DEFINITION:-

Leucoderma is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body attacks the healthy cells and starts affecting the body and start affecting the body. In this Disorder, there is loss of Melanin (pigmentation) which leads to whitening of the skin. The White patches on the skin are known    as Leucoderma or Vitiligo. This condition is characterized by white patches on  the skin that develops as a result of Melanocytes. There is loss of color of skin may affect the parts of the body, including the face, mouth, scalp, hair, eyes, and genitals. This may be more noticeable in patients with dark skin.

CAUSES:- 

There are two types of Leucoderma/Vitiligo:-

1. Segmental Leukoderma:- The symptoms of segmental leukoderma/Vitiligo affecting one side or segment of the body, start showing at an early stage. This type of disorder progresses for only a few years.
2. Non-Segmental Leukoderma:- This type of Leucodermaaffects both sides of the body and it expands with new cycles of pigment loss throughout life. This starts with a short-lived burst of discoloration.

Other Causes of Leucoderma/Vitiligo:-

3. Autoimmune condition:- This is a disorder of the immune system.

• Heredity Factors
• Family history.
• Excessive Worry or Stress.
• Severe Sunburn.
• Skin trauma is caused due to contact with chemicals.
• Chronic Gastric Problems
• Liver disorders like Jaundice
• Excessive consumption of infected foodstuffs
• Presence of parasites or worms in the digestive system
• Burns
• Tattoos on the skin
• Allergic factors such as paints, deodorants, or adhesive.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:-

• Loss of skin color (Patchy), This commonly appears first on the hands, face, and areas around the body openings like mouth and genitals.
• Premature graying or whitening of the hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or beard
• Loss of color in the tissues that line the inside of the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth.
• Leucoderma may appear at any age, but usually appears before 30 years of age.
• Milky white patches, that gradually grow in size, that’s due to De-pigmentation of the skin.
• Alteration or loss of the color in the retina
• Mood Swings
• Depression

TYPES OF LEUCODERMA/VITILGO:-

1. Universal Vitiligo:- This occurs in Nearly all skin surfaces, This type of vitiligo is known as universal vitiligo, In this condition, the discoloration affects nearly all skin surfaces.
2. Generalized Vitiligo:- This is the most common type of vitiligo, This is known as generalized vitiligo, In this condition, the discolored patches often progress similarly on corresponding over many parts of the body.
3. Segmental Vitiligo:- It appears at a younger age, and it progresses for some years and then it may stop. It affects only one side or part of the body. This type of vitiligo is known as segmental vitiligo.
4. Focal (localized) vitiligo:- This affects one or only a few areas of the body. This type is known as Focal (localized) vitiligo.
5. Acrofacial vitiligo:- The face and hands are commonly affected. This type of vitiligo is known as acrofacial vitiligo, this affects the skin on the face and hands, and around body openings, such as the eyes, nose, and ears.

It’s difficult to predict how Leucoderma/Vitiligo Disorder will progress. The Pigment loss spreads and eventually involves most of the skin in most cases.

COMPLICATIONS:-

Patients with Leucoderma/vitiligo may be at increased risk of:-

• psychological Distress
• Social Distress
• Sunburn
• Eye Problems
• Loss Of Hearing

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA:-

The Leucoderma/Vitiligo may compare with the “SHVET KUSTHA”. This is caused due to the imbalance of the Doshas mainly “Pitta dosha” in the body. This aggravated Pitta Dosha causes poor digestion which leads to the accumulation of the ‘Ama’ (Toxins) in the deep tissues of the body, This condition leads to Leucoderma/Vitiligo. The Pitta Dosha is divided into five types; Bhrajak Pitta is one of them, This Pitta is responsible for discoloration of the skin, This is called Shvet kustha. In this case, there is an imbalance state thus the skin starts losing color and white patches are formed. In this condition, there is an imbalance of Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu, Mansa Dhatu, and Lasika Dhatu.    

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF LEUCODERMA/VITILIGO

“CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE” facilitates the best Herbal Medicines that is considered useful for the leucoderma/Vitiligo.In CAC the Ayurvedic Doctors provided the complete package of Herbal medicines known as ‘’LEUCODERMA CARE KIT’’, This Kit has proven good results in treating the Leucoderma. “Leucoderma Care Kit” helps in Cleansing the blood and improve the imbalanced body energies, and administrating herbs that help to restore the skin color. CAC has Natural Herbs that help to reduce the leucoderma.

The “leucoderma Care Kit” contains the following products:-

• Tolenorm Oil
• Tolenorm Ointment
• Detox premium powder
• Bakuchi vati
• Panchtiktak Ghrita guggulu
• Yakrit vati

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ALL PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION IN DETAILS:-

1. Detox Premium Powder:-                                                                                                                  

This mixture contains all herbal medicines which help in the treatment of leucoderma. The Herbal mixture contains the following ingredients like:-Moti pishti, Parwal pishti, Giloy satva, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Tal sindoor. This powder balance all the Tridosha in our body. It is useful in inflamed body parts and brings cooling effects to the body.

Dosage:- One Sachet twice a day with normal water.

2. Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu:-

Panchatikta Ghrita Guggulu is an Ayurvedic formulation that helps to balance The Vata Dosha, Pitta Dosha, and Kapha Dosha in our body. It is very beneficial in skin diseases, It also purifies the blood. It is prepared from ingredients like:- Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica). It provides cooling effects and also reduces inflammationof the body. This Ayurvedic medicine is very useful for managing the skin problems like leucoderma, psoriasis, and eczema. It also helps to eliminate the toxins from the blood.

Dosage:-   Two Tablets twice a day with normal water.

3. Babchi Oil (Psoralea corylifolia ):-

This oil is also known as “Kustanashini” (Vitiligo destroyer) according to  Ayurveda, Babci Oil is the most trusted Ayurvedic herbs which are used for skin health and blood purification. Babchi Oil is also used as alternative Herbal Medicine in Pathies like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Homeopathy to treat the various types of skin disorders like leucoderma/Vitiligo, leprosy, lumbago, impotence, bones disorders, psoriasis, and intestinal worms. Babci oil helps to maintain genital health. It is very effective to treat skin infections and lower back pains. CAC Babchi oil is 100% natural Herbal oil, it’s pure of the highest quality. It is safe to use and certified organic oil. Babchi has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and analgesic properties. This is applied on the skin in leucoderma, this has no side effects. It helps to reduce the pigmentation, white spots on the skin, reduces Urticaria, Skin rashes, and redness.

