Rainy season is wonderful season of the year. Most of the people love rainy season as it brings joy and happiness into the life by bringing relief from the summer heat. 

Though it is enjoyable time but still you will never want to ruin it by falling sick Isn’t it?

Let us go through some of the common diseases of the rainy season along with some preventive measures.

Diseases of Rainy Season-

Influenza

It is also known as “the flu”, it is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. 

Signs and Symptoms-

Signs and symptoms may range from mild to severe It affects the upper respiratory tract, nose, and throat. You may notice the following symptoms- 

• Fever
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Sore throat
• Muscle pain
• Body ache
• Headache
• Coughing
• Fatigue
• Congestion

These symptoms begin typically 1–4 days after exposure to the virus and may last for about 2 to 8 days.

This is also termed as common cold and it is very common during Rainy season. As the virus spreads through the air so it is highly contagious. 

Typhoid

It is a waterborne bacterial infection that is caused by salmonella bacteria. It is caused due to consumption of contaminated food and water.

Sign and symptoms-

• Pain in the abdomen or muscle
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Fatigue
• Fever with chills
• Loss of appetite or malaise
• Headache
• Muscle weakness
• Rash with small red dots
• Skin rash or weight loss

The incubation period – 6–30 days

Onset of this disease is insidious and there is gradual increase of fever from Low to High grade fever.

Cholera

This is a common and deadly bacterial disease that spread during monsoon. It is caused due to contaminated food and water. 

Sign and symptoms-

• Severe diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dehydration
• Muscle cramps.

It should be treated as soon as possible because it is very fatal.

Hepatitis A

It is infection of the liver which is highly contagious and caused by the Hepatitis- A virus.

This infection spreads by eating fruits, vegetables, and other contaminated food items. 

Sign and symptoms-

The main symptoms associated with this disease are-

• Inflammation of the liver
• Jaundice
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue.

The symptoms may clears up on its own in 1 or 2 months but it requires proper Rest and adequate hydration along with medication and requires a medical diagnosis.

Dengue 

It is a mosquito borne disease and it gets transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes or tiger mosquito because they are having black and white stripes on their body. It is also known as “Break bone fever” as there is severe multiple joint pain in this disease. 

Sign and symptoms-

Major signs and symptoms associated with Dengue are as follow-

• Severe joint and muscle pain
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Headache
• Fever
• Rashes
• Exhaustion etc.

It requires a proper treatment and critical cases need emergency care.

Malaria 

It is caused by a Female Anopheles Mosquito, this particular species of mosquito breed in the dirty water. 

There are a lot of chances that the water gets stagnant in all the possible places during the rainy season. This Stagnant water provides a place for mosquitoes to breed and spread the disease. 

Sign and symptoms-

The signs and symptoms of this disease are as follow-

• Fever
• Body pain
• Chills
• Jaundice
• Anemia
• Kidney failure
• Profuse sweating etc.

These diseases can ruin your rainy season so you should be careful and take some preventive measures as “Prevention is better than cure”.

Some Preventive Measures

You can take some precautions or preventive measure to keep these diseases at bay.

You need to follow some steps-

• One should thoroughly wash the vegetables, fruits with clean water before cooking.
• Drink clean and safe water.
• Every member of the family should use a separate towel for bathing.
• Avoid eating junk food items, packaged food items or food from outside.
• Intake of freshly cooked food.
• Use of mosquito repellents like Mustard oil application or other mosquito repellent ointments.
• Wash your clothes after single use and wear clean and dry garments.
• Use hand sanitizers and masks.
• Drink only boiled water.
• In Ayurveda, it is advised to take Madhu or Honey in your food and water during Varsha Ritu or Rainy season..
• Do not repeat the same mask each day. Wash the mask after single use.
• Maintain proper hygiene of your surroundings like often changing of bed sheets, pillows and clothing.  
• Clear out the stagnant water near your home. 
• Use mosquito nets and try to stay indoors especially during early morning and evening hours.
• When going outdoors you should wear light-colored and full sleeves clothing so that mosquito does not get attracted.

Follow these simple guidelines to keep yourself in the safer zone from the monsoon diseases.

