These medications not only treat the symptoms but also cure this condition completely.
Medications include
- Liver care tablet
- Sheet Dhara syrup
- Kutaj ghan vati
- Giloy capsule
- Kapha powder
- Amrit tulsi ras
These medications contains unique blend of herbs that are effectively use to treat any kind of infection. By using this one can completely treat viral gastroenteritis.
For more details you can visit our website
www.chandigarhayurvedcentre.com