Patient Story – Geeta, Suffering from Liver Cirrhosis

A patient Geeta middle aged women of 55 years came from Nepal to visit our clinic Chandigarh Ayurved Centre for her disease . She is very thin with a bloated abdomen, yellow eyes and find it difficult to walk all alone .She neither understand English nor Hindi which make us difficult to communicate. But her son who came along with the patient can understand also able to speak in Hindi. He then told the history of patient that she is suffering with liver problem from last 1 year . She first had issue of abdominal bloating with yellowness of eyes and yellowish micturation . After seeing her eyes one of their neighbor told them of that it might be jaundice and she need to visit the doctor . After hearing this her son took her to the nearby hospital where she underwent several tests ( CBC , LFT , URINE R/M , USG Abdomen ) . After the report of the test came out the doctor told them about the cirrhosis of liver due to which she develop jaundice . But the saddest news is still uncovered when USG reports shows sign of ascites    (collection of water in abdomen ) along with the cirrhosis of liver . He also said that the treatment for her illness might be lifelong with no assurity of complete cure . Which bring the flood of sorrow to the whole poor family , all of them feel helpless and didn’t understand what to do next . They then took medication for a week from that hospital and as soon as she started taking medication within 3 days her condition  get worsen i.e. her abdomen is more bloated , difficulty in passing urine and also suffer with loss of appetite . They then rush to the hospital in between the week only and tell doctor the problem she was facing after started on medication . After examination of the patient the doctor then change her medication and told the family that she might not get cured . This make the family more worried and tensed . They took the medication for another one week which include steroids and diuretics for the problem . But after taking medication for another 4 to 5 days she doesn’t get significant relief and her condition get worsen day by day which make the family more worried about . Then her son took her to another hospital in the city there after seeing the reports of the patient and examination of the patient the doctor told the same thing that she might not get cured and need treatment for life time . The family become hopeless and depressed after hearing the same sad news from another doctor but want to start her treatment . They then started medication from the doctor for almost 2 months but with no relief and it take away all their hopes . Then her son who is driver in Chandigarh came to know about Chandigarh Ayurved Centre from one of his friend . He then call the doctor and tell the history of patient and also sent all the reports . After getting satisfactory response from the doctor on phone he along with his mother visit our clinic . After examination of the patient and going through all her report Vaidya Karanvir Singh told them that the complete cure of disease is possible but she need to take medication for long time . After  hearing this from the doctor they couldn’t believe on their ears and ask him again about is it possible that she get completely cured ? And again he said yes she will surely get fully cured after a period of time . This blow the wind of joy in whole family and they started her medication as well as the panchakarma therapies from the very same day . After taking treatment for a week she doesn’t get much response which make them again worried and they came to discuss the problem to Vaidya Karanvir Singh and he again assured them not to worry about the patient condition after taking medication they took some time to response and she definitely get relief within a day or two . then after taking medication for 2 months she got 60% cured . Her appetite improved , bloating of abdomen decrease , also the edema of foot resolves . Which make the family and the patient very much happy . She is still on medication and her panchakarma therapy are completed.    

TREATMENT GIVEN TO THE PATIENT :-

1NIRUHA VASTI :- Niruha vasti is one of the most important treatments amongst the five detoxifying – cleansing therapies. It helps in clearing the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract and is the best remedial solution for Vata dosha.

Procedure –The procedure starts when a patient is lying in a lateral position. Vasti dravyas are filled in the enema pot and air should be removed through tube and catheter. Lubricate the catheter with oil and insert it in the anus slowly and allow the Vasti dravya to pass through the anus without any disturbance. After basti karma, tell the patient for excretion. After that, the time taken for the expulsion of medicinal decoction is called ‘Vasti Pratyagamkaal’. It should be a minimum of 48 hours.

2 VIRECHANA :- Virechana is a Sanskrit word that means “laxative” or “purging” and may refer to any substance used to induce purging. It mainly includes the administration of purgative substances for the cleansing of pitta through the lower pathways.

Procedure –This therapy involves the intake of Ayurvedic and herbal medicines that destroy the doshas and toxin from the body and bring them to the abdomen. As Pitta is situated at the level of intestines, it is best to expel toxins through the anal route. The Ayurvedic medications that are used for the therapy may vary from person to person depending on the patient’s digestion strength. During the whole treatment, the patient will be subjected to oral intake of Ayurvedic medicines followed by fermentation. The patient will also be subjected to a personalized light and warm diet.

3 GOKSHURA CAPSULE :- Gokshura capsule is pure ayurvedic medicine which is very effective in ascites as it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the swelling of the abdomen. It also acts as diuretic which causes increased urine secretion from the body and removal of all the toxins. These capsules contain pure extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris).

4 DETOX PREMIUM POWDER :- Detox premium powder contain various herbo-mineral ingredients. This 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, Yavakshaar. This herbal powder helps in the removal of toxins from the whole body, strengthens the body, and helps in maintaining general health.

5 PANCHSAKAR CHURNA :- This churna is very effective for constipation patients as it shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, laxative, & 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 & provides good results in constipation. All signs & symptoms related to constipation are treated with the regular use of this churna.

6 SHEET DHARA SYRUP :-This herbal syrup improves appetite, reduces hyperacidity, improves digestion, and helps in maintaining overall health. Sheet dhara syrup is herbal formula prepared from ajwain satav, peppermint, & mushak kapoor.

7 TRIKATU TABLET :- Trikatu tablets are mixture of three herbs which are Saunth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum). These tablets improve digestion, boost your metabolism, helps in eliminating fat tissues and kapha dosha, support respiratory functions, and remove impurities and ama from the body.

8 KIDNEY CARE CHURNA :- The kidney care churna is prepared from herbs like Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), & Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). These herbs in combination show anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antioxidant, analgesic, etc properties. Kidney care churna keep all kidney function tests (serum creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, chlorine, & uric acid), etc in normal range. The use of this churna reduces swelling in the body, remove kidney stones, deal with urinary tract infection, general weakness, & fatigue, etc related to kidney patients.