INTRODUCTION

Anxiety disorders are kind of mental state of the body. Anxiety is a normal emotion. It is  brain’s way of reacting to stress . It’s normal to have some anxiety. You may feel anxious or nervous when you faces any kind of  problem in your daily routine ,at work, before going  to an interview,  or before taking any  important decision. And anxiety can even be beneficial. For example, anxiety focuses our attention , prepare us for upcoming situations. 

But when this  anxiety  goes beyond the regular nervousness and you feel fear  time to time then anxiety disorder occur .An anxiety disorder happens when:

• Anxiety interferes with your ability to function.
• You often over react when something triggers your emotions.
• You have no control over your responses to any situation. 

These  kind of feelings of tension  and panic affect  daily routine or activities , are difficult to control. You may avoid or stay away from the places or situations to prevent these panic.

SYMPTOMS  OF ANXIETY DISORDERS

Symptoms of anxiety disorder that you will notice in people include

• Feeling of nervousness , restlessness
• Always lives in fear of danger
• Increased heart rate and breathing
• Feeling weakness
• Thinking capacity reduced
• Reduced or disturbed sleep
• Tend to avoid situations that cause anxiety
• Experiencing GIT related problems
• Sweating and trembling

 Types of anxiety disorder

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including:

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Panic disorder
• Phobias
• Obsessive compulsive disorder 
• Agoraphobia
• Social anxiety disorders

1.Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) 

• In GAD, Person may feel  excessive  and continues stress  and tension —sometimes without any reason . Most of the time person  may worry a lot about various circumstances or any topics like relationships , work, including health also 

This condition affect physically also and  symptoms of GAD may  include restlessness, difficulty concentrating and sleeping problems.

2.Panic disorder 

Panic disorder includes  frequent and repeated episodes of sudden feelings of stress and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Sometime symptoms may include  shortness of breath, increased heartbeat, chest pain. 

3.Phobias 

Phobias are feeling of intense fear of some situations or objects.  People mostly try to avoid situations that trigger  their phobia. It may cause you to avoid everyday situations. Some specific phobias include fear of:

• Animals, such as spiders, dogs or snakes.
• Fear from Blood.
• Fear from Heights.
• Fear of Injections (shots).
• Fear of losing something or defeat.

4.Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a kind of anxiety disorder that is  characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors like  hand washing, cleaning , counting are often performed by the person to avoid  obsessive thoughts or making them go away.

5.Agoraphobia 

In agoraphobia , person   may have feeling of intense  fear of being overwhelmed or unable to get help or person feels helpless. Usually, person feel fear of these environments:

• Enclosed spaces.
• Lines or crowds.
• Open spaces.
• Places outside your house.
• Public transportation.

In severe situations, a person with agoraphobia avoid to go outside from house or may not leave house to avoid panic attack in public space. 

6. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

In social anxiety disorder person feels high level of stress , fear and person avoid social situations to avoid feeling of embarrassment , feeling of being judged or low self confidence.

CAUSE OF ANXIETY DISORDERS

However cause of anxiety disorder are not fully understood. Following factors may cause anxiety   

• Genetics. Anxiety disorders can run in families. 
• Brain chemistry. Sometime anxiety disorders may be due to some defect in the areas of  brain that control fear and emotions. 
• Environmental stress. This includes  stressful events you have seen gone through your past.  Life events that are related to anxiety disorders include childhood abuse and negligence of child , facing violence or death of a loved one. 
• Drug withdrawal or misuse. Drug withdrawal symptoms may lead to anxiety disorders.
• Medical conditions. Some disorders related to  heart, lung, and thyroid conditions can anxiety disorders or make anxiety symptoms worse. 

Diagnose and treatment of anxiety disorders

Diagnosis of anxiety disorder is done on the basis of history of patient. Certain investigations can be performed to  rule out underlying cause.

Treatment of Anxiety disorders is done to reduce the symptoms of anxiety disorders

Medications – Several type of medicines are used to treat anxiety disorders . These include

Antidepressants – Include benzodiazepines , bupropion

beta blockers 

Anticonvulsants 

Antipsychotics

Psychotherapy is effective and beneficial to patients.

