Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

What Are Nasal Polyps? Causes, Symptoms And Ayurvedic Treatment

Polyps are non cancerous or benign growth in the body. These polyps can grow in a variety of regions in the body. These polyps when present in the nasal region are known as nasal polyps. This will lead to a narrower passage for the air to pass or for breathing. This scenario will further result in a variety of difficulties faced by the patient. Let us discuss the disease of nasal polyp in detail and also learn about the ayurvedic perspective of the same through the following article.

INTRODUCTION

Nasal polyps are non cancerous types of growth in the nasal passage or sinuses. These are soft and painless most of the time. The nasal polyps may appear similar to the group of grapes hanging on a branch or like teardrops. The nasal polyp can be of varying sizes. The size of the nasal polyp will decide the obstruction it creates. As the polyp larger in size will block the nasal passage to a greater extent and a small polyp will not cause that much of an obstruction. There can be a variety of causes underlying the condition of nasal polyp, which will be described as follows.

symptoms of nasal polyp

CAUSES

There are no exact known causes of nasal polyp till now. A variety of reasons can be comprehended behind the condition of nasal polyp. A history of recurrent infections, irritation or swelling is usually observed in the cases of nasal polyp. Nasal polyp are most commonly seen in young and middle aged adults, but it can occur at any age. There could be various risk factors that make you more prone to the condition such as asthma, vitamin D deficiency, cystic fibrosis, etc. This will result in the presentation of a variety of symptoms which will be discussed as follows.

SYMPTOMS

The nasal polyps cause irritation and swelling in the nasal passage lining.  The presenting symptoms will depend on the size of the polyp because the polyp itself is painless and soft. The common presenting features of the nasal polyps will include few or all of the following. Runny nose and snoring are the chief complaints by the patient.

DIAGNOSIS

The doctor will examine your nose to finally make a diagnosis. The proper examination of the nose may require other diagnostic tests also such as nasal endoscopy, CT scan (computed tomography), various allergy tests, blood tests, etc. As soon as a confirmatory diagnosis is made, proper medical treatment must be started.

TREATMENT

The management of nasal polyp in the modern perspective will include administration of various medications such as nasal corticosteroids, oral corticosteroids, or in the form of injectables, If the polyp is not managed through medicinal treatment, one may also be advised for surgical removal of the poly. Let us discuss the ayurvedic perspective of this condition.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF NASAL POLYP

The condition of nasal polyp can be correlated with the nasa arsha in the ayurvedic perspective. The nasa arsha is a combination of two words i.e. nasa and arsha. Nasa refers to the nose and the arsha refers to an outgrowth. Arsha, in general, can be understood as piles, when there is a growth similar to piles inside the nose or the nasal passage, it can be referred to as nasal polyp. The occurrence of disease in the body is a result of the vitiation of the dosha of the body. In this condition of nasa arsha, it is considered that the vitiated dosha accumulates in the region of the nose and thus, presents various difficulties. These difficulties may include pratishaya i.e. cold, atimatra kshavthu (Excessive sneezing), kricha uchavasa (dyspnoea or difficulty in breathing), puti nasya (foul odor), etc. This situation can be managed through the administration of various appropriate ayurvedic formulations.  These formulations will be described as follows.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR NASAL POLYPS

Planet Ayurveda is providing various formulations of natural herbs such as septrin tablets, Kanchnaar guggul, tulsi capsules, etc.These ayurvedic formulations are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of nasal polyp. The formulations are prepared strictly according to the procedures described in the samhitas (classical texts) and therefore are very effective in promoting the health of the patient and managing the diseased state effectively. The products beneficial for improving the condition of nasal polyp are described as follows

Herbal Remedies for Nasal polyps

Herbal Supplements for Nasal polyps

1. Septrin tablets

The septrin tablets prepared by planet ayurveda contain natural herbal extracts such as haldi (Curcuma longa), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), guggul (Commiphora mukul), etc. This combination of herbs help in improving the immunity of the body, hence fighting off the disease causing pathogen effectively. Septrin tablets help to improve the health of the respiratory system also, thus soothing the breathing difficulties.

