Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

February 19, 2022

Ayurvedic Treatment For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Abstract

Childhood is one of the second main phases for human development mainly starting from the age of one till you hit adolescence (12 to 13 years). It is the phase where they can have all the fun and it’s the age where they learn to grow both physically as well as mentally. But nowadays there are chances that they might develop arthritis and this makes their life miserable. This type of joint pain in children is known as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and can be seen in children below the age of 16. Almost 0.07 to4.1percent of the children are commonly suffering from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis from all over the world. In this article we are going to discuss this in detail along with its Ayurvedic remedy.

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

Just like adults there are chances that children might also develop arthritis. They are mostly seen in girls as compared to boys and this causes inflammation, pain as well as stiffness of the joints. It might also show some symptoms like rashes as well as fever. The main cause of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is not known yet but it mainly occurs when the immune system starts attack its own cells. There are different types of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis including:-

1. Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Rheumatoid Factor Negative

It is one of the common types to be seen in children and can be seen in more than one joint. In this type the children are very commonly seen with symptoms like chronicuveitis. It is important to note that tests for rheumatoid factor are negative in these patients.

2. Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Rheumatoid Factor Positive

Children with this type of juvenile arthritis are affecting more than five joints. The rheumatoid factors in these cases are ruled out as positive and mainly occur in teenage girls.

3. Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

It is a common but mild form which only affects a few joints and is considered chronic if it lasts for more than 6 months. It is mostly seen in knees as well as ankles along with that inflammation of eyes can also be seen.

4. Psoriatic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

In this type the children have a skin condition called Psoriasis where swelling of joints is very commonly seen. The symptoms of skin are seen first but sometimes the stiffness of joints can be seen earlier and psoriasis occurs years later. Other common signs that can be seen are swollen toes or fingers.

5. Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

This is a condition which affects the whole body and initially starts with a rash or fever. It could last for more than 2 weeks and are seen with symptoms like inflammation of the joint. If the disease becomes severe then inflammation can be seen around the organs like liver, lymph nodes, spleen etc.

6. Enthesitis-Related Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

This includes both enthesitis as well as arthritis basically enthesitis is swelling of the tendon connecting the joints. The most commonly seen sites of enthesitis are heels, bottoms of feet or knees whereas arthritis is seen in the knees, ankles or hips. There could also be few episodes of acute uveitis.

What are the signs or symptoms of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

The symptoms of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis differ from patient to patient depending on the type. But commonly seen clinical features are pain in joints, inflammation, stiffness and warmth. The clinical features are worse especially during the day and making the movement of joints restricted. One of the common signs seen during the early stages could be limping of one or both the legs.

The symptoms might also flare up and other inflammation related to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis could be:-

Uveitis:- It is an inflammation of the eyes especially seen in the middle part and is very common in JIA. It is usually seen after a few years of diagnosis. The types of Uveitis may differ in patients depending on the type of JIA:-

  1. Oligoarticular JIA: It could be seen during the early ages of the disease where chronic uveitis can show mild or no symptoms.
  2. Enthesitis-related JIA:- Children with the type of psoriatic JIA could be seen with the episodes of acute uveitis causing sudden pain in eyes along with redness or sensitivity.

If it is not treated properly then this might further lead to cataracts or glaucoma and in some cases even vision.

Changes in Skin:- Some patients of JIA might also develop changes in skin and this includes:-

  1. Psoriatic JIA which causes red scaly patches along with swollen toes or fingers.
  2. Systemic JIA might lead to fever along with red or pink light colored patches which might come or go.
  3. Polyarticular JIA with rheumatoid factor can cause formation of nodules or bumps on the body.

Complications in Growth:- It is important to note that children with any type of JIA causes problems while growing up. The severity depends on the type of joint involved in the disease but the bones present near the inflamed joint might swell slowly or quickly. This might cause the involved arm or leg to grow much longer than the other.

Fever:- Patients who have JIA commonly have fevers which might flare up at the beginning of the disease. The fever is commonly seen during the evening along with rashes which might move from one part to the other part of the body.

What are the Causes of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is caused when the immune system instead of protecting starts to attack the healthy tissues as well as cells. This then results in inflammation, swelling, stiffness, pain and many more. Inflammation caused by the JIA results in damage to the eyes, joints and also affects other organs.