Prevention

• Practice yoga and meditation
• Eat right and do exercise
• Avoid intake of excessive alcohol , caffeine , tea. As these substance increase symptoms of anxiety disorders
• Get better sleep
• Relax you mind and control negative thoughts

Ayurvedic approach for Anxiety disorders

In Ayurveda anxiety disorders are described under Manas roga . Treatment of Manas roga has been described by Acharyas .  In treatment it is given that keep you intelligence , memory in balance and pure. Follow the rules that has been given to sustain healthy life , do respect of aged persons , Do prayer, read holy books .

Beside of this treatment certain combinations or herbs have been given in ayurveda that are effectively used in treating anxiety disorders. Herbs include Brahmi , Shankhpushpi , Ashwagandha , indri , jatamansi , Tagar , Sarpgandha and many more. 

Panchakarma procedure  Shirodhara is widely used to treat anxiety disorders . Other procedure like nasya , Shiro basti , thalam dharan are also very beneficial in this condition.

Medhya rasayan has been given in ayurveda that include

• Yashtimadhu with milk
• Shankhpushpi paste
• Guduchi swaras
• Mandukparni swaras

These are very effective in treating anxiety disorder and boosts mental strength.

Chandigarh Ayurveda centre provides the natural and effective way to treat Anxiety disorders. Medications include

• Rasayan Vati
• Mann Mitra Tablet
• Stress Care Tablet
• Brain Relaxant Churna

DEFINITION –

This is an infected cavity filled with pus near the anus or rectum. An anal fistula also known as fistula-in-ano is a small tunnel that tracks from an opening inside the anal canal to an outside opening in the skin near the anus. An anal fistula may be the results from a previous or current anal abscess or fistula can also occur without an abscess.

CAUSES –

If the glands inside the anus become clogged this may result in an infection. When the infection is serious, this leads to an abscess. Bacteria, feces, or foreign matter can also clog the anal glands and cause an abscess formation.

CLASSIFICATION –

Fistulas are classified by their relationship to parts of the anal sphincter complex:

1. Superaficial fistula
2. Intersphincteric fistula, 
3. Transsphincteric fistula, 
4. suprasphincteric fistula
5. extrasphincteric fistula.
   

SYMPTOMS

• Anorectal pain, 
• Swelling, 
• Fever and chills 
• Rectal bleeding
• Pus drainage near the anal opening 
• Feeling tired and sick
• Redness, soreness and itching around the anal opening

Goodsall rule for the management of fistulas –

Searching for a fistula tract opening in the anal canal, the Goodsall rule is helpful. this rule state that an external opening anterior to a transverse line is associated with straight radial tract into the anal canal, where external opening posterior to the transverse line follows a curved fistulous tract to the posterior mid line of rectal lumen. Horseshoe fistulas associated with anterior and posterior openings in the anal canal.

Diet recommendation in fistula-in-ano (aahar) –

It includes :

• Cow milk, butter, buttermilk, wheat, ghee, rice, green vegetables and regular diet.

Avoid chilies, fried foods and constipating foods.

Lifestyle changes (vihaar)

• Sitz baths with medicated warm water. 

Avoid constant sitting and excessive straining during defecation.

TREATMENT FOR ANAL FISTULA 

• Panchasakar Churan – Panchsakar churna is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works on your Vata and pitta dosha of your body. It can cure Chronic Constipation and help relieve symptoms of Acidity, indigestion, Belching and colic pain. It acts as a mild Laxative and reduces Bloating. It works very efficiently on a disease named IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) which is very common nowadays that affects your day to day activities. CAC Panchsakar churna is 100% natural and pure.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

• Triphala Syrup – Triphala has been used in Ayurveda for many years to treat many diseases. As it is used to detoxify the body and also supports the immune system. It is the best anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral properties. The syrup is made up of Bibhitaki, Haritaki, Amalaki. Each fruit is thought to positively impact’s the body’s three doshas.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful’s thrice daily.
  

• Arsh Care Tablet – Arsh care tablet are pure Ayurvedic formulation. These tablets contains pure extract of Reetha Chhilka (Sapindus mukorossi) purified in Cow’s milk. The herb used for formulation of these tablets show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, laxative properties. It makes your stool soft and help prevent constipation. It is effective against bleeding piles and reduce the pain, burning sensation,irritation while defaecation, treat Fissures, Fistula.
  Recommended Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily.

