Ayurvedic View On Russell Silver Syndrome & Its Treatment
ABSTRACT
It is the growth disorder especially found in childrens which is characterized by slow growth .The baby born with low birth weight and the failure to attain height and weight at the particular age of life. Most babies of the world get this disease due to genetic causes. It is a chromosomal disorder which hampers the quality of life of patients as well as the attendants. It is also known as russell syndrome, silver russell dwarfism, silver russell dwarfism. So let us discuss this disease in detail so as to check out its signs and symptoms and how to take ayurvedic treatments.
INTRODUCTION
It is a very rare disorder which can occur due to intrauterine growth retardation and poor growth after birth. The patient has a prominent forehead, triangular face and asymmetrical body. The motor speech is delayed. The cause of this disease is still unknown. the patient gets difficulty in feeding in childhood due to asymmetrical body and loss of consciousness. The patient’s brain is developing but the other body parts and the height got restricted. The patient is just under weight. This syndrome is first described by russell thats why this disease is known as russell silver syndrome. About 60% of patients are diagnosed with this disease every year. The molecular genetic analysis should be performed to analyze the genetic recurrence of the disease.
IN AYURVEDA
This disease is related to ashtanindit purush. Acharya charak tells about these 8 types of purusha and its signs and symptoms too. This is a genetic disorder that comes from the mother or father. Amoung all the cases the patients of obese and lean have despicable features. These both patients does not tolerate the physical exercises.The lean patients may leads to thirst, hunger and difficulty in sexual intercourse.
CAUSES
Following are the causes of this disease
The causes are very complex. These causes are due to chromosome 11 and chromosome 7 dysfunctioning. This disease is genetic.
PROGNOSIS
Russel syndrome looks like a long term disorder which is good and rest is dependent upon the severity of the disease and its complications. The challenges are very common in this disease as the patient has to suffer with daily life challenges. Metabolic syndromes may be present during this disease.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
Following are the sign and symptoms of the disease
The signs and symptoms of the disease are mostly seen at birth or in early childhood.
- After birth the length and the height are below average
- The body and the limbs are asymmetrical
- The head circumference is normal
- Appearance of the face is triangular
- One arm is shorter than another
- Forehead is prominent
- Scoliosis
- Patients may suffer with kidney dysfunctions
- Hypoglycemia
DIAGNOSIS
Following are the diagnostic methods of this disease. Generally Russell Silver syndrome is diagnosed by a physical examination of a doctor. The features of this disease are not specific. Genetic testing registry is the tool which provides the full information about the genetic tests.
TREATMENT
Some physical therapies are recommended to the patient to lower down the signs and symptoms of this disease. Growth hormone therapy should be given to the childrens specially for lean body mass.
IN AYURVEDA
Acharya charak tells the best treatment for ashtnindit purush that is panchakarma. Proper snehana, swedana and then vamana, virechana, vasti karma should be done on alternate days. This is a long acting treatment which gives the best results in this disease. Poorva karma, madhyam karma and pradhan karma are Long term panchakarma therapies that are the best in treating this disease. After these procedures patients should follow the proper diet chart of pitta and vata to settle down the doshas in the body.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA
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1. ARVINDASAVA
It is traditionally made medicine which is very useful in this disease.it acts as a health tonic to the childrens. It helps in all children’s disorders. It is a liquid ayurvedic medicine which is easily digested by children and it is easy to use. It supports the proper functioning of the whole body and nourishes the cells also. This medicine is very useful in psychotic disorders. It supports nutritional deficiency disorders. The key ingredients contain amla (Emblica officianlis), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), bheda (Terminalia bellirica) etc. The herbs are best for the immune system and balancing the hormones in the body.
DOSAGE: 1 tsp twice a day with lukewarm water.
2. ENERGOPLAN SYRUP
This syrup is the best immunity booster which can be used by any type of age. The herbal medicines are amalaki (emblica officinalis), shatavari (asparagus racemosus), sariva (hemidesmus indicus). It helps to cool the pitta dosha and calm the effects of the body. As the name suggests energo plan means energy boosting syrup which is very helpful in this disease. It also helps to promote the strengthening of the body. The herbs it contains are the best for the nervous system also. It is also an effective brain tonic which acts on neurons of the brain. It also lowers the stress and anxiety levels naturally.
DOSAGE: 1-2 tsp twice a day.