Dosage:- Apply oil Twice a day on the affected area.

4. Babchi Tablet (Psoralea Corylifolia):-

This Tablet is an herbal formulation medicine which is used in fungal infection of the nail, provide natural color to skin, Psoriasis, Eczema, Leprosy, skin problems, deafness, bleedings from wounds, insomnia, Leucoderma, also purifies blood and helps to produce healthy melanin pigment (skin pigment that helps healthy skin color) in the body. Bakuchi helps in indigestion and acidity.  It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It reduces white spots on the skin and reduces skin rashes, pigmentation, redness, and Urticaria.

Dosage:- 1-2 tablets twice a day with normal water

5. Skin Care tablet:-

Skincare tablet is a Pure Ayurvedic formula of herbo mineral medicines. It helps to maintain the color and texture of the skin. It contains the following herbal medicines like Haridra Khand, Panchnimb churna, Khadir chahal, Chirayta, Mulethi, Chopchini, Gandhak, and Ajmoda, These medicines work very effectively on all types of skin diseases. These tablets contain blood purifying agents. It helps to cool the blood and also detoxifies the blood. This tablet removes stagnant blood and removes obstructions in the blood flow that helps to increase the circulation of the blood in the skin. It reduces the blemishes, removes sun tan, heals the skin problems, and delay aging of the skin. It acts as a natural moisturizer for the skin, Removes blemishes, Reduce itching, Delay aging, and burning sensation of the skin, Prevents acne and pimples. It also helps In allergic skin diseases, and cure leucoderma or vitiligo.

DOSAGE:- 1-2 tablets twice a day 

PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT OF LEUCODERMA/VITILIGO

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE Treats Leucoderma in a natural way, by providing the best Panchakarma therapies. In the patient of Leucoderma Panchakarma Treatment plays a very important role. Panchakarma is helpful to maintain the proper blood circulation and helps in detoxifying the toxins. There are Three types of Panchakarma therapies to treat the Leucoderma. These include are:- Nasyam, Body lepam, and Shashtik shali pinda sweda.

1. Nasyam:- This is the procedure in which the administration of medicated oil through the nasal cavity to clean the accumulated Kapha dosha’s toxins from the neck and head region.
2. Body lepam:- In this procedure, a number of natural herbal medicines are crushed and converted into a paste-like mixture. This mixture applied over the affected areas of the body. This procedure is known as Lepam. Then the lepam will remove after some time. This Lepam gives good results to cure Vitiligo or leucoderma.
3. Shashtik Shali Pinda Sweda:- In this procedure use hot milk mixed with shasti shali rice and herbs. In this, the massage is done with the help of a bolus (object filled with fluid). This provides strength to the body muscles.

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, irritated textured patches, most normally on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. 

Psoriasis is a typical, long haul (ongoing) infection with no fix. It will in general go through cycles, erupting for half a month or months, at that point dying down for some time or going into abatement. Medicines are accessible to assist you with overseeing manifestations. Furthermore, you can consolidate way of life propensities and adapting systems to help you live better with psoriasis.

Kitibha is one of the Kshudra kushtahaving the Lakshanaslike Shyava, Kina, Khara sparsha, Parusha, Ruksha pidika and Kandu. Kitibha kushta shows because of vitiation of Sapta dhatuslike three Dosha, Twak, Rakta, Mamsa and Lasika. Kitibha kushta is having association of Vata and Kapha dosha having the Lakshanas of individual Doshas.

Types of psoriasis

• Plaque psoriasis is the most well-known sort. About 80% to 90% of individuals with psoriasis have plaque psoriasis. 

Other, more uncommon sorts of psoriasis include : 

• Inverse psoriasis shows up in skin folds. It might look like dainty pink plaques without scale. 
• Guttate psoriasis may show up after an irritated throat brought about by a streptococcal disease. It would seem that little, red, drop-molded flaky spots in youngsters and youthful grown-ups. 
• Pustular psoriasis has little, discharge filled knocks on top of the red patches or plaques. 
• Sebopsoriasis regularly shows up on the face and scalp as red knocks and plaques with oily yellow scale. This sort is a combination of psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Causes of Psoriasis

Aahara nidana;

• Incompatible food (virudh ahar), weighty, chilly, slick eating regimen 
• Excessive admission of yogurt, fishes and pungent and acrid food sources, masha beat (Black gram) 
• Excess admission of boggy creatures and oceanic creatures 
• Intake of harsh and pungent together 
• Prolonged admission of fish with milk 
• Excess admission of radish and garlic
• Intake of radish with jaggery 

Vihara nidana;

• Day time resting and absence of actual work and exercise. 
• Suppression of the emesis and other characteristic inclinations. 
• Too much actual discharge. 
• Eating before the past supper has been processed 
• Unsound rest, stress, tension. 
• Disrespect of instructors, and submitting other wicked demonstrations.

Prodromal Features of Psoriasis

• Reduced Perspiration (Swedana) or expanded sweat (atiswedana) 
• Roughness of the skin (Parushya) 
• Discoloration of the skin (tavak vaivaryan) 
• Itching (kandu) 
• Pricking sensation (nistoda) 
• Numbness (suptata) 
• Horripilation (rohaharsha) 
• Fatigue (klama)

Sign & Symptoms

• Red patches of skin covered with thick, shiny scales. 
• Little scaling spots (ordinarily found in youngsters) 
• Dry, broken skin that may drain or tingle. 
• Tingling, consuming or irritation. 
• Thickened, hollowed or furrowed nails. 
• Swollen and hardened joints.

Ayurvedic method of Treatment (Chikitsa)

Psoriasis is an infection hard to fix by its tendency. In ayurveda messages it is consider as a krichchasadhya vyadhi. 

Acharya Charaka referenced that infection treated by Shodhana won’t ever repeat, though the treatment with Shamana treatment may repeat at the appointed time of time. In the event that Shamana drugs are given after legitimate course of Shodhana, at that point it helps in relieving the infections. 

