AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS

With a combination of nutrients, Ayurvedic supplements, Yoga, and exercises, we can cure arthritis to a great extent. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes pain and damages in various joints throughout the body. The condition alters the body’s immune system as it mistakenly attacks its own  body’s tissues affecting the lining of the joints that prevents friction while movement. Inflammation in the lining of the joints causes pain and swelling resulting in bone erosion and joint deformity. Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the lining of the joint, but can also damage the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, kidneys, salivary gland, nerve tissue, bone marrow, and blood vessels. The ayurvedic treatment for arthritis will involve a systematically formulated course of treatment.

Ayurveda aims at 100% percent recovery of the patient. Eliminating the disease at the root level, Ayurveda prevents the recurrence of the ailment. The thousands of years old ayurvedic scriptures elaborates treatments for almost all of the medical problems. Ayurvedic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis comprises lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise while taking Ayurvedic medicines and other nutritional supplements.

Ayurveda states that the human body has to have the three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, in equilibrium. Accumulation of any particular dosha can turn problematic and will result in medical problems. Arthritis is considered to be due to the accumulation of Vata dosha in the body. As the dosha cannot be expelled through a natural process, ayurvedic treatment for arthritis concentrates on the removal of the toxin through herbal medicines, exercise, and a healthy diet.

The renowned and expert medical professionals will examine the patient prior to suggesting the ayurvedic treatment for arthritis. The doctor will ascertain the person’s medical history, present health and medical conditions, familial history, and other relevant aspects. Understanding a person’s physical and familial details is essential for effective ayurvedic treatment of arthritis.

Symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis include:

Diagnosis Rheumatoid Arthritis  (Aamvat)

Clinical examination of the joints including x-rays and evaluating the symptoms confirms the presence of rheumatoid arthritis in the joints. The doctors  at Sushrut ayurveda  hospital will examine the clinical test results to analyze the degree of severity of arthritis. The course of treatment will depend on the degree of medical ailment. We follow a proven ayurvedic treatment method that will be instrumental in expelling the accumulated doshas. It is crucial that the medical professional examining the patient is capable of identifying the exact condition and prescribing the correct course of treatment. Our medical experts have been successful in eradicating Rheumatoid Arthritis in numerous patients. With the experience they have, and   can provide better ayurvedic treatment for arthritis than anywhere else.

 

Ayurveda Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Ayurveda believes in eliminating any disease condition by alteration in the day to day lifestyle habits along with natural medications to completely remove the medical condition from the body and to reduce the symptoms through a systematic and customized treatment plan. At Sushruta Ayurveda Hospital, we ensure to provide the safest and effective treatment method that is customized as per the individual health condition. Before the treatment plan, we understand the patient’s health condition and the actual cause for any disease condition and tailor a customized treatment plan for a faster recovery.

Ayurveda treatment for rheumatoid arthritis includes calming the aggravated Vata element in the body. Sedentary lifestyle and indigestion aggravate the Vata element in the body and channels affecting the proper functioning of the joint along with pain and inflammation. We initiate the treatment plan to eliminate the toxins from the body and to subside the symptoms caused by the condition. This includes various massage therapies including a Panchakarma and a combination of herbal medicines to reduce inflammation of joints in various parts of the body.

Along with treatment plans, few lifestyle modifications are advised to produce effective results. Decoctions are to be consumed to prevent the recurrence of the condition and to improve the overall health condition.

At Sushrut  Ayurveda Hospital, we provide safe and effective herbal treatment plans that are customized as per individual patient conditions for the Ayurveda treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

To know more about ayurvedic treatment for arthritis treatment plans and cost, book an appointment now.

 

 

 

OSTEO ARTHRITIS -JOINT PAIN (Sandhivat)

 

Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition affecting the joints in various parts of the body. The condition affects the cartilage, cushioning the joint bones gradually losing its elasticity. With torned cartilage the bones begin to rub against each other causing stiffness, inflammation, and loss of movement.

Osteoarthritis is the most well-known type of joint pain around the world, with side effects running from minor inconvenience to weakening. It can happen in any of the body’s joints yet frequently creates in the hands and weight-bearing joints, including the knees, hips, and spine (ordinarily in the neck or lower back). For individuals adapting to cutting edge osteoarthritis, the impacts are physical as well as passionate as agony and diminishing portability can constrain the capacity to work, take an interest in every day exercises with loved ones, and appreciate life.

