Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

August 8, 2022

What Is Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease?- Is It Manageable?

Abstract

Infections are very common health issues as the spread rate of infections is very high. As the infection-causing agents spreads through the contamination of air, water and soil as well. Infection occurs when an infection-causing agent enters the body via any route. The source may be any surface like skin, doors, mats, etc, the other thing is transmission via which infection causes agent transfer from one thing to the other, especially transmission occurs from living things. The infection may sometimes lead to a very big health concern so it is must to manage it in the initial stage. In this stage we are going to discuss one such infection that is known as Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. Below we will discuss all about this disease along with its Ayurvedic management.

INTRODUCTION

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD) is considered as a very common infection among children that leads to sore formation known as ulceration. This viral infection occurs during the summers. Among all the strains A 16 strain of Coxsackievirus causes this infection among all the strains. In this condition the sores occur inside the mouth and on hands and feet. It is a kind of contagious infection that is caused by a virus named the coxsackie virus. Among all the strains A 16 strain of Coxsackievirus causes this infection among all the strains. This condition is generally mild and can remain for several days. This virus spreads from one another via direct contact with infected hands and surfaces that are contaminated with faeces. This condition can occur at any age but commonly under the age of 5 years. Further we will discuss more about this infection in detail.

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

CAUSES OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

As we read earlier it is coxsackievirus which is one of the viruses of group enterovirus. As viruses can spread easily from one person  to the other, the following are the ways by which someone can be affected by this infection:

  1. Saliva
  2. Faeces
  3. Fluid from blisters
  4. Respiratory droplets via coughing and sneezing
  5. Direct spread through unwashed surfaces and hands

The above mentioned are some of the ways by which this infection can spread. Now let’s talk about who is at the risk of developing this infection. So the answer is young children. The risk of an infection developing in young children usually occurs while they go to daycare or the school premises. If once a child suffers from this infection then an immunity develops in the child so after that the one may not get the infection again. So the chance of developing this condition decreases in children more than 10 years. But if the immune system weakens then this virus may affect older children and adults too.

SYMPTOMS OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

When the infection occurs the symptoms develop after 3-6 days. This is the incubation period for Hand, Foot and Mouth infections. Following symptoms are usually experienced by the infected person:

  1. Red blisters in the mouth
  2. Rash on hands and foot soles
  3. Decreased appetite
  4. Fever
  5. Sore throat
  6. Irritability
  7. Headache
  8. Malaise
  9. Drooling

The first symptom of this infection is fever and the sores and blisters will appear after 1-2 days as the fever arrives. The rashes first look like red flat spots that are hardly visualised on the dark skin tone. In the case of dark skin, these posts can be seen on the soles of hands and feet. After this, the lesions can be seen on the surfaces of hands and feet that are easy to identify. Mostly painful blisters occur in the mouth and it is a must to check the throat, tongue and sides of the mouth too.

DIAGNOSIS OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

Usually, this infection can be examined via performing a physical examination. The Doctor will check the whole mouth from the outside and inside for blisters. If these seem to be positive for this infection then the Doctor will ask questions about the other symptoms like fever, malaise, sore throat, etc. For clearing the diagnosis the doctor may collect a stool sample and a throat swab, which will confirm the presence of the virus in the body.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

There is no direct correlation of this condition that has been mentioned in the classical texts. But this doesn’t mean that such symptoms can not be diagnosed in ancient times. There are eight branches of Ayurveda among which one is Graha chikitsa. Graha chikitsa includes the treatment of such diseases that are caused by invisible entities like viruses, bacterias, fungi and many others. These all are known as Grahas that generally affects the children most and the chikitsa for children is taken under Bala Graha. The correlation of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is considered under the Shakuni Graha. As per Ayurveda to alleviate this condition it is necessary to increase the immunity of the patient and to eliminate the virus from the body. For this purpose let’s see the formulations provided by Planet Ayurveda.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR HAND, FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

Planet Ayurveda is an ISO and GMP certified company which formulated its own herbal and herbo-mineral remedies. These remedies are formulated under the strict observance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. The formulations are free from any kind of added synthetic materials and preservatives and things like fibres, resins, gums, colours, etc. The purpose of Planet Ayurveda is to deal with all sorts of diseases and prevent all such diseases. Also these supplements help in promoting and maintaining the overall health of a healthy person so that they will not be susceptible to any kind of disease in future.