Shodhana Chikitisa (Detoxification); 

• Vamana (helpful emesis) is the best measure for Kapha Dushti 
• Virecana (helpful Purgation) is demonstrated for Pitta Dosha as well as in Kapha furthermore, Rakta Dushti. 
• Takradhara – cooling properties of takra helps in loosening up the brain and diminishing mental stress. 
• Snehapana – helps in smoothing of vitiated doshas 
• Swedana – Soothened Doshas will get melted and reaches to Koshtha by Swedana 
• Kashaya Dhara helps in mending the injury and sores 

Shamana Chikitisa (Ayurvedic Internal Medication/Classical Medicines) 

Tikita (unpleasant) and kashaya (astringent) rasa Ausadha (medications) assuages the vitiated pitta, kapaha doshas, cleans the blood and enacts the liver capacity. Utilizing Rasayanam serves to assemble the invulnerability. Deepan Pachan Medicines helps in improving Agni and do Ama pachan. 

• Mahatiktaka ghritam 
• Mahatikaka kashayam 
• Khadiratishtam 
• Manjishthadi kashayam 
• Saribdrasavam 
• Guggulu tiktaka ghritam 
• Patoloakatuhinyadi kashayam

DEFINATION:-  Blemish is define as it is a type of any type of spots, marks, discoloration or flaw on the skin.

TYPES OF BLEMISHES:-

1. Acne Vulgaris
2. Rash
3. Age Spots
4. Birth Marks
5. Melasma                                                                       
6. Blackheads
7. Whiteheads
8. Papules
9. Pustules
10. Nodules
11. Acne cysts
12. Hyperpigmentation
13. Ingrown hair
14. Cold sores
15. Skin cancer

1. Acne Vulgaris:-

Acne vulgaris is caused by the blockage of a hair follicle on the skin due to oil, bacteria and dirt.

Causes:- 

• Hormones
• Mental Stress
• Certain medications
• Poor hygiene
• Wrong skin products
• Sun Rays
• Unhealthy Diet

2. Rash:- 

Skin rash is caused by a change in the skin texture and color. 

Causes:-

• Hot and humid weather
• Excess sun exposure
• Food allergies
• Dry skin
• Insect bites
• Medication effects
• Bacterial or Fungal Infection 

3. Age Spots:- 

This is also known as liver spots, these are commonly occur in people over 40 Years. 

Causes:-

• Exposure to Sun Rays leads to overactive of pigment cells of the skin. This causes the production of Melanin in many areas of the skin and age spots.

4. Birth Marks:-

It is a condition of abnormalities of the skin which is present  when a baby is born. 

There are two types of birthmarks present on the skin:-

1. Vascular Birthmarks:- It is made up of blood vessels.
2. Pigmented birthmarks:- This is made up of a cluster of pigment cells and this cause color in skin. This may be many different colors, from tan to brown, gray to black, or even blue color. Moles are birthmarks.

Causes:-

The cause of birthmarks may be Hereditary or unknown.  

5. Melasma:-         

Melasma is caused due to excessive production of Melanin. This causes dark patches on the skin. 

Causes:-

• Exposure to sun rays
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Birth control pills
• Pregnancy

6. Blackheads:-

This is a condition in which there is dark spots on the skin surface. 

7. Whiteheads:-

These are small, round shaped blemishes which are white or skin-colored. They develop when skin pores are block due to oil and dead skin.

8. Papules:-

The Papules are hard, small, and red bumps on the skin. These develop when excess oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells runs deeper into the skin area, This causes inflammation the skin. In this the skin gets rough, sandpaper-like texture due to lots of papules cluster together.

9. Pustules:- 

The Papules are the red spots, raised in structure. They contains yellow or white pus. They occur when Bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells collect under the skin, This causes infection in the skin.

10. Nodules:- 

They are large skin blemishes which develop when skin pore becomes enlarged. Bacteria and oils mix with dead skin cells, after then they become trapped deep in the skin. The excess bacteria and oil can cause infection and inflammation inside the skin. These types of skin blemish may cause acne scarring.

11. Hyperpigmentation:-

This type of blemish is appears darker than other areas of skin. This can caused due to the genetic factor, sun damage, or acne scarring.

12. Ingrown hair:-

In this condition, the hairs can curl back on themselves or grow sideways into the skin surface, That result in forming red, itchy bumps. Hair removal techniques, such as waxing, shaving, or plucking, can all cause ingrown hairs.

13. Cold sores:-

They are very painful, red, fluid-filled blisters that develops on the lips areas or around the mouth. They occur due to infection of Herpes simplex virus.

14. Skin cancer:- 

There are Some types of blemish which may be a sign of skin cancer. 

Other Causes of Blemishes:- 

• Overactive oil glands
• Hormonal changes Due to puberty, mensturation and menopause
• Stress, anxiety or depression   

Kinds of Blemishes:- 

Home Remedies For Blemishes:-

There are so many types of home remedies to clear blemishes and Acne from the face. These are following:-

1. Tomato Juice:- 

Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, They have astringent properties that clear blemishes from the face.

2. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera helps to heals blemishes, This also helps in the growth of new cells of skin.

3. Egg White

Egg white contains natural enzymes which help in lightening the skin.

4. Honey

Honey has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that lighten the scars.

5. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice contains Vitamin C and it has it’s natural bleaching agent that lightens blemishes and scars. 

6. Other natural ingredients that used to remove the blemishes are cocoa butter, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, potato juice, neem, papaya, oatmeal mask, shea butter, yogurt mask and turmeric mask.

There are 5 things to avoid the Blemishes:-

1. Eat healthy Diet
2. Get enough sleep
3. Live a stress-free life
4. Exercise to remove the toxins from the body.
5. Drink copious amount of fluid 

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR BLEMISHES:-

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Paada means feet and heels
Dari/Darana means cracking

Have you looked at your feet recently and thought your heels have 

had better days?  

When the Vata dosha located in the soles of foot gets aggravated or vitiated due to frequent exposure or consumption of causative factors, it causes roughness of the skin results in cracking of hand and feet. That is known as Padadari.

The Causative factors of Padadari mentioned in Ayurveda 

• Intake of Vata dosha aggravating foods
• Dry, sharp, rough, hot and spicy food, like junk food, deep fried, oily food, excess spices and consuming raw food in large amounts.
• Certain activities like excessive walking, walking with hard improper footwear, bare foot walking, exposure to cold water, standing for a longer duration.
• In summer, rainy, autumn and winter seasons
• Obesity
• Diabetes
•  Not following proper daily routine (Dinacharya)

CLINICAL FEATURES

• Aridity (dryness) of the feet
• Crack / cleft in heel
• Aberrant and flaring patches
• Itchiness of the skin
• Pain in the palms and soles
• Often related to bleeding and burning sensation which is related to  pitta dosha imbalance.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PRINCIPLE

SNEHANA KARMA/OLEATION

Application of medicated oil Or other oils such as sesame oil, castor oil, Jatyadi taila. You can mix these with equal part of Ashwagandha taila.