At Sushrut  Ayurveda Hospital, we provide a combination of Ayurvedic therapies that are administered by our Team of experienced Ayurvedic physicians and trained therapists to treat osteo arthritis. We tailor the treatment plan to prevent further deterioration of the affected joint, reduce the symptoms associated with the condition and rejuvenate the body using a combination of ayurvedic treatment techniques. Osteoarthritis is degenerative disorder and progresses with ageing with severe symptoms. We understand the situation and advise patients on the need for having joint strengthening formula and using the oils on their joints regularly for better results and to reduce the risk. A complete detox treatment plan is suggested for those patients who are badly affected by the condition with severe symptoms. A full course of detox and strengthening therapies performed once a year prevents further damage to the joint tissues and to keep them strong and rejuvenated. From our past experience, we ensure that patients who our protocol are able to lead a much better quality of life as the continuous treatment method prevents further deterioration of their condition even with ageing. We offer the whole range of treatment at our clinics with integrated Physiotherapy and Yoga as part of our therapeutic approach.

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Few common signs and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis include:

• Joint pain
• Restriction of movement
• Increase in pain while walking and climbing up stairs.
• Swelling and inflammation in and around the region of the joint

Diet for Osteoarthritis

Diet of a patient experiencing Osteoarthritis should be newly cooked and served hot. Soups of lentils, heartbeats, and meat ought to be taken by including ginger and dark pepper. Ghee and Oils are energy for diet as they give the grease to the joints furthermore, help in the smooth working of joints. The patient ought to keep away from singed, acrid and sharp nourishments as these reasons harm to the deteriorated joints

Ayurvedic treatment for Osteoarthritis

Ayurveda offers numerous techniques of herbal treatment methods for the cure of Osteoarthritis. The safe and effective treatment alternatives for osteo-arthritis decrease inflammation, swelling and pain by interfering with the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body.

Ayurvedic treatment of Joint Pain (Osteoarthritis) rejuvenates the damaged tissues and cartilages of the affected joints. Vata-pacifying medications are suggested for lubrication and strengthening of joints. We tailor customized treatment plan by understanding the root cause of the condition along with patient health condition. Identifying the root cause of the conditions helps to stage the line of treatment through customized combination of the four important aspects:  medicine, panchakarma therapy, dietary advice, lifestyle modifications& Exercise.

At Sushrut Ayurveda Hospital, we provide safe and effective herbal treatment plans that are customized as per individual patient condition to treat and recover from mild to severe osteoarthritis condition. Along with the best medical infrastructure and medical utilities, we provide services from expert doctors and staffs for all round care and support to the patients.

To know more about osteoarthritis disease treatment and treatment cost, book an appointment now.

Ayurvedic Treatment For Gout (Vatrakta)

Gout is a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis that has been around since ancient times.

Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of burning pain, redness and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues.

It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues.

It is sometimes referred to as the “disease of kings,” because people long have incorrectly linked it to the kind of overindulgence in food and wine only the rich and powerful could afford. In fact, gout can affect anyone, and its risk factors vary.

Men are more likely to get gout, but women become increasingly susceptible to gout after menopause.

 

 

Symptoms:

 

The signs and symptoms of gout are almost always acute, occurring suddenly — often at night — and without warning. They include:

• Intense joint pain – Gout usually affects the large joint of your big toe, but it can occur in your feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists. The pain is likely to be most severe within the first 12 to 24 hours after it begins.
• Lingering discomfort – After the most severe pain subsides, some joint discomfort may last from a few days to a few weeks. Later attacks are likely to last longer and affect more joints.
• Inflammation and redness -The affected joint or joints become swollen, tender and red.

Most patients with gout will experience repeated attacks of arthritis over the years.

Uric acid crystals can deposit in tiny fluid-filled sacs (bursae) around the joints. These urate crystals can incite inflammation in the bursae, leading to pain and swelling around the joints (a condition called bursitis).

In chronic gout, nodular masses of uric acid crystals (tophi) deposit in different soft-tissue areas of the body. Even though they are most commonly found as hard nodules around the fingers, at the tips of the elbows, in the ears, and around the big toe, tophi nodules can appear anywhere in the body. They have been reported in unexpected areas such as in the vocal cords or (rarely) even around the spinal cord.

Causes :

 

 

Hyperuricemia is the underlying cause of gout. This can occur for a number of reasons, including diet, genetic predisposition, or underexcretion of urate, the salts of uric acid.