  1. SEPTRIN TABLETS
  2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
  3. AMRITARISHT
  4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

Ayurvedic Treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Ayurvedic Treatment for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. SEPTRIN TABLETS

Septrin Tablets by Planet Ayurveda is a poly herbal remedy. This remedy consists of ingredients such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), haldi (Curcuma longa) and various others. All the herbs present in these tablets help in boosting immunity as well as preventing all kinds of infections. It alleviates the symptoms of HFMD such as fever, sore throat, etc by providing immunomodulatory effects.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin Capsules is a single herbal formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda with the standardised extract of curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin possesses the best antioxidant properties and rejuvenating properties. It boosts immunity as well which assists the body to fight against infections. As HFMD is caused by the inflammatory changes in the body by the virus curcumin alleviates the symptoms of this disease by suppressing the inflammatory responses in the body.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. AMRITARISHT

Amritarisht is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which has been used for many types of fevers since ancient times. This is a syrup formulation and is prepared by Planet Ayurveda under the observance of M.D Ayurveda practitioners. This formulation consists of various ingredients such as giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), patla (Stereospermum suaveolens), agnimanth (Clerodendrum phlomidis) and various others. As fever is the first symptom in HFMD thus this remedy acts as best in alleviating fever.

Dosage: 5 ml twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. MAHAMANJISHTHADI KWATH

Mahamanjishthadi Kwath is a syrup formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda as mentioned in classical texts. This formulation consists of various ingredients such as Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus) and various others. This syrup formulation helps in cleansing the blood and promotes detoxification. By detoxification it helps in eliminating virus from the body thus assisting the management of HFMD.   

Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD) is considered as a very common infection among children that leads to sore formation known as ulceration. It occurs commonly in children and the main cause behind this infection is Coxsackievirus. The symptoms experienced by the affected person are fever, sore throat, malaise, blisters inside and outside the mouth, sores on hands and feet.

As per Ayurveda there is no direct correlation between this disease but it can be taken under Graha chikitsa as shakuni graha. For this Planet Ayurveda provides various remedies that help in alleviating HFMD. These remedies boost immunity and by detoxification assist in the management of this disease. The herbal remedies are free from any kind of added preservatives and synthetic material so there is no side effect of these medications you can give your child without worrying under the advice of Ayurvedic practitioners.

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August 3, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment For Hypercoagulability With Herbal Remedies

Abstract

When we get injured somewhere and we start to bleed. Then our body tries to stop the bleeding and starts the healing process by clot formation, in this mechanism platelets in our blood stick together to form the blood clot and this process is called coagulation. If blood has increased its tendency to clot or thrombose then it is referred to as hypercoagulation. When the blood begins to clot within the arteries or veins and create an embolus or thrombus then it can travel through the bloodstream, causing pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or myocardial infarction. This activity assesses the cause and symptoms of hypercoagulability and develops a disease that needs emergency management to recover.

Hypercoagulability

Introduction

Hypercoagulability is a condition in which blood starts to coagulate within the arteries and veins. When the embolus is formed in arteries it may lead to Myocardial infarction and stroke, and if embolus is formed in veins then it may lead to deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Mechanism and management of disease differ for arterial and venous thrombosis. In this process thrombus may migrate to local or distant areas resulting in luminal obstruction. This is usually a genetic or acquired disease, genetic (inherited) condition means patients have tendency to form the blood clots by birth and acquired condition is a result of age, any surgery, any underlying medical condition or any ongoing medication that enhance the risk of hypercoagulability. Hypercoagulability disorders can be diagnosed correctly in 70-80% of patients. According to the cause and symptoms of hypercoagulability physicians can determine the management for associated disease.

Causes Of Hypercoagulability

Arterial thrombosis – outcome of atherosclerotic plaque ruptures and form a platelet rich white thrombus in arteries.

  • In Venous thrombosis – stasis starts from venous valves that contribute to venous thrombus.
  • Most commonly hypercoagulability is caused due to genetic or acquired factors.

Genetic Factors Include

  • Most common cause is Factor V Leiden
  • Prothrombin mutation
  • Antithrombin III
  • Protein C and S deficiency
  • Increased or dysfunctional fibrinogen

Acquired Factors Include

  • Recent surgery
  • Contraceptives
  • Pregnancy
  • Infection
  • Inflammation
  • Malignancy
  • Hormonal replacement therapy
  • Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
  • Central venous catheter placement
  • Congestive heart failure, stroke
  • Nephrotic syndrome

Symptoms Of Hypercoagulability

Depends on where the blood clot forms and where to progress. It may go to many places like the brain, lungs, heart, extremities and show symptoms like

  • When a clot is formed in the heart it may result in MI or heart attack and shows symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in arms, shoulder, neck.
  • When a clot is formed in the brain it may result in stroke and shows symptoms like headache, dizziness, speech irregularities, dizziness or paralysis on both sides of the body.
  • When a clot formed in the lower body may cause deep vein thrombosis or peripheral artery disease and shows symptoms like pain, redness, swelling, warmth.
  • When a clot formed in the vein that connects to the kidney may result in kidney failure and shows symptoms like less micturition, hematuria, lower back pain, blood clot in the lung.