REGULAR FOOT MASSAGE/PADABHYANGA

 Use Kasa bowl (specifically bronze bowl ) for foot massage or Kansa wand. In this treatment a small 3-metal Kansa Vatki bowl is used to rub onto feet and stimulate them. The 3 metals used are copper, tin and zinc. They help in reducing pain and inflammation, increases the blood circulation in the affected areaand therefore help in healing the cracked feet.

 You can use any of the above mentioned oils.

SVEDANA/SUDATION 

Add a little salt in warm water and Soak and wash your feet in it. You can do it on regular basis. After soaking exfoliate the softened dead skin with Pumice(rock used to scrub heels) and dry them thoroughly, massage with any edible oil or medicated oils and put on a nice and soft pair of socks to keep the dirt and impurities at bay which can cause infection in cracked heels. Keep them on overnight. In the morning, you will feel your heels are softer. Repeat this for a couple of days till the cracks in heels disappear completely.

LEPANA/APPLYING PASTE

Use herbs such as Manjistha, yashtimadhu, Neem, Sandalwood and Haritaki. You can apply it daily for 20-25 minutes.

TOPICAL AYURVEDIC HERBS USEFUL IN TREATING CRACKED HEELS

• Use a mixture of  Madhucchistha (Beewax), honey and Shatadhauta ghrita.
• Shatadhauta ghrita is an amazing formulation, works like a charm in cracked heels. This is ghee washed 100 times (shata) with water. This continuous washing makes the ghee silky smooth and more butter like in consistency.
• Shatadhauta ghrita works wonderfully when mixed with herbs such as turmeric, neem, licorice and sandalwood powder.
• Similarly you can apply Pinda Tailam too. It can be applied alone or can be mixed with other herbs I mentioned above.
• Mix one cup of Shatadhauta ghrita in three tablespoons of turmeric and then apply it. It is an effective combination.
• Crush some Neem leaves until it makes a fine paste. Add three teaspoons of turmeric powder. Apply it on the cracks and leave it on for 25-30 minutes. Wash the feet in lukewarm water and dry them thoroughly. Apply any edible oil on it afterwards.
• Petroleum jelly – You can even apply petroleum jelly over entire cracked area once you have scrubbed and washed it properly.
• Make a scrub with some rice flour, honey and apple cider vinegar. Mix well untill it becomes a fine paste without lumps. If the cracking on heels is too bad, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil to this mixture. Soak feet in warm water for ten minutes then scrub them with the rice flour paste. Repeat the method 4-5 times per week till you get the desired results.
• Add freshly squeezed lemon juice in lukewarm water. Soak feet for ten to fifteen. Scrub the cracked heels using pumice. Wash feet and pat dry with a towel.
• Stir equal quantity of rose water and glycerin. Massage it on heels and feet regularly before going to bed and put socks on after it.
• Mix a moderate cup of sea salt in a tub of lukewarm water. Soak feet in the solution for ten minutes. Scrub feet with a pumice and after that again soak the feet for ten more minutes. Pat dry the feet thoroughly and apply petroleum jelly to lock in the moisture. For best results, put on a soft pair of socks to retain the moisture and to slow the drying.

SELF HELP

• Thin soled footwear should be avoided
• Use pumice(heel rock) to get rid of dead skin
• Apply medicated balm or oils that keeps the skin soft and closes fissures
• Moisturizing lotion to keep feet soft
• Applying moisturizing lotion before going to bed and wearing socks helps in maintaining softness of skin of heels, since skin of feet lacks oil glands.
• Reduce weight if you are overweight and avoid standing for long hours
• Avoid cutting the dried skin with blade or any sharp object.
• Diabetic patients should to straightaway consult their medical practitioner if the fissures persist for a long time, just to make sure it doesn’t change into diabetic foot.

DIET

Since cracked heels is caused due to vitiated vata, it is best to reduce or avoid vata aggravating foods.

CONSUME THESE REGULARLY IN YOUR DIET

• Fruits
• Cucumber
• Ash gourd
• Tender coconut water
• Ghee
• Butter

REDUCE THE AMOUNT OR AVOID THESE COMPLETELY IF YOU CAN 

• Deep fried food
• Spicy food
• Pepper
• Bitter gourd
• Chilly ( causes Vata and pitta imbalance )
• Mustard – Regular usage of mustard oil or sauces causes pitta imbalance and promotes the growth of fissures of cracked heels and causes burning sensation and pain. It could even get infected.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disease that occurs when acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids back from the stomach into the esophagus. GERD affects people of all ages—from infants to older adults.

Ayurveda distinguishes Acid reflux illness as Amlapitta.The infection frequently gives indications like Indigestion (Avipaak), sluggishness (Klama), queasiness (Utklesa), harsh and unpleasant burping (Tikta-Amla Udgaar), greatness (Gauravata), heart and throat consume (Hrit-Kantha Daha) and aversion towards food ( Aruchi). 

Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) is one of the commonest vyadhi (illness) of annavahasrotas (Gastrointestinal track issue), 3 brought about by vitiated agni (Appetite). Amlapitta (Hyperacidity) is a condition where amlaguna (Sour) of pachak pitta (Gastric juice) increments due to samata causing vyadhi (Disease) condition.                                       

Causes for Amlapitta

1) Aharaj (Dietary reason): 

This incorporates different sorts of broken dietary propensities which are against the typical propensities as referenced in Ayurveda. As indicated by Kashyap Virudha Ahara (Contradictory eating regimen), Adhyasana (food after dinner), 

Ama Bhojana (to burn-through food albeit past food isn’t processed), AjeernaBhojana (consistent heartburn), Guru (substantial dinner), Snigdha Bhojana. ( slick food), Ati Rukshanna (unnecessary dry food), and so on causes Agnimandya (loss of hunger) that leads Amlapitta (hyperacidity).