• Jatiyadi Ghrita Lepam – It is the best ayurvedic herbal remedy that can be used externally to get relief from the swelling, redness, discomfort, itchiness of the piles. It is very effective in calming the imbalance pitta. This lepam is formed from Patola, Nimba patra, Tuttha, Jati patra, etc. It possesses excellent antimicrobial activity and is very effective in controlling piles and fistula.
  Method of Application – Apply the lepam on the affected area.
  

• Kaishore guggulu Tablet – Kaishore guggulu Tablet 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
  

CURE ANAL FISTULA WITHOUT SURGERY –

• Kshara Sutra is a minimal invasive Ayurvedic Parasurgical procedure in the management of Anorectal disorders.
• It is a safe, sure and cost effective treatment for fistula-in-ano, haemorrhoids and other sinus diseases. 
• This therapy has been described in Ayurveda by Sushruta, Charak and Vagbhata.

Preparation method of Kshara Sutra –

• 11 coatings of Snuhi latex,
• 7 coatings of Snuhi latex and Apamarga Kshara 
• 3 coatings of Snuhi latex and Haridra Churna. 
• The pH of Apamarga Kshara Sutra is 9.72.

Application of Kshara Sutra –

• Person with fistula-in-ano anaesthetized with local, spinal or general anesthesia.
• Then a probe is passed through the external opening of the fistula to the internal opening in the anal canal 
• Probe taken out through anal opening to outside along with a Kshara Sutra. 
• Then both ends of the Kshara Sutra is tied up together. 
• The Kshara Sutra is replaced by a new Kshara Sutra after an interval of 1week. 
• The Kshara Sutra gradually cuts fistula and heals the tract. 
• Finally the whole fistulous tract heals after cutting.

Mechanism of Kshara Sutra in Fistula-in-ano –

• Kshara sutra cutting, curetting, draining and heal the fistulous track. 
• It destroy and removes unhealthy tissue
• Promotes healing of the track due to its caustic action. 
• Controls infection by its microbicidal action. 
• Separate debris and cleaning the wound. 
• Facilitate drainage of pus in fistulous tract and help in healing. 
• Cutting through the tissues and laying the track open

Advantages of Kshara Sutra Therapy – 

• Simple and safe, 
• Cost effective,
• Minimal recurrence rate, 
• Systemic diseases are also undergoing in this procedure. 
• No surgical complications like incontinence, stenosis and stricture are not occur.

• IBS-C or Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that causes frequent bloating, abdominal pain, and infrequent stools that are hard to pass.
• IBS-C is not life threatening but can be extremely uncomfortable and interfere with your day-to-day activities.
• Unfortunately in modern science there’s no cure, so treatment is done symptomatically.
• It can affect the person of all age group but it most often develops in young adults. Women are affected more often than the men.
• Ayurvedic Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome comprises of pure herbal formulation and also along with some changes in the diet and lifestyle.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS-

• Painful bloating
• Excessive gas
• Feelings of a rock or block in your stomach
• Infrequent bowel movements (three or less per week)
• Stools that are more hard or lumpy
• Feeling to incomplete evacuation.
• Your bloating and pain may go away temporarily, once you do have a bowel movement.
• Feeling of tiredness

Causes of IBS-C

The exact cause of IBS-C is unknown. Some possible causes are-

• Genetic- If you have a family history with IBS then chances of getting this problem is high.
• Certain bacterial infection, as IBS carries underlying inflammation in the GI tract.
• Psychological or brain-gut relationship may be altered as a result of which brain isn’t providing the right signals to regulate intestinal movements.
• Irregular eating habits
• Suppression of natural urges
• Stress and Anxiety
• Excessive eating or eating of Processed or junk food items, packaged food etc.

AYURVEDA VIEW ON IBS-C

According to Ayurveda perspective, IBS-C is described as ‘Grahani Roga’. In this disease there is disturbance in the functions of the bowels and intestines. 

Grahani or duodenum is the seat of Agni or digestive fire and here food undergoes digestion process. After the digestion of food is complete, then it passes to the next part of the digestive tract for absorption, but if there is Manda Agni or weak digestive fire, then the food is not completely digested and passes in undigested form. This undigested food particles are termed as Ama or the toxins.