Following are the 90 Sachets of Giloy Satva, Mukta Shukti Pishti, Akik Pishti, Jahar Mohra Pishti, Godanti Bhasma & Kumar Kalyan Ras
1. GILOY SATVA
It is made from the extract of guduchi. Hence it is called the guduchi satva. It is the magical powder made for all types of inflammatory diseases. This giloy satva is made for all the disorders of pitta dosha. The diseases like indigestion, acidity, jaundice, general debility, liver disorders are well managed by this medicine. It is also known as amrita satva. Amrita is the prayaya of guduchi. It is the traditional medicine which is said in charaka sutra sthana and is dahahar, deepana and balya. It contains only giloy (tinospora cordifolia). This herbal medicine is anti inflammatory, used in gout, prevents jaundice and also have hematogenic properties.
DOSAGE: 125-250 mg twice a day with lukewarm water.
2. MUKTA SHUKTI PISHTI
Mukta means pearls which are well known for their curable and preventive properties of the diseases. Pearls are the natural curative properties which contain calcium and mineral properties. It contains mukta shukti (pearl oyster), rosewater. It reduces the body heat and inflammatory disorders and also gives luster to the skin. It also has good results in skin disorders. Pishti is a pure ayurvedic formulation which shows best results and made with the fresh pearl. It can be used as an antidepressant and anti hypertensive. Pearl is a rich source of calcium which can be easily given in all types of bone disorders. It has a very nice fragrance with no specific taste. In this disease it acts as a best for natural growth hormone and maintains the bony structure of the patient.
DOSAGE: 5gms
3. AKIK PISHTI
It is the best cardiac tonic that helps to rejuvenate the function of the heart. It also helps to pump blood throughout the body. It is the ancient product made by our acharyas which is very useful in this disease. The key ingredients are akik churna (silicon dioxide), aloevera (aloe barbadensis), ketaki juice (pandanus odoratissimmus). This medicine is one of the best for growth factors and helps to maintain the full body mechanism. It also reduces the bad cholesterol from the body and helps in pumping of blood throughout the body. The key benefits of akik pishti is to give strength and promote healthy living of the patient. It also provides the natural minerals and energy to the body. It also gives very best results in digestion issues like indigestion, acidity and major liver disorders.
DOSAGE: 5 gms
4. JAHAR MOHRA PISHTI
This medicine has mild diuretic properties which excrete false toxins from the body. The pishti is meant for strengthening the heart and its arteries and veins. overall it promotes pumping of blood to the whole body. This medicine is prepared from jahar mohra stone which contains magnesium silicate. this medicine pacifies the vata,pitta and kapha dosha. It contains jaharmohra (serpentine). It is a choice of medicine which stimulates the proper functioning of hormones in the body. This medicine is given with praval pishti which acts as a catalyst and shows best results in this disease. Jahar Mohra pishti is very well and frequently used in hypertension. It also acts as the best medicine for all liver diseases. It helps in proper functioning of hepatocytes with which the secretion of bile gets maintained. It also gives strength to intestines to avoid bloating.
DOSAGE: 5gms
5. GODANTI BHASMA
It is the best combination of ayurvedic medicines which shows the best result in this disease. It is very rich in calcium and minerals. The ingredients are godanti stone, ghrit kumari sawaras and nimbu.it gives a long lasting effect to the body and helps in curing mild inflammatory disorders. This the bhasma made from gypsum which is used in very chronic disease and supports the musculature of the body. The medicine is made according to the principles of ras shastra which gives best results in all diseases. It is very cold and helps to treat the pitta dosha. It also shows best results in skin disorders like urticaria, rashes etc. It improves the overall strength and immunity of the body.
DOSAGE: 10 gm
6. KUMAR KALYAN RAS
It is the best medicine for childrens with their hormonal balances and growth factor. It also increases the stamina of the body and ensures the proper functioning of the brain. The immunity gets lower in this disease so this is the best medicine to increase the immunity of the body. It is prepared under supervision and specially made for children for their well being. It contains moti bhasma, Abhrak bhasma, loha bhasma, swarna bhasma etc. it mainly helps in congenital problems of childrens. There are many key benefits of this medicine in flu, colds and other inflammatory disorders of childers. It is the best treatment given to childrens for their overall health.
DOSAGE: 2gm
How To Consume – take 90 sachets of above ayurvedic formulation and give it to the child twice a day.
CONCLUSION
About this disorder 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 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.
