TUBERCULOSIS

Infectious disease which cause infection in lungs or other tissues is known as Tuberculosis. Lungs is the most common site of infection in TB but other organ like spine, brain or kidney may also get affected.

The bacteria that cause TB is called as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria spread from one person to another through air. The infected person spread bacteria through sneezing, coughing ,singing or talking. TB does not spread by sharing food or touching. Infected person not having any symptoms have inactive or latent tuberculosis. the bacteria is dormant in inactive tuberculosis. Infected person showing symptoms and are contagious have active tuberculosis.

SYMPTOMS OF TUBERCULOSIS-

Infected person with Inactive TB do not exhibit any symptoms .

General symptoms :

• Chills and fever
• Weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue

Symptoms from TB in lung include:

• Cough that last longer than 3 months
• Cough with blood or sputum
• Chest pain

Symptoms when TB spreads to  kidney:

• Blood in urine
• Loss of kidney function

Symptoms when TB spreads to  spine:

• Stiffness and back pain
• Muscle spasm
• Spine irregularity

Symptoms when TB spreads to  brain:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Confusion
• Loss of consciousness

RISK FACTOR –

Any person can get infected with tuberculosis but there are certain factor that increase the risk of infection. The factors are:

• Weak immune system due to diseases like diabetes, HIV etc.
• Travelling to areas with high tuberculosis rate like Africa , Russia , Latin America etc.
• Using tobacco.
• Living with infected person.
• Malnutrition

COMPLICATIONS –

Tuberculosis if not treated results in complications like:

• Joint damage – Arthritis that results from TB affects hip and knees usually.
• Meningitis – Inflammation of brain which cause lasting or intermittent headache that occur for weak and possible mental changes.
• Liver and Kidney problems – TB impairs the normal functions of these organs.

DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS –

• Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)
• Interferon gamma release assay (IGRA)
• Lab test of sputum or lung fluids
• Chest X-ray
• CT- scan
• Bronchoscopy

AYURVEDIC APPROACH –

Tuberculosis is referred as Rajayakshma , Shosha, Kshaya in ayurveda. These diseases are known to mankind since ancient times.

• Rajayakshma is known as kings of diseases in ayurveda because King chandra suffered this disease first time.
• Depletion of body tissues is called as Shosha.
• Diminished or restricted internal as well as external activities of body is called as kshaya.

Four fold causative factors :

• Over exertion
• Suppression of natural urges
• Depletion of tissue elements
• Irregular diet habits

Due to these four factors vata dosha is aggravated which in turn further aggravates the pitta and kapha dosha, spreads to all body joints and channels . The channels get clogged which results in rise of disease causing depletion of subsequent  body tissues.

In rajayakshma food fails to nourish all tissues and get converted to stool. So in rajayakshma patient stool should be protected.

6 symptoms of Rajayakshma are:

• Cough
• Fever
• Pain in sides of chest
• Diarrhea
• Anorexia
• Impairment of voice

AYURVEDIC PROCEDURES-

• SWEDANA
• RAKTMOKSHANA
• VAMANA
• VIRECHANA
• NASYA

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS  

1. Kapha Balance Tablet –

Kapha tablet is a healthy blend of herbs formulated to balance Kapha doshas without aggravating Pitta and Vata doshas. It can also be used to alleviate any temporary Kapha imbalance. It is very effective in Kapha season that is late winter and spring. It consists of warming and astringent herbs that help to balance the system throughout the cold season. The main use of Kapha tablets is to remove excess Kapha doshas from the system and helps in the management of weight, healthy lungs, and the immune system.

Uses: Removes excess of Kapha from the body, Support overall health and well being, Restore and maintain balanced Kapha, Sinusitis, Cold & flu, Bronchitis

Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES –

CAPSULE is a herbo-mineral capsule of size 500 MG which is 100% safe and is purely ayurvedic formulation. CAC Curcumin Capsules helps in pacifying all three doshas. Curcumin Capsule is beneficial for variety of skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Dermatitis. This Capsule contains standardized extract of the herb Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric having powerful Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-microbial and Antioxidant properties. These Capsules lowers the risk of Heart Attack, prevents Cancer by reducing the growth of cancerous cells, helps in treating Alzheimer’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and also has Anti-depressant property. These Capsules are very popular Anti-aging supplement.

Uses : Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immune-modulator

DOSAGE :  Take two capsules twice daily

3. Aller-G Care Tablet –

It is a pure herbal combination that helps to build up immunity. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants. Vitamin C and E circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. It has natural immunity-boosting properties to prevent and ease cough, cold, headache, and infections. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, itching throat, body ache, and weakness.

USES: Antioxidant in nature, Helps to promote healthy immune resistance, Strengthen your Respiratory system, Strengthen your immune system

DOSAGE :  Take 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily or as directed by the physician.

4. Immuno Up Powder –

Immuno up sachetis pure herbal formulation. The importance of working on your immunity is now on an all-time high. If a person fall ill easily, it means their body’s immunity is low. This pacifies tridosha (Vata, pitta and Kapha), strengthen your immunity, keeps your digestive system fit and also detox your body. it also works in cold, fever and flu conditions. It consists of effective levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and E which circulate in the body to protect it against the damage caused by free radicals. it is a natural immune-modulator properties to prevent and ease coughing, sneezing, etc. It provides quick relief from early signs of running nose, Sore throat, body pains, and weakness.

USES: Long term cell protection, Helps to promote healthy immune resistance, Antioxidant in nature, Protect the body from various kinds of viruses and other lung infection, Coughing, Sneezing, Cold, Shortness of breath, Wheezing.

DOSAGE: Take one sachet twice daily.