These Aama or toxins will further combine with normal food leading to foul smelling stools. 

These toxins are the main reason behind IBS-C. If it is not treated then it may give rise to other diseases.

Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation

IBS CARE KIT

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1. Pittashekhar Rasa-

Ingredients-

• Sootshekhar rasa
• Bilva majja
• Kalmegha
• Shankha bhasma
• Kapardika bhasma etc. 

Benefits-

• It helps to balances pitta dosha in the body.
• Regular use of these tablets helps to improve digestion
• Enhances appetite
• Carminative
• Reduces acidity
• Prevents gastric ulcers
• Reduces heartburn
• Acts as a laxative
• Reduces pain in the abdomen, etc.

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

2. Detox Standard Powder-

INGREDIENTS- 

• Shankh bhasma
• Sutshekhar ras
• Parwal pishti
• Shukta pishti
• Giloy
• Kamdudha ras
• Shwet parpati

BENEFITS- 

• It gives calming effect on the stomach.
• These sachets have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antacid like properties.
• It mainly affects in lowering the pitta dosha of the body and maintains proper digestion of the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take one sachet twice daily with normal water.

3. Puran Pachak

INGREDIENTS- 

• Mulethi
• Saunf
• Vasakha
• Ajwayan
• Parpati etc. 

BENEFITS-

• It helps to maintain the Digestive system and in the body.
• This syrup helps in Digestion, Supports the Digestive system and maintains the doshas in our body.
• It also helps to remove out impurities or ama from the body. 
• It helps to reduce the Acidity, Detoxify the blood and also supports the body health.
•  It shows Antacid, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic, Expectorant, and Antioxidant properties. 

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

4. Panchsakar Churna:

INGREDIENTS-

• Saindhavan Lavana (Rock Salt)
• Swarnapatri (Cassia angustifolia)
• Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa)
• Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
• Balaharitaki (Terminalia chebula).

BENEFITS-

• The above combination deal with problems like loss of appetite, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, constipation, weak digestion, etc. 
• It is best used for Ayurvedic treatment of Constipation.

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

5. Kutaj Ghan Vati

INGREDIENTS-

Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica)

Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) 

BENEFITS-

• Kutaj Ghan vati is purely herbal formulation. It is very useful in curing diarrhea, intestinal infection, and dysentery. 
• These herbal tablets deal with all signs & symptoms related to diarrhea patients. 
• It manages the symptoms like abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, general weakness, fatigue, etc.
• The herbs in these tablets show antioxidant, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, etc properties.

Recommended Dosage: Take two tablets twice a day before meal with water.

6. Sheet Dhara Syrup

INGREDIENTS- 

• Ajwain satava
• Mushak kapoor
• Peppermint, etc

BENEFITS-

• It naturally relieves 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.

7. Digestion care tablet

INGREDIENTS- 

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like

• Kutaz chal
• Bilva
• Dhania
• Mustak
• Shankh bhasm
• Piper mint
• Dadima

BENEFITS-

• It helps to balance the natural Ph. level in the stomach.
• Aids digestion of all types of food.
• The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence, and constipation. These complex problems are the root cause of all diseases. 
• If the digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body. 
• As per Ayurveda digestive disorders are due to the imbalance of Pitta doshas. Ama formation leads to digestive disorders.

Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with plain water

Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body . Hormones  control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism , menstruation and reproduction.

An imbalance in the hormones can alter normal physiology of the body . Miner imbalance can cause significant effect , especially with menstrual cycle. Main hormone that regulate  menstrual cycle include GnRH , Progesterone, Estrogen , LH, FSH, TSH  . Any alteration in these hormone can cause menstrual disorders. Commonly seen Menstrual disorders associated with hormonal imbalance are

THYROID DYSFUNCTIONING

 Thyroid gland plays an important role in reproductive health , directly affecting ovaries and indirectly interacting with sex hormone binding globulin (a protein that binds sex hormones). 

Both disorders Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect the normal physiology of menstrual cycle.

Hypothyroid women more like to experience oligomenorrhea and menorrhagia and in hyperthyroid women experience hypo menorrhea.  Both conditions can cause menstrual disturbance or irregularities and also affect the fertility of female.