Risk Factors For Hypercoagulability

  • Prolonged sitting in cars or planes.
  • Prolonged bed rest after major surgical interventions.
  • Cancerous conditions.
  • Pregnancy leads to increase proteins in blood stream.
  • Using contraceptives that slows the blood flow.
  • Smoking habits.
  • Family history of hypercoagulability.

Diagnosis Of Hypercoagulability

Above mentioned conditions increase the person’s risk for blood clot formation. So a careful evaluation of –

  • Patient’s family and personal medical history.
  • Location of formation of embolus like in kidney(renal), brain(cerebral), liver (portal).
  • History of pregnancy
  • History of frequent miscarriages
  • Stroke

Some common Investigations for Hypercoagulability

  • Prothrombin time
  • Activated partial thromboplastin time
  • Complete blood count

Treatment For Hypercoagulability

  • Antithrombin III can be substituted
  • Fresh frozen plasma
  • Anticoagulant medications
  • Anti platelets
  • Vitamin K antagonists

Preventive Measures For Hypercoagulability

You can reduce your risk by adapting these measures in your daily life –

  • Stop smoking
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Avoid contraceptives
  • Don’t sit for prolonged time
  • Treat any underlying pathology like DM and HTN.

As we know allopathic medicines have side effects, if we are feeling relief from one disease then we are probably going to acquire another disease as a result of prolonged use of higher dose medications to treat the ongoing disease. Whereas Ayurvedic medicines give excellent results to eliminate a disease from its roots. Main aim of Ayurveda is to treat the illness in such a way that the body becomes disease-free after taking ayurvedic medicines. Patients with hypercoagulability can be efficiently treated with Ayurveda medicines that include herbal management, diet management, lifestyle corrections and cures blood related diseases.

Ayurvedic Aspect Of Hypercoagulability

In this part of the article we are going to discuss the ayurvedic part of hypercoagulability, the disease of Rakta Veh sroto dushti. We know that the heart is the central part of the body that connects all the channels and creates vital energy to nourish all the dhatus, malas and doshas. Charaka and Sushruta have mentioned about the causes, symptoms and treatment of dushti of rakta vaha srotas. This disease is characterised due to aggravation of rakta dhatu.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Hypercoagulability

This disease is managed according to the mechanism of causative factors that includes –

  • Panchakarma procedures to eliminate the impurities of body.
  • Herbal medicines to regulate the blood circulation and strengthen the heart.
  • Lifestyle modifications.

Herbal Remedies For Hypercoagulability

Planet Ayurveda is a herbal manufacturing company which prepares 100% natural products that are manufactured under Ayurveda experts. Here, Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from basic Ayurvedic principles mentioned in Samhitas and are known to have a calming effect on the brain and body. The herbal medicines work on the root of the diseases to heal the person and give the accurate result.

  1. Gotu Kola Capsules
  2. Arjuna Capsule
  3. Chandraprabha Vati
  4. Curcumin Capsules

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Products Description

1. Gotu Kola Capsules

This is the single herbal formulation given by Planet Ayurveda to treat many health conditions consisting of Gotu kola (Centella asiatica). It supports the healthy blood circulation, improves metabolism, controls cholesterol levels, balances all the doshas

Dosage: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Arjuna Capsule

This is a single herbal formulation consisting of extract of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna has multiple medicinal properties like it reduces the risk of heart diseases, gives energy and strength to heart muscles and retrieves its functions, it removes the toxins of blood stream and improves its flow.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice with plain water.

3. Chandraprabha Vati

It is a poly herbal formulation mentioned in Ayurvedic texts written by respectable Acharyas consisting of Shilajit (Asphaltum), guggul (Commiphora mukul), etc. it helps to support and maintain overall health by treating all the diseases. This formulation can be used in various diseases like infectious disorders, inflammations, increased triglycerides level, regulates cholesterol in the body and supports metabolism, by improving GI disorders. This formulation is also helpful in regulating the blood flow within the arteries and venous system.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

4. Curcumin Capsules

This is a single herbal capsule consisting of Haridra extracts (Curcuma longa). It specially pacifies all the doshas in the body, supports the circulatory system, and regularise the cardiovascular activities, also relieves the symptoms like chest pain, discomfort in limbs, lowers the cholesterol level.

Dosage: 1-2 Capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

Conclusion

When a person starts a journey it’s mandatory to reach the destination like that if you use the Ayurvedic medicines with accurate dosage and time with proper diet management without misses a day and having a balanced meal then you will get appropriate results. Ayurvedic herbal medicines are the most effective pathy that gives positive results by eliminating the disorder from the roots.

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