Normally, uric acid dissolves in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. Renal underexcretion of uric acid is the primary cause of hyperuricemia in about 90% of cases, while overproduction is the cause in less than 10%.

In addition to an inherited abnormality in handling uric acid, other risk factors for developing gout include obesity, excessive weight gain (especially in youth), moderate to heavy alcohol intake, high blood pressure, abnormal kidney function and eating too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as diuretics, can also bring on gout.

In patients at risk of developing gout, certain conditions can precipitate acute attacks of gout. These conditions include dehydration, injury to the joint, fever, excessive eating and recent surgery.

 

 

Risk Factors :

 

Factors that increase the uric acid level in your body include:

• Eating a diet rich in meat and seafood and drinking beverages sweetened with fruit sugar (fructose) increase levels of uric acid, which increase your risk of gout. Alcohol consumption, especially of beer, also increases the risk of gout.
• If you’re overweight, your body produces more uric acid and your kidneys have a more difficult time eliminating uric acid.
• Medical conditions.Certain diseases and conditions increase your risk of gout. These include untreated high blood pressure and chronic conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart and kidney diseases.
• Certain medications.The use of thiazide diuretics — commonly used to treat hypertension — and low-dose aspirin also can increase uric acid levels. So can the use of anti-rejection drugs prescribed for people who have undergone an organ transplant.
• Family history of gout.If other members of your family have had gout, you’re more likely to develop the disease.
• Age and sex.Gout occurs more often in men, primarily because women tend to have lower uric acid levels. After menopause, however, women’s uric acid levels approach those of men. Men are also more likely to develop gout earlier — usually between the ages of 30 and 50 — whereas women generally develop signs and symptoms after menopause.
• Recent surgery or trauma.Experiencing recent surgery or trauma has been associated with an increased risk of developing a gout attack.

 

 

Diagnosis :

 

The most reliable test for gout is finding uric acid crystals in a sample of the joint fluid obtained by joint aspiration.

Blood uria is the commonest blood test to estimate the level of Uric acid. Other blood tests commonly performed are white blood cell count, electrolytes, renal function, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

X-rays can sometimes be helpful and may show tophi-crystal deposits and bone damage as a result of repeated bouts of inflammation.

Ayurveda Management of Gout

Vata Rakta or Aadya Vata is a classical description of Gout in Ayurveda. Vata dosha, Pitta dosha and Rakta Dhatu are specially vitiated to cause Vatarakta.

Several causes are listed in Ayurveda, which causes Vatarakta are excessive intake of Lavana (salty), Amla (Sour), Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Kshara (alkaline), Snigdha (Too oily), and Ushna (Too hot) foods, eating dried & preserved or spoiled fish/meat, Ulavalu (Horsegram), Blackgram, Nishpava (anumulu, a bean variety), sour curd or buttermilk, incompatible foods like fish with milk products, drinking alcohol, daytime sleep, staying awake in the night, anger etc.

Based on the seat of the disease, Vatarakta is classified into 2 types.

1. Uttana (superficial) – This is located in the twak (skin) & mamsa (muscle).
2. Gambhira (deep) – This is located in the deeper dhatus and more severe in nature. Tophi or nodule formation occurs.

At Sushruta Ayurveda , our treatment includes Ayurveda Panchakarma therapy along with internal medicines, diet & lifestyle modifications. Therapies like Snehapanam, Virechanam, Abhyanga swedam, Elakkizhi, Pizhichil, Basti, Navarakizhi etc are very useful in treating or even curing Vatarakta.

In very severe cases, even Rakthamokshana therapy is also practiced for quicker and long lasting relief.

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS :

(AS) is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints. Chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine. Over time, chronic spinal inflammation can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylosis leads to loss of mobility of the spine and the condition known as bamboo spine.

Ankylosing spondylitis belongs to a group of rheumatic diseases known as the spondyloarthropathies (SpA), which show a strong association with the genetic marker HLA-B27.

Ankylosing spondylitis is also a systemic disease which can affect other tissues, throughout the body. Accordingly, it can cause inflammation or injury to other joints away from the spine, as well as to other organs, such as the eyes, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Ankylosing spondylitis shares many features with several other arthritis conditions such as psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis (formerly called Reiter’s disease), and arthritis associated with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Each of these arthritic conditions can cause disease and inflammation in the spine, other joints, eyes, skin, mouth, and various organs. In view of their similarities and tendency to cause inflammation of the spine, these conditions are collectively referred to as “Spondylo arthropathies”. Ankylosing spondylitis is considered one of the many rheumatic diseases because it can cause symptoms involving muscles and joints.