Diagnosis is done taking history of patient and blood investigations like TSH or other hormonal investigations.

Treatment is done according to underlying cause.

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)-

PCOD known as polycystic ovarian disease which is principally a  hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. 

In Polycystic ovarian disease there is an imbalance in the sex hormones due to which  females start making slightly more androgens. This causes them to prevent  ovulating, due to which females get liable to pimples and grow extra facial and body hair.

In PCOD , the eggs in the follicles don’t mature and  not released from the ovaries, but they form very small cysts with in the ovary, hence ovaries become polycystic.

Common symptoms  include:

• Acne and blemishes on face
• Weight gain  and trouble losing fat around belly
• Extra hair growth on the face and body. 
• Thinning hair on the scalp.
• Irregular periods 
• Fertility concern

Diagnosis – Diagnosis of patient is done by taking history of patient . Investigations like blood glucose level , ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis are done. Sometimes serum androgens, LH  and other hormone estimations may be checked.

Treatment

The medical treatment of PCOD/PCOS focuses on managing your individual concerns like  infertility, hirsuitism, acne or obesity. Thus mainly symptomatic treatment is given like –

• Lowering of  glucose levels in body
• Restoration of fertility
• Treatment of hirsutism or acne
• Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial carcinoma.

AMENORRHEA

Amenorrhea is the absence of the menstrual periods in a women during her reproductive years i.e. after the age of puberty and before the age of menopause.

What causes Amenorrhea ?

It is important to note that amenorrhea is normal before puberty , during pregnancy and after menopause .

 Amenorrhea  may be caused by many factors includes

• Defects in one or more areas of reproductive system , such as hypothalamus and pituitary gland , ovaries , uterus 
• As side effect of cancer
• As a symptom of endometrial cancer
• One of the most common type of amenorrhea is functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. This is where the onset of amenorrhea can be linked with the factors like stress , change in weight, excessive dieting , exercise.

Symptoms may include

• Headache and tiredness caused by disease affecting pituitary gland
• Acne and excess body hair growth in male pattern distribution caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Symptoms of premature menopause like hot fluhes , vaginal dryness , poor sleep , reduce libido

Diagnosis of amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is diagnosed from history of lack of menstrual cycle . Pregnancy test must always be carried to rule out pregnancy. Some blood investigations has to be done to find out cause of amenorrhea these include FSH , TSH , prolactin and androgen levels.

USG will be done to look out the uterus and anatomy of the vagina.

Treatment 

Treatment of amenorrhea is done according to the cause. Mainly treatment include some lifestyle changes and hormonal replacement therapy.

DYSMENORRHEA

Dysmenorrhea is the occurrence of severe lower abdominal pain in women during her menstrual cycle . The pain often has cramping in nature and may radiate to the thighs and lower spine . Lower abdominal pain may be accompanied by vomiting , headache back pain , diarrhea, fatigue etc.

Dysmenorrhea is classifies as primary and secondary.

 Cause of dysmenorrhea – 

 One of the factors contributing to dysmenorrhea may be an increase in prostaglandin concentration before menstruation .

 Prostaglandins cause narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the uterus and abnormal contractile activity of the uterus, that cause  ischemia, hypoxia of the uterus and which leads to pain.

Treatment 

Treatment of dysmenorrhea include use of NSAIDS , calcium channel blockers to reduce pain . Physiotherapy is also good option .

MENORRHAGIA

Menorrhagia is a condition that is characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding.  It is the most common type of abdominal uterine bleeding.

Causes 

• Hormonal imbalance is the major cause of menorrhagia
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Uterine fibroid
• High levels of prostaglandins
• Diseases of liver, Kidney , Thyroid
• Infection , tumor or polyps in uterine cavity

Diagnostic procedure may include blood test , USG , MRI, laproscopy , hysterocopy

Treatment include Prostaglandin inhibitors , Hormone supplements , Oral contraceptives , dietary modifications , lifestyle changes.