Acharya Madhavakara says that expanded Pitta (gastric juice) is disturbing element answerable for Amlapitta (hyperacidity) 

2) Viharaja:

This incorporates the variables which are contrary to the guidelines of ordinary sterile conduct. It is of two sorts – 

1. Excessive actual work. 
2. No or less actual work. 

Unnecessary actual work incorporates more exercise than the ordinary, Ratri-jagarana, Dhatukshaya, Upavasa and so forth, which causes Vata Pitta Prakopa. Kashyapa makes reference to that the causative factor might be Vegadharana, Divaswapa after admission of Bhojana, more Snana. Thus, the above factor causes Jatharagnimandya that prompts the illness Amlapitta.

Symptoms of Amlapitta

• Acid reflux. 
• Spewing forth (food returns into your mouth from the throat). 
• The sensation of food trapped in your throat. 
• Hacking. 
• Chest torment. 
• Issue gulping. 
• Heaving. 
• Sore throat and raspiness. 

Childrens and youngsters can encounter comparative indications of GERD, as well as: 

• Regular little spewing scenes. 
• Inordinate crying, not having any desire to eat (in children and babies). 
• Other respiratory (breathing) challenges. 
• Regular acrid taste of corrosive, particularly when resting. 
• Raspy throat. 
• Sensation of gagging that may awaken the youngster. 
• Awful breath.
• Trouble resting subsequent to eating, particularly in newborn children.

Management of Amlapitta

Do’s (Pathya) in Amlapitta– ;

• Light food, coconut water, articles having cooling properties. 
• Vegetables like white pumpkin, severe gourd, developed debris gourd, verdant vegetables aside from methi. 
• Wheat, old rice, grain, green gram, sugar sweets, cucumber 
• Fruits like gooseberry, dry grapes, dark grapes, sweet lime, pomegranate, fig, dry fig, 
• Take satisfactory measure of liquids like pomegranate juice, lemon juice, amla juice, sweetlime juice, sedated water with ushir (wala) or coriander seeds, or laja (puffed rice) tepid water. 
• Dadimpak (sweet planning made of pomegranate) 
• Moramla (jam produced using amla), gulkand (jam made from flower petals) with milk 
• some tepid milk after each a few hours 
• One teaspoonful of ghee with warm milk 
• Take satisfactory rest and rest 
•  Practice Yoga, pranayam, reflection

Don’ts in Amlapitta ;

• Avoid unnecessary zesty, harsh and pungent substances. 
• Avoid singed and shoddy nourishment things. 
• Do not stay hungry. Stay away from quick. 
• Do not gorge, take little regular suppers . 
• Avoid unfavorable and sporadic food propensity. 
• Avoid food varieties containing overabundance measure of garlic, salt, oil, chillies, and so forth 
• Avoid rice, curd and acrid natural products. 
• Avoid resting following food and in recumbent position. The best suggested position is left sidelong. 
• Avoid smoking, liquor, tea, espresso and headache medicine type drugs. 
• Avoid pressure

DEFINATION:-

Ascites is a condition in which accumulation of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. this is commonly due to cirrhosis of the liver, metastatic cancer, and severe liver disease. Ascites can because other medical problems in the body, like cirrhosis. In this condition, the blood flow of the liver is blocked. This Liver blockage can cause an increase in the pressure in the portal vein (main vein of the heart), that supplies blood from the liver. In this condition, there are more than 25 ml of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid volume is may greater than one liter.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:-

     ∙ Increased Abdominal size

     ∙ Increased Weight

     ∙ Abdominal Discomfort

     ∙ Shortness Of Breath

     ∙ Complications can induce spontaneous bacterial 

        peritonitis    

     ∙ Portal System Hypertension

     ∙ Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C

     ∙ Alcoholism or Alcohol Abuse

     ∙ Swelling of the ankles 

     ∙ Fatigue

     ∙ Backache

     ∙ Indigestion of Food

     ∙ Constipation

CAUSES OF ASCITES:-

    ∙ Liver Cirrhosis

    ∙ Pancreatitis

    ∙ Cancer

    ∙ Heart Failure

    ∙ Abdominal Tuberculosis

    ∙ Blockage of hepatic vein

    ∙ Vasculitis

    ∙ Hypothyroidism

   ∙ Renal Disorders

   ∙ Congestive Heart Faliure

   ∙ Peritoneal Mesothelioma

   ∙ Alcoholic Abuse from many years

   ∙ Chronic Hepatitis B or C Infections

   ∙ Fatty Liver Disease

   ∙ Portal Vein Thrombosis (Clots in the Liver)

  ∙ Pericarditis:- Thickening and Scarring of the sac-like covering of the heart

  ∙ Kidney Dialysis may also cause the Ascites

  ∙ Cirrhosis caused by Genetic disease

  ∙ Ascites also caused by Cancer of the Appendix, Colon, Ovaries, Uterus, Pancreas, and Liver.

  ∙ A disorder that causes severe liver damage can lead to Ascites

  ∙ A low level of Protein can cause Ascites

  ∙ Non- alcoholic Steatohepatitis or NASH 

COMPLICATIONS OF ASCITES:-

1. Abdominal pain:- This may occurs when the fluid volume is greater than one liter.
2. Difficulty in breathing
3. Ascitis can cause the problems in eating, walking and in daily activities performance.
4. Infection:- The Ascitic fluid may be infected with the bacteria. this condition is called Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
5. Fever:- The bacterial infection can cause the fever.
6. Hepatic Hydrothorax:- In this condition, the Fluid is filled in the Lungs. Abdominal fluid fills in the lungs mostly on the right side of the lung. This may cause difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, coughing, hypoxemia (lack of oxygen in the blood).
7. Hepatorenal syndrome:- In Severe cases of cirrhosis, The liver can failure of the kidney.

DIAGNOSIS:-

    ∙ Ultrasound

    ∙ CT Scan

    ∙ Paracentesis:- In this procedure a local anesthesia given to the patient, after that a needle is inserted through the abdominal wall and fluid is removed.

TREATMENT:-

    ∙ Reduce your salt from daily diet

    ∙ Reduce the quantity of fluids you drink

    ∙ Stop drinking alcohol

    ∙ Intake diuretic medicines, it helps reduce the body fluid

    ∙ Your Physician may require to remove a large amount of    

       fluids from your abdomen through a needle

AYURVEDIC REVIEW:-

According to the Ayurveda, Jalodhar can be correlated with Ascites. It’s a type of Disease of the abdomen called Udararoga. In this condition, there is an imbalance of Vata dosha in Jalodhar. In this, the fluid gets accumulated in the abdomen (udar) between the skin (twaka) and muscles (mamsa) which leads to Swelling of the abdomen.

