VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS

OVERVIEW

Viral gastroenteritis is a medical condition in which there occurs inflammation of the intestine. It is commonly known as stomach flu. It occurs because of the intake of contaminated food or water and through contact with the infected person. The germs cause infection of the intestine and thus lead to manifestation of several symptoms. Nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps are some of the common symptoms of viral gastroenteritis.

There has been no particular treatment for it, so prevention is better. However, those who have strong immune system get cured by themselves in a few days.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS?

A person develops gastroenteritis from several types of micro-organsims but viral gastroenteritis occurs because of the two viruses:

• Norovirus
• Rotavirus

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS?

Here are some of the factors which make a person more prone to viral gastroenteritis:

• Students living in dormitories
• Military personnel
• Children in day care or camps
• People with weak immune system
• Prisoners
• Cruise passengers
• Travelers

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS?

The common signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis are:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Watery stools usually no blood is present
• Abdominal cramps
• Fever
• Feeling tired
• Headache
• Lot of discomfort
• Dehydration
• Drowsiness
• Dryness in mouth

HOW VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS CAN BE PREVENTED?

By taking some of the precautionary measures, viral gastroenteritis can be prevented. Following are some of preventive measures:

• Washing hands regularly
• Getting vaccination of rotavirus
• Not sharing personal items like towels, utensils, plates, etc
• Washing fruits and vegetables properly
• Avoiding close contact with the infected person
• Doing proper disinfection

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS?

If gastroenteritis is not dealt timely, then it can lead to serious health implications. Following are the complications of viral gastroenteritis:

• Body weakness
• Fatigue
• Brain swelling
• Coma
• Hypovolemic shock
• Seizures
• Nutritional imbalances
• Kidney failure

MANAGEMENT OF VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of viral gastroenteritis:

1. Agnimukha Churna

This herbal churna is prepared from ingredients like Vacha (Acorus calamus), Pippali (Piper longum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), etc that balances vata & kapha doshas in the body. It gives effective results in indigestion, anorexia, abdominal pain, constipation, loss of appetite, flatulence, bloating, intestinal gas, intestinal gas, etc.

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

2. Digestion Support Tablet

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation. These all complex problems are root cause of all diseases. If digestive system is proper it leads to proper assimilation of the nutrients in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Take tablet twice daily.

3. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve 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.

4. Pitta Balance Tablet

Pitta doshas is responsible for digestion, metabolism, blood quality, thirst, appetite, eyesight, skin color and quality, body temperature, and mental abilities of intelligence and courage. Pitta doshas is composed of a fire element that digests almost everything that a person eats or drink. The eaten food is transformed into energy for the body to use in various functions of the body.

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

5. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu combines the goodness of Black pepper, Ginger and, Long pepper to create an herbal remedy for digestive ailments, sluggish metabolism, obesity, and high cholesterol. This syrup has best results in anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and expectorant. It also help to tackle the weight problems or obesity. It can modulate your body’s immune response while cutting the characteristic inflammation associated with the back pain.

Recommended Dosage–Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day before meal with normal water.