Scientists are still figuring out the reason behind the immune system attacking the healthy tissue. It is believed that it includes the involvement of genes as well as environmental factors. This overreaction of the JIA is not known but scientists have identified the molecules that are involved in causing inflammation. Some of the main molecules are TNF-alpha, IL-6 and IL-1 which are involved in causing swelling of the joints.

How Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Can be Diagnosed?

Here are some of the Blood tests that can help in diagnosing the disease including:-

  1. C-Reactive protein:- This test basically helps in measuring the levels of general inflammation all over the body.
  2. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate:- It is the rate at which the red blood cells start to settle at the bottom of the tube. If the ESR levels are high then they might indicate involvement of inflammation in the body.
  3. Articular antibody:- These antibodies are basically proteins which are produced by our immune system when there is involvement of certain types of autoimmune disease.
  4. Rheumatoid factor:- It is the antibody which is commonly found in children suffering from Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. The levels of Rheumatoid factor indicate if the patient is suffering from arthritis or not.

Imaging Test

MRI or X-Rays which will help in ruling out if the pain is caused due to the factor, infections or tumor or not.

Herbal Remedies For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Provided By Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides a combination of herbal medicines not only in India but also other parts of the world. Each and every remedy is made from natural herbs that are free from chemicals, preservatives as well as additives. All of the medicines are made under the supervision of an MD Ayurvedic Doctor making it safe to use and free from side-effects. Here are the list of Herbal Medicine which will naturally help in treating JIA including:-

  1. Arvindasava
  2. Energo Plan Syrup
  3. Boswellia Curcumin
  4. Coral Calcium Complex
  5. Aamvatantak Churna

Ayurvedic Treatment For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Product Description

1. Arvindasava

It is made from the combination of herbs like Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Amalaki (Emblica offincinalis), Pit papara (Fumaria parviflora) etc. It is packed with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, antioxidant, antispasmodic properties making it perfect for Children with Juvenile Arthritis. Along with that it helps in increasing immunity and making people more active.

Dosage: Two teaspoonfuls twice daily with water after meals.

2. Energo Plan Syrup

As the name indicates it is helpful in increasing energy and improving the movement of the body. It is made from all the herbs like Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Pippali (Piper longum), Guggul (Commiphora mukul) etc. It helps in relaxing the joints and naturally reducing the pain as well as inflammation in the affected part.

Dosage: Two teaspoonfuls after meals with water twice daily.

3. Aamvatantak Churna

This includes the herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Suranjaan (Colchicum autumnale), Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale) ertc. It is effective in providing strength to muscles as it is packed with muscle relaxing properties. It is one of the best nerve tonics which helps in increasing stamina naturally and improving the symptoms.

Dosage: Half teaspoonful after meals twice daily.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

This herbal medicine is made from two herbs known as Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both being packed with anti-inflammatory properties helps in reducing any kind of swelling from joints. This makes it perfect for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as it also helps in treating symptoms like stiffness and pain as well.

Dosage: One capsule after meals with water twice daily.

5. Coral Calcium Complex

It is best known for improving bone density and increasing strength as well. It is very effective in all kinds of bone disorders and is made from herbal minerals like Praval Pishti, Akik Pishti, Mukta Pishti, Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) etc.The minerals involved in it help in increasing metabolism and naturally making the bones stronger.

Dosage: One capsule with water twice daily after meals.

Home Remedies for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Here are some of the remedies or lifestyle changes that can help in reducing the effect of JIA and this includes:-

  • Eating Healthy:- There are children who have poor eating habits which may lead to excessive weight making the movement difficult. It is important to maintain a proper healthy diet in order to maintain good body weight. It is important for them to include foods with an adequate amount of calcium in the diet which will reduce the risk of making the bones weak.
  • Exercising Regularly:- It is important to exercise in order to promote good muscle as well joint health and increase flexibility. One of the great exercises that can be done is swimming which will also reduce the stress on joints.
  • Applying Heat or Cold:- Stiffness is very commonly seen in patients, especially in the morning. In that case you can apply ice or hot pad on the affected joint depending on their suitability. In most cases the children prefer to be applied with a hot pack.

Conclusion

Childhood is the time where you develop both mentally as well as physically and it’s the time to have all the fun. But it’s unfortunate to have Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at such a young age which will disturb them from growing happily. So, the above mentioned herbal medicine will not only help in treating the symptoms but also the root cause of disease and making the children happy as well as healthy again.