TREATMENT OF JALODHAR ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA:-

According to the Ayurveda, there are pure Herbal Medicines for Ascitis which improve digestion and give relief without any side effects.

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTRE provides ASCITIS CARE KIT. This kit contains Ayurvedic Herbal Medicines which is helpful to reduce Ascitis and improves digestion and balances the aggravated levels of Vata dosha. This kit contains 5 Herbal Medicines products:–

∙ Gokhru capsules

∙ Detox Premium Powder

∙ Yakrit Vati

∙ Sheet Dhara syrup

∙ Trikatu tablets

∙ Gokhru churna. 

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre have very effective methods to treat ascites/Jalodhar through Ayurvedic medicines & Panchakarma Treatments. There are different types of Panchakarma procedures which are recommended to treat the   ascites are following:-

∙ Patra Potli Pind Sweda

∙ Niruh Vasti

∙ Anuvasana Vasti

These procedures are performed by the experienced Ayurvedic therapist and give effective results.

∙ PATRA POTLI PINDA SWEDA:-

In this method Therapist providing heat by using Herbal leaves of medicinal plants. In this procedure, medicated herbal leaves are tied in bolus which is dipped into Herbal oil after that it is heated. This bolus should be lukewarm and applied over the whole body. This Patra potli pinda sweda procedure gives relief from swelling, pain, stiffness, inflammation, and improves circulation of the blood.

 ∙ NIRUH VASTI:-

Niruh vasti is the procedure in which therapists giving enema by using herbal decoction. This Niruh vasti helps in balances the body’s metabolism, cleansing the body, provides strength, improves complexion. It also helps to remove extra fluid and toxins from the body.

∙ ANUVASANA VASTI:-

In this procedure of Anuvasana vasti there is an enema which is  prepared from herbal medicated oil or ghee. it is used to administer through the anal route. In this vasti, it nourishes the body, improves digestion, provides lubrication to the body, beneficial in chronic constipation, helps to reduce the distension of the abdomen and backache.

Healthy Diet and Tips for Ascites:-

There are some healthy Diets and Healthy tips that gave benefits in ascites. These tips are very effective and give good results that are mentioned below in details:-

    ∙ Stop daily drinking alcohol.

    ∙ Reduce the amount of fluid intake.

    ∙ Reduce the quantity of salt from your daily diet.

    ∙ Ginger is a great herb that helps to improve digestion and  

       helps to improves the feeling of abdominal discomfort.

    ∙ Garlic juice mixed in water, This drink helps to cure ascites.

    ∙ Fresh bitter gourd juice mixed in water, and drink thrice daily.

    ∙ Crush the fennel seeds and boil in hot water. Fennel seeds 

      contain oils that bacteria causing bloating and reduce

      inflammation.

     ∙ Eat healthy food and avoid processed, fried, & stale food.

     ∙ Intake of Diuretics drugs 

        like gokshura, punarnava, arjuna. These drugs help to reduce 

        the excess fluid in your body.

     ∙ Exercise daily is helpful in developing abdominal muscle.

The Ayurvedic medicines of Ascites are following:-

1. Gokhru Capsule (Tribulus terrestris):-

Gokhru capsule is a pure form of Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine, This capsule is very effective in ascites as it has diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the inflammation of the abdomen. It also has diuretic properties which cause increased urine secretion from the Kidneys and remove all the toxins from the body. These capsules contain a pure form of Gokshura.
Recommended Dosage: One capsule twice daily with   normal water.

2. Detox Premium Powder:-

This Detox premium powder contains various types of herbo-mineral ingredients. This Detox premium herbal powder is prepared from Moti pishti, Prawal pishti, Shukta pishti, Giloy satva, Kamdudha ras, Jahar mohra, Akik pishti, Gandhak rasayan, Tal sindoor, Shankh bhasm, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, Shwet parpati, and Yavakshaar. This herbal powder is very  helpful to remove all the toxins out from the whole body. It also gave strengthens the body, and helps to maintain general body health.
Recommended Dosage: One sachet twice daily with normal water.

3. Panchsakar Churna:-

This Panchsakar churna prepared from ingredients that is Shatapushpa, Balaharitaki, Shunthi, Swarnapatri, and Saindhav lavana. This Churna is very effective in the patients of  constipation, and it also shows properties of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, and analgesic. This churna also helps to remove the toxins from the body and the regular use of this churna helps to remove the sign and symptoms of constipation.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with warm water.

4. Sheet Dhara Syrup:-

Sheet Dhara Syrp is a Herbal syrup prepared from Ajwain satav, peppermint, and mushak kapoor. This syrup helps to improve digestion, appetite, reduces hyperacidity, and helps to maintain overall body health.

Recommended Dosage: Take a half teaspoon in a half cup of water twice daily on an empty stomach.

5. Trikatu Tablet:-

Trikatu tablets are prepared from three herbs these are Saunth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum). These tablets help to improve digestion, boost your immunity, improves metabolism, helps to eliminate fat tissues and kapha dosha from the body and also support respiratory functions, and also remove the impurities and ama from the body.
Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. Gokhru Churna:-

Gokhru churna is a medicinal herbal powder that contains the pure extract of herb that is Gokshura. This herbal powder has diuretic properties. So this powder decreases inflammation of the body, it also used to remove renal calculi, and cure urinary tract infections.
Recommended Dosage: Take one teaspoonful twice daily with normal water.

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Psoriasis is a disorder of the skin, it’s a multifactorial, complex, inflammatory disorder that involves hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes. This can cause red, itchy scaly patches generally on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp areas. In this disease, there is an increase in the epidermal cell turnover rate.

There are some factors which play a role:-

– Environmental

– Genetic

– Immunologic

Psoriasis most commonly occurs on the region of skin at the areas of elbows, knees, scalp, lumbosacral areas, intergluteal clefts, and glans penis. Joints may also be affected in some patients.