Dosage – Two tablets two times a day after meal with water.

2. Kanchnaar Guggul

The kanchnaar guggul tablets prepared by planet ayurveda contains a combination of beneficial ayurvedic herbs such as kanchnar (Boerhavia variegata), amla (Embellica officinalis), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), etc. It is useful in subsiding various different types of abnormal outgrowth in the body.

Dosage – Two tablets two times a day after meal with water.

3. Tulsi capsules

Tulsi capsules are being prepared by Planet ayurveda. It contains natural extracts of the very beneficial herb tulsi (Ocimum sanctum). These capsules help to boost the immunity and are very beneficial in improving the health of the respiratory tract also. Tulsi capsules will help to manage nasal polyp and also improve the various associated breathing difficulties faced by the patient.

Dosage – One capsule two times a day after meal with water.

4. Yav Kshar

Yav Kshar is being prepared by Planet ayurveda. It is an alkaline preparation. Yavakshar is used to apply locally on the nasal polyp. It helps to improve the condition of nasal polyp as it is corrosive in nature.This will help in managing the nasal polyp effectively.

Method of application

Take yav kshar on clean cotton or on earbud and apply locally on the nasal polyp once or twice a day.

5. Dashmoola capsules

Dashmoola capsules are being prepared by Planet ayurveda. Dashmool as the name suggests, is a combination of ten beneficial ayurvedic extracts such as bilva (Aegle marmelos), gambhari (Gmelina arborea), etc. which help to improve the overall health status of the body. It mainly acts on balancing the vitiated dosha to improve the condition of nasal polyp.

Dosage – One capsule two times a day after meal with water.

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CONCLUSION

In a nutshell, it can be concluded that following a healthy diet and lifestyle will yield very fruitful results for the health of the individual. The people who are  suffering from Nasal polyp and desire a healthy body can include the ayurvedic formulations such as  dashmoola capsules, tulsi capsules, septrin tablets, etc. in their daily routine diet. These ayurvedic formulations as described above are very beneficial in managing the various types of nasal polyps and improving the general health of the patient. Thus, useful in improving the general quality of life of the patient .

Esophageal Motility Disorders, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

ABSTRACT

Esophageal motility disorders are not reported very commonly. These conditions are estimated to be responsible for causing chest pain or dysphasia (difficulty in eating food). Esophageal motility disorders are a group of disorders that hinder the normal functioning of the esophagus. These disorders can range from total absence of contractility to extremely forceful contractions. These disorders can be diagnosed by properly observing the patterns of esophageal motility. Let’s discuss it in detail!

INTRODUCTION

Esophageal Motility Disorderscomprise a variety of disorders that are majorly related to difficulty in swallowing such as insufficient motility disorder. The esophagus transports the consumed food from the mouth to the stomach. To transport the consumed particles from mouth to stomach, the muscles of the esophagus relax and tighten in a pattern similar to that of a wave. When this wave-like pattern of esophageal muscles is hindered (due to any cause), it leads to the condition of esophageal motility disorders.

Esophageal motility disorders

CAUSES

underlying the condition of esophageal motility disorders. Some of them are weakness of the muscles of the esophagus, due to various neurological disorders etc. There may be involvement of various disorders related to brain and muscles anatomy or physiology. The patients suffering from strictures which are either benign or malignant will be at a higher risk of suffering from esophageal motility disorders also. The spasms of esophagus will result in the patient’s increased risk of suffering from esophageal motility disorders.

SYMPTOMS

The person suffering from esophageal motility disorders presents various types of symptoms depending upon the condition of the body. Some of them are as follows- acid reflux, dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), etc. The patient may also complain of losing weight in the recent past. He/ She may be suffering from pneumonia which keeps reoccurring. The person feels like the food is stuck in his throat or chest i.e. he/ she faces difficulty in swallowing the food properly. The patient will complain of lack of sleep or disturbed sleep.