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February 19, 2022

Natural Cure For Transverse Myelitis

ABSTRACT

Transverse myelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord of both sections. It is a neurological disorder which damages the insulating material on nerves. Still, 55% of cases are unknown and the remaining is autoimmune. The disease is rare but after this disease the quality of life decreases. This is very important to evaluate this disease earlier. Once this disease is treated there is a high chance of recurrence. So as to know more about this disease let us discuss this disease in detail as under.

Transverse myelitis

INFORMATION

The signals are interrupted by the spinal cord which are sent by the brain to the body is transverse myelitis. The patient gets pain and drowsiness. This disease may occur due to viruses and other body infections and in some cases this disease is unknown. The chances of occurrence may be at any age. On the testing of the spinal cord it is found that the immune proteins get higher. The high level of protein present in the spinal cord is responsible for pain and inflammation. More of the time the immune system of the body attacks the healthy cells that are why it is an autoimmune disorder. The dysfunction of bowel movements and sphincter activities are present. In this disease the myelin sheath of neurons gets damaged and this disease occurs.

IN AYURVEDA

This disease is related to vata dosha and rakta vaha strotas dushti (raktavarat vata). Vata is a very useful element present in the body which regulates all the physical and metabolic activities and supports the functioning and physical movements of the body.

CAUSES

Following are the causes of this disease. Most of the time it is found that this disease is autoimmune but can also get due to some other body infections like bacterial infections, fungal infections, parasites and viral infections

  • Multiple sclerosis is a disease by which the immune system of the body damages the myelin sheath which is very important to connect the brain to the spinal cord for signal purposes.
  • Devic disease is the type of inflammation which reduces the layer of myelin in the spinal cord and in the eye. Due to this the patient feels blurry vision.
  • Vaccinations used in infections trigger the cause of this disease.
  • Sarcoidosis may lead to inflammation throughout the body which also includes the optic nerve of the eye.
  • Herpes zoster virus

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

Following are the signs and symptoms of this disease:-
Usually the signs and the symptoms last for a few days to a few months.

  • Pain in the lumbar region. Sharp pain and the shooting pain which radiate to the lower limbs of the body. Sometimes the patient feels pain in the chest region.
  • Abnormal sensations in the body like numbness, tingling sensations may be present. Sensations from hot and cold things may last for a long time.
  • Weakness in arms and other parts of the body may be present. Sometimes patients get paralyzed.
  • Trouble with urinary and bowel functions.

COMPLICATIONS

Following are the complications of this disease:

Sexual dysfuction is very common complication the male partner experiences ejaculation dysfunctining and feels difficulty to reach at orgasm. Patients sometimes feel depressed which can aggravate transverse myelitis. Pain is another important complication which may last for many days.

DIAGNOSIS

Following is the diagnosis which is used in this disease:

Medical history of the patient and physical examination is very important to diagnose this disease. MRI scan is a very important key to diagnose this disease. The test of cerebrospinal fluid is necessary to find out the severity of infection present in the localized area. Spinal tap is one of the best methods used to detect the infection in fluid between two vertebrae.

TREATMENT

Anti inflammatory drugs are the best medicines in allopathy to stop the spread of infection. Steroidal therapy for lowering the symptoms of the disease. plasma exchange therapy is one of the best therapies which helps to enhance healing power in the particular area.

Acharya in Ayurveda said that panchakarma therapy is the best therapy to avoid the signs and symptoms and cures this disease. Patient suffers with pain in the spinal area that’s why acharya told vasti karma in this disease which lowers down the increased vata dosha and settles down this disease very effectively. Niruh vasti and sneha vasti should be administered on alternate days. Madhutailik vasti,yapana vasti, sidh vasti all are anuvasana vasti which are to be given on alternate days.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is best for providing a good therapeutic approach to all diseases. The products of planet Ayurveda are 100% safe and easy to use. These products are made under the supervision of experts and also have good therapeutic results in all types of disease. Each and every medicines of planet Ayurveda go through the medical trials which are properly tested in labs. These all medicines are side effect free. Planet Ayurveda provides the following herbal and pure products for the treatment of this disease.