Men are affected more than women by a ratio about of 3:1. In women, joints away from the spine are more frequently affected than in men. Ankylosing spondylitis affects all age groups, including children. When it affects children, it is referred to as Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis.

It is important to note that the course of Ankylosing spondylitis varies greatly from person to person. So too can the onset of symptoms. The most common age of onset of symptoms is in the second and third decades of life.

Signs and Symptoms :

The symptoms of Ankylosing spondylitis are related to inflammation of the spine, joints, and other organs. Fatigue is a common symptom associated with active inflammation. Inflammation of the spine causes pain and stiffness in the low back, upper buttock area, neck, and the remainder of the spine. The onset of pain and stiffness is usually gradual and progressively worsens with loss of range of motion noticeable over months. Occasionally, the onset is rapid and intense.

In the early stages of AS, there may be mild fever, loss of appetite and general discomfort. Lumbar pain (low back pain) and buttock pain are common manifestations of active inflammation in the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints. The symptoms of pain and stiffness are often worse in the morning or after prolonged periods of inactivity. Motion, heat, and a warm shower often eases pain and stiffness in the morning.

Those who have chronic, severe inflammation of the spine can develop a complete bony fusion of the spine (ankylosis). Once fused, the pain in the spine disappears, but the affected individual has a complete loss of spine mobility. These fused spines are particularly brittle and vulnerable to breakage (fracture) when involved in trauma such as motor-vehicle accidents. A sudden onset of pain and mobility in the spinal area of these patients can indicate bone breakage. The lower neck (cervical spine) is the most common area for such fractures.

Chronic spondylitis and ankylosis cause forward curvature of the upper torso (thoracic spine), which limits breathing capacity. Spondylitis can also affect the areas where ribs attach to the upper spine, further limiting lung capacity. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause inflammation and scarring of the lungs, causing coughing and shortness of breath, especially with exercise and infections. Therefore, breathing difficulty can be a serious complication of Ankylosing spondylitis.

People with Ankylosing spondylitis can also have arthritis in joints other than the spine. This feature occurs more commonly in women. Patients may notice pain, stiffness, heat, swelling, warmth, and/or redness in joints such as the hips, knees, and ankles. Occasionally, the small joints of the toes can become inflamed or “sausage” shaped. Inflammation can occur in the cartilage around the breastbone (costochondritis) as well as in the tendons where the muscles attach to the bone (tendinitis) and in ligament attachments to bone. Some people with this disease develop Achilles tendinitis, causing pain and stiffness in the back of the heel, especially when pushing off with the foot while walking upstairs. Inflammation of the tissues of the bottom of the foot, plantar fasciitis, occurs more frequently in people with Ankylosing spondylitis.

Other areas of the body affected by Ankylosing spondylitis include the eyes, heart, and kidneys. Patients with Ankylosing spondylitis can develop inflammation of the iris (iritis), the colored portion of the eye. Iritis is characterized by redness and pain in the eye, especially when looking at bright lights. Recurrent attacks of iritis can affect either eye. In addition to the iris, the ciliary body and choroid of the eye can become inflamed (uveitis). Iritis and uveitis can be serious complications of Ankylosing spondylitis that can damage the eye and impair vision and may require an eye specialist’s (ophthalmologist) urgent care.

A rare complication of Ankylosing spondylitis involves scarring of the heart’s electrical system, causing an abnormally slow heart rate (referred to as heart block). A heart pacemaker may be necessary in these patients to maintain adequate heart rate and output. In others, the part of the aorta closest to the heart can become inflamed, resulting in leakage of the aortic valve. In this case, patients can develop shortness of breath, dizziness, and heart failure.

Advanced spondylitis can lead to deposits of protein material called amyloid into the kidneys and result in kidney failure. Progressive kidney disease can lead to chronic fatigue and nausea and can require removal of accumulated waste products in the blood by a filtering machine (dialysis).

Diagnosis :

There is no direct test to diagnose AS. A clinical examination, MRI and X-ray studies of the spine, which show characteristic spinal changes and sacroiliitis, and a simple genetic marker blood test are the major diagnostic tools. A drawback of X-ray diagnosis is the signs and symptoms of AS have usually been established as long as 8–10 years prior to X-ray-evident changes occurring on a plain film X-ray, which means a delay of as long as 10 years before adequate therapies can be introduced. Options for earlier diagnosis are tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the sacroiliac joints, but the reliability of these tests is still unclear.