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:-

1. Red patches of skin covered with thick, silvery scales.
2. Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
3. Dry, cracked skin that may bleed or itch.
4. Itching, burning or soreness.
5. Painful skin can cause the bleeding where the involved skin is scratched
6. Thickened, pitted or ridged nails.
7. Swollen and stiff joints.
8. Recurrent streptococcal infection in the throat.
9. Viral infections
10. Immunization
11. Use of antimalarial drugs
12. Trauma can also cause psoriasis
13. Blepharitis or Conjunctivitis
14. Scaly plaques on the scalp can occur
15. Psoriasis in the fingernails and toenails, with discoloration and pitting conditions; the nails may become crumble and detach from the nail bed.
16. This disorder can also cause Psoriatic Arthritis, which can cause achy and swelling in joints 
17. In severe cases, the plaque can occur and spread into another skin, it may covering large areas.        
18. Use of the long term steroids cause rash with the presentation of joint pain.        
19. Dystrophic nails, may resemble onychomycosis                                           

 TYPES OF PSORIASIS:-

1. Chronic Stationary Psoriasis/Psoriasis Vulgaris:-

• This is the most common type of psoriasis which involves the retro auricular regions, lumbosacral areas, umbilicus, genitals, exterior surfaces, and skin areas.                                                                                        

2. Plaque Psoriasis:-

• It commonly affects the external surface of the scalp, trunk, knees, and elbows       

3. Guttate Psoriasis:-

• It affects the areas of the trunk; it frequently affects within 2 to 3 weeks after the infections of the upper respiratory tract. in this condition, there is severe itching

4. Inverse Psoriasis:-

• This type of psoriasis involves the areas under the breast, in the skin folds, flexural surface, armpit, groin area; This may be diagnosed as a fungal infections

5. Pustular Psoriasis:-

• It commonly affects the areas on the palms and soles, and may present over the body

6. Erythrodermic Psoriasis:-

• It may affect the entire body skin surface areas, it can cause red skin, and a diffuse, peeling scale, and fine skin

7. Scalp Psoriasis:-

• It involves the scalp areas, and affects 50% of patients

8. Nail Psoriasis:-

• It is more prone to developing, onychomycosis

9. Arthritis Psoriasis:-

• It usually affects the hands, feet, and sometimes the large joints

10. Oral Psoriasis:-

• This type of psoriasis present as severe cheilosis, thid may involves the surrounding skin, it crossing the vermillion border

11. Eruptive Psoriasis:-

• This type of psoriasis affects on the upper trunk and upper extremities; this mostly seen in younger patients

12. Napkin Psoriasis:-

• It mostly involves the children’s diaper region

 CAUSES OF PSORIASIS:-

∙  Skin cells are replaced in every 10-30 days, but in the Psoriasis Disorder, new cells of the skin form too quickly. So the old cells replaced by new cells, so this creates a Silver scale. This is mainly due to the weak Immune System, which causes the inflammation of the skin.

∙  Generational Cause:-

In this case Psoriasis run in families, It may transfer from Grandfather to His Grandson

∙  Antimalarial Drugs like Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

∙  Medications of Blood Pressure like Beta-Blockers

∙  Surgery

∙  Scarp or cuts

∙  It also causes by Emotional Stress

∙  Strep Infections

DIAGNOSIS:-

The Diagnosis of the Psoriasis Disorder Clinical, Especially it can be Diagnosed if there is the presence of Plaques on the areas described below:-

∙ Upper Trunk

∙ Upper extremities

∙ Nails

∙ Belly Buttons

∙ Scalp

∙ Ears

∙ Elbows

∙ Knees

EXAMINATION OF THE PATIENTS WITH PSORIASIS DISORDER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:-

∙ Dermatologic Examination:-

In this type the skin areas are involved with Psoriasis, commonly scaling Erythematous Macules, Papules, Plaques are present

∙ Ocular Examination:-

Ectropion and Trichiasis

Conjunctivitis and conjunctival hyperemia

corneal dryness

punctate keratitis and corneal melt

blepharitis

∙ Musculoskeletal Examination:-

It can be Diagnosed by the Tenderness of joints

Stiffness of the joints

Pain in the joints

throbbing joints

swelling of the joints

In this condition the fingers, toes, wrist, hands, knees, and ankles joints are more affected.

In this type of Psoriasis may progress from mild to severe

LAB INVESTIGATIONS:-

Laboratory Studies and Findings for Psoriasis Patients are following:-

∙  CBC Count (Complete Blood Count)

∙  BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

∙  Creatinine Levels

∙  LFT (Liver Function Test)

∙  Hepatitis Panel Test

∙  TB Screening Test

∙  HIV Testing

∙  Pregnancy Test

∙  Rheumatoid Factor Level:-

This test is usually Negative

∙  Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate:-

In Pustular and Erythrodermic Psoriasis condition, There is an elevation in the White Blood Corpuscles Count, But in some patients this test usually normal

∙  Uric Acid Test Level:-

In Psoriasis the Uric Acid may be Elevated, mostly in Pustular Psoriasis

∙  Pustular Fluid Examination:-

In this condition the examination of the Pustular fluid; Sterile Bacterial Culture with The Neutrophilic Infiltrate

∙  Fungal Examination:-

This test is usually done in the conditions of Hands, Feet, and Nails

∙  Conjunctival Impression Cytology:-

This Examination is usually done in the conditions of Increased incidence of squamous metaplasia, snakelike chromatin, and neutrophil clumping

The Other Studies Shows That:-

∙ Radiographs of the Affected Joints:-

This test is helpful in differentiating the Arthritis types

∙ Joint Radiographs:-

This test also helpful to Diagnose the Psoriasis-Arthritis

∙ Bone Scan:-

This test shows joint involvement early 

AYURVEDIC REVIEWS:-

According to the AYURVEDA PRACTITIONERS There are Three Types of Doshas in our body, which are responsible to control the body functions. These are Following:-

∙ Vata Doshas:- This Doshas controls the whole body functions.

∙ Pitta Doshas:- This Doshas controls our metabolic functions.

∙ Kapha Doshas:- This Doshas controls the growth in the cells of the body. 

According to the AYURVEDA Psoriasis can be caused due to the Imbalance of “Doshas” mainly Two Doshas. Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners detect that there is the involvement of “Vata Dosh” and “Kapha Dosh” inPsoriasis. Mainly The “Vata Dosha” is responsible for the Dryness of the skin tissue and it can also cause the scaling of the skin. Ayurvedic Doctors also believe that if your Doshas are imbalanced your body becomes sick and you can also suffer from stress-like conditions.

TREATMENT:-

The Ayurvedic Treatment is mainly based on the following:-

∙ A healthy Lifestyle

∙ Herbal remedies

∙ Healthy Diet

∙ Detoxification

∙ Medication

∙ Yoga like Exercises

∙ Panchakarma Therapy 

PANCHAKARMA THERAPY TREATMENT:-

This is the main Ayurvedic Treatment mainly used to treat the Psoriasis.