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Shilajit Capsules
  3. Ashwagandha Capsules
  4. Yograj Guggul
  5. Neuro Plan Syrup
  6. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Transverse-myelitis

1. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

The capsules are very effective in inflammatory diseases. The contents are shallaki (boswellia serrata), curcumin (curcuma longa). It is the most effective combination of natural herbs which help in most severe cases of neurological disorders. It also helps to promote the proper blood supply to joints and the whole body. It is good medicine for back pain, wrist pain, toe pain and swellings in the joints. It is also very useful for the flexibility of the joints. It also gets used in arthritis and has analgesic effects which suppress the inflammation and pain.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

2. SHILAJIT CAPSULES

It is one of the best medicines of ayurveda and famous medicine of ayurveda which works on the weak points of the body. Mainly it is used in preventing the number of diseases. Shilajit is best for weak purposes in the body. It acts as the best supplement for male and females.it is one of the best medicines for anti aging purposes. Even acharya sushrut told shilajit that there is no disease which cannot be cured by shilajit. It is very rejuvenative and acts as a rasayana. Shilajeet capsules are made from extract form of shilajeet which is collected from himalayas in a crude form. It is also anti-oxidant and provides proper minerals and vitamins to the body. It is very safe to consume and all and helps to reduce wrong toxins in the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

3. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES

This is also a very popular medicine of ayurveda which is used in the disorders of muscle and bone. Ashwagandha is one of the best medicines for neuro disorders also it is number one stress buster and provides good results in all diseases.it also helpful in palpitation and anxiety disorders. Ashwagandha is very useful in all nervous disorders. It acts as a natural nerve tonic. It also enhances the physical strength of the body and helps to fight against the bacterial and viral disorders. It also provides good nourishment to all body tissues. Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is the number one drug and also called as winter cherry helps to balance the vata dosha in the body. As all we know vata is the only one which promotes the movements of the body. Ashwagandha may also be given to up growing children’s by which it can be used as the best herbal tonic to them and also increases the memory power of the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 capsules once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

4. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

It is also the best medicine for pacifying the vata dosha in the body. It acts as an anti inflammatory medicine for this disease it promotes the quality of strength and immune system and supports healthy menstrual cycle also. It helps to relax the nerve endings of the body by which pain subsides. It is the classical formulation which is used the same as our ancient acharyas. It contains guggul (commiphora mukul), chitrak (plumbago zeylanica), pippali (piper longum) etc. the combination of the herbs are also help to regulates the good blood flow to the infected areas. It is widely used medicine for vata disorders and gives strength to joints of the body. Yograj is one of the best medicines to remove the false toxins from the body.

DOSAGE-1-2 tab once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

5. NEUROPLAN SYRUP

It is the best syrup made for exact neuro disorders. The herbs are brahmi (bacopa monnieri), pippali (piper longum), sonth (zingiber officinale) etc. As the name suggests, this is the best medicine for neuro problems like stress, depression, sadness etc. it is very well made for enhancing the memory power, focus and attention. It also shows best results in children. The nervous system is very well nourished by this syrup which is mandatory to maintain in old age. It also nourishes the nerve cells and helps to maintain coordination and fight against major health issues. Diseases like alzheimer, dementia  are cured with this syrup. It also helps to maintain the doshas in the body. The numbness and tingling sensations in the body are very well cured by this syrup. It is a nerve tonic which can  be used by any age group. The herbs this syrup contains very well shows the 100% results in weakness.

DOSAGE-1-2 tsp once or twice daily.

6. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS

It is the best medication to treat vataj disorders. It shows best results in bone disorders also. It is very well made by the methods of ras shastra. The medicines are swarna bhasma (calx  of gold), loha bhasma (calx of iron), praval bhasma (calx of coral) etc. This medication is used in various vataj disorders like hemiplegia and other pain symptoms in the body. It is the best medication for inflammatory diseases also. It lowers the numbness and also helps to fight against the anxiety disorders. This medication should be avoided in the gestational period only. It also acts as a catalyst which can be given with other medications and gives best results in all disorders.

DOSAGE-1-2 tab once or twice daily with lukewarm water.

CONCLUSION

This disorder is very common in old age and there is no proper cure in allopathy medicines; they do only symptomatic treatments for this disease which includes anti-inflammatory drugs. But in ayurveda our acharya gave proper and long acting treatments. The products of planet ayurveda are all are according to our ancient acharya which are very effective. The products are 100 % ayurvedic and made under the supervision of experts. Each and every product contains pure ayurvedic herbal medicines and are all side effect free. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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