During acute inflammatory periods, AS patients will sometimes show an increase in the blood concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) and an increase in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), but there are many with AS whose CRP and ESR rates do not increase, so normal CRP and ESR results do not always correspond with the amount of inflammation a person actually has. Sometimes people with AS have normal level results, yet are experiencing a significant amount of inflammation in their bodies.

Variations of the HLA-B gene increase the risk of developing Ankylosing spondylitis, although it is not a diagnostic test. Those with the HLA-B27 variant are at a higher risk than the general population of developing the disorder. HLA-B27, demonstrated in a blood test, can occasionally help with diagnosis, but in itself is not diagnostic of AS in a person with back pain. Over 95% of people that have been diagnosed with AS are HLA-B27 positive, although this ratio varies from population to population

 

Ayurveda Perspective & Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis

In Ayurveda, Ankylosing Spondylitis fall under the broader perspective of ‘Ama Vata’ (Inflammatory or Rheumatic disorders). It is primarily because of the imbalance of Vata and Kapha Doshas but some times can be because imbalance of three Doshas as well.

Ayurveda offers excellent guidelines, medicines and therapies for treating Ankylosing spondylitis. The strength of Ayurveda in the area of spine and joint treatments is globally appreciated. Since it addresses the root cause of the issue, the results are fantastic.

Ayurveda has in-depth knowledge of causative factors of AS and clearly explained the pathogenesis and line of treatment to be followed.

At Sushruta , with our deep understanding and research on the fundamentals, we are providing a very effective treatment methodology based on the classical texts of Ayurveda. Treatment is usually aggressive, long-term and requires regular and careful follow-ups. The treatment comprises of a series of purification procedures for Detoxification through world renowned Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies along with the administration of researched medicines internally.

Panchakarma procedures usually requires around 60 – 90 days based on the severity & chronicity of the disease. Strict diet restrictions along life style modification are essential parts of the therapy. Following the diet as advised not only helps in recovering fast but also in prevents further worsening of the condition.

If patient comes for the treatment in early stages, even total cure is also possible.

SPRAINS OR CRAMPS (MUSCLE PAIN)

 

Sprain/cramps is caused due to overstretching of ligaments and muscles in a joint. Sprains and cramps are common in neck, legs and hand. When the body remains inactive for prolonged periods and suddenly engages in any strenuous physical activity, the body will not be able to take the extension causing damage in the body. Immediate symptoms of a sprain include inflammation and discomfort in the area making the joint partially or fully motionless.

Causes of sprains/ cramps

Few factors that can lead to sprains/cramps include:

• Dehydration
• Poor blood circulation
• Constant position for prolonged period
• Prolonged medications
• Over exertion during any physical activity

Diagnosing sprains/cramps

Through analytic methods the doctors evaluates the symptoms and suggest any of the imaging tests like an x-ray or MRI scan to understand the severity of the damage. This helps the doctor to tailor treatment plan accordingly.

Ayurvedic treatment for Muscle Pain (sprains/cramps)

Mild sprains or cramps are treated with some relaxation techniques and exterior herbal pack application to reduce the inflammation and pain caused by the condition. For severe sprains, oil massage therapies are recommended to rectify the damage in the area. Herbal oils are warmed and applied in the area to treat the condition. Along with external oil applications, internal herbal decoction is to be consumed for reducing the inflammation caused by the damage. Few dietary changes and life style modification helps improve the blood circulation and rejuvenates the body. Basic  yoga  poses are instructed that gently stretches the muscles and joint to reduce the reoccurrence of sprains and cramps in the joint. The yoga poses helps improve the blood circulation and rejuvenates the body and mind to next level bringing in happiness and relaxation. They help reduce the daily stress to the mind and body and deep cleanse within to a better individual.

At Sushrut Ayurveda Hospital, we provide safe and effective herbal treatment plans that are customized as per individual patient condition to treat and recover from mild to severe sprains and cramps caused due to various reasons. We ensure complete recovery from the symptoms caused by the condition and rejuvenates the body, mind and soul to feel a better individual. Along with the best medical infrastructure and medical utilities, we provide services from expert doctors and staffs for all round care and support to the patients. To know more about sprains/cramps treatment and treatment cost, book an appointment now.