INTRODUCTION-

According to Ayurveda Varsha Ritu falls in the two hindu months of shravana and bhadrapada (Utarayana kala) and the general body strength of an individual is weak. One must follow a specific Diet and lifestyle schedule in varsha ritu (rainy season) as the chances of having metabolism issues is great during this season. Monsoon is the season where so many diseases can occur in our body due to vitiation of Vata and accumulation of Pita dosha. Imbalance of vata and pita dosha is the major cause of various diseases occurring during the varsha ritu (rainy season).

COMMON MONSOON DISEASES –

COMMON COLD AND FLU-

The sudden change in climate, causing fluctuations in temperature, is the major cause of flu and cold during the monsoon. During rainy season, the immune system weakens and becomes vulnerable to cough, cold and flu. Some symptoms include Fever, Aching muscles, Sneezing, Runny nose and Congestion etc.

VIRAL FEVER-

Through the years viral fevers are a common symptoms, but during rainy season, they are the most common viral fevers last from 3 to 7days, however, it is always good to consult your physician before diagnosing anything. 

TYPHOID-  

It is highly infectious monsoon-related disease. The most common virus known to cause typhoid is salmonella typhi. The typhoid is usually transmitted through unsanitary food or water, and best part is that it is curable. The most common symptoms of the typhoid are a sore throat, cough, loss of appetite and constipation. 

DIARRHOEA

During rainy season diarrhea (Atisaara) is one of the most common health complaints. Diarrhea can be caused due to the consumption of unhygienic food and water. 

Some symptoms include- 

• Loose watery stools
• Bloating
• Abdominal 
• cramps
• Nausea and Fever

MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES- 

Dengue:

Dengue is the most common disease which spread through mosquito bites of Aedes aegypti mosquito caused during rainy season. 

Some symptoms include –

• High fever
• Rashes
• Headache
• Decreased platelets count
• Joint and muscle pain
•  Hypersensitivity 

Malaria-

Case of malaria disease rise in rainy season (varsha ritu) as there is a problem of water clogging in many areas. It is spread through Anopheles mosquitoes.

 Some symptoms include-

• High grade fever
• Body ache
• Body chills (shivering)
• Sweating 

DIET AND LIFE STYLE IN VARSHA RITU-

DIET TO FOLLOW–

• Water available in the reservoirs during rainy season is comparatively heavy to digest and the digestive fire is sluggish during this period.
• An individual is likely to experience loss of appetite in rainy season.
• Avoid consuming stale food. 
• Avoid leafy vegetables during rainy season.
• Take light and fresh foods prepared from barley, rice and wheat Include cow’s ghee, lean meat, lentils, green gram, rice and wheat in daily diet.
• Before every meal small piece of ginger with rock salt should be consumed.
•  If the days are cooler due to heavy rains, take a diet that is sour, salty and oily.
• Take Sour and salted soups of vegetables.
• Onion, lean meat and vegetables may also be used in soups.
•  Drink boiled and cooled water mixed with honey.
• Avoid eating uncooked foods and salads and eat warm food 
• Don’t drink excess of fluids at this further slows down the metabolism.
• Avoid curds, red meat and any foodstuff, which are heavy to digest.
• One may have buttermilk instead of curds.
• According to Bhavaprakash states that consuming Haritaki with rock salt in Varsha Ritu is beneficial to health.

 LIFE STYLE TO FOLLOW–

• Avoid Sleeping in daytime as it interrupt digestion and slows down the metabolism
• Panchkarma therapies can be done.
•  Avoid over exertion and over exposure to sun.
• Avoid moving out in afternoon sun.
• Always keep the surrounding dry and clean.
• Stop the water accumulation around you.
• Keep body warm as viruses attack immediately when body temperature goes down.
• Do not enter air-conditioned room with wet hair and damp clothes
• During monsoon walking in dirty water should be avoided
•  Avoid getting wet in the rains, keep your feet dry and clean.
• Wear dry clothes to avoid getting infections as immunity is low during this season.
• Use of Perfumes is advocated in varsha ritu.
• Drying clothes with fumes of loban and dry Neem leaves is also recommended in Ayurvedic texts.

PANCHAKARMA THERAPY-

Varsha Ritu is the perfect time for body detoxification. Panchkarma is bio purification methods that cleanse your body through five treatments include basti, nasya, swedana, abhyanga, and snehana.