DIAGNOSIS

There are different types of investigations done to diagnose the patient who presents the symptoms of esophageal motility disorders. Some of them are barium swallow study, endoscopy (helps to visualize the inner walls of esophagus), esophageal manometry and ph study.

TREATMENT

The contemporary system of medicine manages the condition of esophageal motility disorders by various types of medications. The medicines include antispasmodic medicines. Botox injection is also given in cases of specific areas of the spasms. Dilation is done through balloon dilators to get relief in cases of sphincter. In a few cases, surgical manipulation may be needed as per the patient’s condition.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Esophageal Motility Disorders are a result of disoriented movement of the muscles of the esophagus. In the Ayurveda, Vata is said to be responsible for all types of movements in the body. So, these disorders can be correlated with the condition that arises due to the imbalance in the natural levels or working of the vata. To manage the condition various vata shamak (that subsides the vata) drugs should be used. The treatment therapy will include vata anulomana measures. Various medicines that are helpful in balancing the vata dosha are- maha shankh vati,avipattikar churna etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY DISORDER BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides various preparations of natural herbs such                  as digesto plan syrup, acido plan syrup, avipattikar churna, mahashankh vati, etc. which are prepared using authentic ways and provide great results in curing esophageal motility disorders. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors and fillers. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience.

Herbs for Esophageal motility disorder (EMD)Herbal Remedies For Esophageal Motility Disorder

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA

Avipattikar churna by Planet Ayurveda is pure powdered form of the following medicinal herbs-Pippali (Piper longum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Nagarmotha (Cyperus scariosus), Vida lavana (Salt), Vaividang (Embelia ribes), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), Tejpatra (Cinnamomum tamala), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Nishoth (Operculina turpethum), Sharkra (Sugar). The combination of these drugs are known to improve digestion, thus relieving various digestion related problems. They are good for kidney health. They also improve the cases of inflammation.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily

2. MAHASHANKH VATI

This vati is comprised of various Ayurvedic medicinal drugs such as Shunthi (Zinziber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Shankha Bhasma (ash of conch shell), Tamarind Bark (Tamarindus indica), Shuddha Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox), Rock Salt, Black Salt, and Sea Salt, etc. It is given in diseases related to gastro- intestinal tract such as indigestion, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, acidity, bloating of gas, piles etc.

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

3. DIGESTO PLAN SYRUP

Digesto plan syrup contains the following Ayurvedic drugs -Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum), Dhanayak (Coriandrum sativum), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Pudina (Mentha piperita), Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa), Sugar Syrup, etc. It improves digestion and also gives relief from esophageal motility disorders.

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons twice a day or as prescribed by Ayurvedic Practitioner.

4. ACIDO PLAN SYRUP

Acido plan syrup is a medicinal syrup that contains pure extract of the following- Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Sajjikshar (Soda-bi-carbonate), Ghrit Kumari (Aloe barbadensis ), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Triphala (Terminalia chebula), (Terminalia bellirica), (Emblica officinalis); Kokum (Garcinia indica), Pitta Papada (Fumaria indica), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Sugar Syrup etc. It improves the metabolism of the body. It improves the liver health of the individual.

Dosage: 1-2 teaspoons twice a day or as prescribed by an Ayurvedic Practitioner.

5. DIGESTION SUPPORT

Digestion support capsules are very good for improving digestion. It contains the following medicinal components-Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum) etc. It will give relief from indigestion. It helps in maintaining the natural balance of the tridosha i.e. vata, pitta,kapha. It is also used as a health tonic for the liver. It improves the overall health of the body.

Dosage: 1 Capsule twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

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CONCLUSION

The Ayurvedic principles consider that vata is the causative factor behind all the types of diseases. Managing the proper levels of vata will lead to the healthy state of the body. So, as the Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition it is capable of eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of vata balances in the body, the esophageal motility disorders can be corrected in almost all of the cases.