This Treatment involves Herbal based remedies and a healthy vegetarian diet. This Panchakarma Treatment Purify and Detoxify the body.

These Panchakarma Treatments Include:

• First:- Consuming medicated, Ghee, or Clarified butter.
• Second:- Purging and vomiting.
• Third:- Dripping medicated buttermilk on the head of the patient.
• Fourth:- Applications of The Medicated Paste  and Mud over the whole body.                                                                     
• Fifth:- Medicated Enemas.  

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Asthma is a common chronic disorder over the world. In this condition a patient’s airways become inflamed, produce extra mucus, narrowing and swelling of the airway are present. The inflammation of the airways causes a very sensitive airway and the airway tubes react to irritation and allergens. Due to the condition of Asthma, the patient is suffering from difficulty in breathing. This is a common chronic disease in childhood, affecting 7 million children every year. The pathology of asthma causes airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and intermittent airflow obstruction. Asthma can lead to a life-threatening attack in some patients. 

 SIGN AND SYMPTOMS:-     

• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Chest pain
• Wheezing during exhaling, This is a common sign of asthma in children
• Whistling during breathing
• Pneumonia; a persistent cough and colds; and/or recurrent croup or chest-rattling, these are the general symptoms in infants and young children.
• shortness of breath causes difficulty in sleeping
• Production of the mucus in the airways
• Coughing and wheezing are the common symptoms that   
• Due to repeated bronchitis history, bronchiolitis, or are   caused by a respiratory virus, such as cold or flu            

THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF ASTHMA:-

Medical Professionals divided Asthma into four parts

• Mild Intermittent Asthma
• Mild Persistent Asthma
• Moderate Persistent Asthma
• Severe Persistent Asthma

The largest number of Asthma patients have mild asthma. The most common types of Asthma are Mild intermittent and Mild persistent. 

TYPES OF ASTHMA:- 

• Adult-onset asthma
• Allergic asthma
• Allergic asthma
• Asthma-COPD Overlap
• Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
• No allergic asthma
• Occupational asthma

CAUSES OF ASTHMA:- 

• Airborne allergens, such as pollens, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, or particles of cockroach waste
• Respiratory infections, such as common cold
• Infections such as cold, flu, sinusitis, or bronchitis
• Exposure to cold or dry weather
• Exposure to tobacco or wood smoke
• Viral infections
• Physical activity
• Cold air 
• Air pollens 
• Smoke
• Reflux of stomach acid
• Breathing in allergy-causing substances such as molds, dust       
• Inhaling respiratory irritants such as perfumes or cleaning products
• Physical exertion
• Stress
• emotional excitement 

FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE RISK OF ASTHMA:-

There is a number of factors that can increase the risk of Asthma in the patient. These include:

• Family History of asthma
• Smoking
• Exposure to secondhand smoke
• Having dust allergies
• Exposure to pollens or fumes 
• Exposure to occupational chemicals  

 INVESTIGATIONS:-

• Lungs Function Tests/Pulmonary Function Test:-     These shows variable airflow limitation   

• Blood Tests:- Shows increase in numbers of Eosinophils in Peripheral blood ( > 0.4 x 109/L )

• Sputum Test:- The presence of large numbers of Eosinophils in the sputum is a more useful diagnostic tool

• Airway Inflammation:- Exhaled nitric oxide 

 – Sputum Eosinophil count    

 –  Blood Eosinophil count                                                     

• Allergic Status:- Skin prick test

 -Specific IgEs to common                                                        

 -Allergens and fungus                                                                                                                                        

• Physiology:- Reversibility

-Bronchial challenge

-Pulmonary function tests

• Radiology:- CXR

 -HRCT Chest (airway wall changes,               

• bronchiectasis, gas trapping)

• Immunology Status:- Functional Antibodies

 -Immunoglobulins

• Other:- Upper airway assessment  

  -Oesophageal pH monitoring

 -DEXA scan

DIAGNOSIS:-

• FeNO Test: – Patient breath into a machine that measures the level of nitric oxide in patient’s breath, which is a sign of inflammation in the patient’s lungs.
• SPIROMETRY:- Patient blows into a machine that measures how fast you can breathe out and how much air you can hold in your lungs.

ACCORDING  TO  AYURVEDA

Asthma is caused due to:-

Imbalanced Kapha Doshas, Pitta Doshas

It causes symptoms of wheezing, coughing, fever, and irritability.

Vata Dosha- Asthma caused by Vata Dosha symptoms shows wheezing, dry mouth, thirst, dry cough, dry skin, anxiety, and constipation. 

AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS OF ASTHMA:-

The basics of Ayurvedic medicines are following:

In Ayurvedic medicines, there are five components that permeate the entire world, as well as our bodies.

These components are space (Aakash), air (Vayu), water (Jal), earth (Prithvi), and fire (Agni), which exist in each living thing.

When the doshas become imbalanced, illness results.

These doshas are:-

• Vata (air and space)
• Kapha (earth and water)
• Pitta (fire and water)     

Each person has one primary dosha, which is stronger than the other doshas. people with a strong pitta dosha are meant to be those most likely to get asthma.

Despite worldwide use, there’s little scientific data obtainable to back up the value of Ayurveda. However, there’s some evidence designate that the herbs used in Ayurvedic treatments may have benefits for people with asthma. 

To bring the body into balance, Ayurvedic Doctors use multiple techniques to disease-free state. 

They include:

• Massage
• Yoga
• Uses of Ayurvedic Herbs
• Lifestyle changes
• Dietary changes
• Breathing exercises 

Ayurvedic Medical Doctors have reported on the successful use of severe herbal treatments for the treatment of Bronchial Asthma and allergic asthma. These include Argemone Mexicana, A common herbs include:

• Cassia sophora
• Piper betel
• Holy basil (Tulsi)
• Euphorbia hirta, often referred to as asthma weed 
• These are other herbs that may have Antihistamine, Bronchodilating, and Anti-asthmatic properties.  

Ayurvedic Doctors also focus on deep breathing, diet, and exercise methods to help reduce asthma symptoms. 

There are a lot of Ayurvedic medicines in Ayurveda that give the best result in the condition of Asthma.

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• Kas Shwas Hari Rasa
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• Broncho Care Syrup 
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• Kanth Sudharak Vati

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