Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

April 17, 2023

HERBAL TREATMENT FOR HYPERTROPHIC OSTEODYSTROPHY

Abstract

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (metaphyseal osteopathy) is a disease of the long bones of young, growing, large- and giant-breed dogs that cause metaphyseal trabecular disruption. The cause is generally unknown. This condition mainly affects the dogs of large breeds. The male dogs are affected more than female dogs. This problem is associated with young dogs as it affects metaphysis. As dogs are active creatures, proper joint health is very important. Thus it is the duty of pet parents to analyse and improve bone and joint health.

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy in Dog

Introductio

HOD is a condition that affects young large-breed dogs. It is an orthopaedic disease associated with a very painful condition. It was first documented in the year 1930. It is a kind of developmental and autoinflammatory problem of bones. This disease is documented generally between the age of seven weeks to eight months. The peculiar sign of HOD is that it is seen oftenly in the puppies/dogs of giant breeds. In HOD the blood flow decreases to the bone adjacent to the joint. This obstructs the formation of bone. Thus bone is not able to harden properly as a healthy puppy. HOD is able to cause permanent damage to the growth plates in the dogs. Here in this article we will discuss HOD w.r.t its Ayurvedic aspect and management.

Causes

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a developmental disorder, and the exact cause remains unknown at this time. It has been hypothesised that there may be a genetic component causing HOD in dogs. The basic causes are canine distemper virus, previous vaccination, hereditary causes and auto-immune disorders. The other associated factors or contributing factors for HOD are eating a poor or unbalanced diet.

Signs and symptoms

  • Fever which may range above 106 degree Fahrenheit ( the normal body temp in dogs is 101-102.5 degree Fahrenheit). With anorexia and depression, fever is also associated with the underlying symptoms. Mild to severe lameness is also seen.
  • Difficulty in standing or walking
  • Lack of appetite
  • The most affected bones in HOD are radius, ulna and tibia. The breeds included are Danes, Boxers and Shepherds.
  • Poor development of enamel of teeth.
  • Pain and swelling of the metaphysis (the part of the bone adjacent to the joint).
  • Depression and loss of appetite.
  • Severe dehydration and pain affecting the area.
  • Limb deformities can also be seen.

Diagnosis

Following diagnostic criteria can be used

  1. X rays.
  2. Breed of dog
  3. Age.
  4. Symptoms

Ayurvedic aspect

The concept of ancient veterinary science or pashu ayurveda is a dedicated approach towards the wellbeing of our beloved pets. It shows a sweet relation between humans and animals. Animals, especially dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship. Pashu Ayurveda was developed by our ancient sages for the good health of animals, birds and plants. Precisely if we discuss HOD, it can be correlated with vata vikar or especially the Asthi majjagat vata. Vata is the master of all the activities in the body. But for better body status all the doshas should be in a balanced state. The imbalance in the body doshas or their vitiation leads to poor status of the body. It is mentioned beautifully in a sutra by Acharya charak 28/33 chikitsa sthana.

This sutra states that the symptoms of aggravated vata are Asthibheda (breaking pain in the bones), Parv Bheda (pain in all joints), Mamas kshya (Myopathy), Balam kshya (weakness), anidra (Insomnia), Vedna ( Pain in the body), Asthi shosh (Osteoporosis), Asthishoola (Ostalgia), Majja shosh (Depleted bone tissue or bone marrow).
The Ayurveda is playing a significant role in improving the status of dogs suffering from HOD.

The herbs like Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Mustaka (Citrus rotundus), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Ardraka (Zingiber officinale) and many more are helpful for the good status of HOD in dogs

Herbal remedies for Hypertrophic osteodystrophy by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub for the manufacturing of best-quality herbal remedies. Our prime goal and ambition is to awaken mankind to the deep secrets of Ayurveda and its health benefits. Our pets are our companions and it’s our prime duty to keep them free of disease. In the same direction Planet Ayurveda has brought the best formulations for the management of Hypertrophic osteodystrophy in dogs:-

Herbal Remedies For Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Buy Now

1. Yograj guggul

Yograj Guggulu is a herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda contains Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum) etc. Yograj guggul is helpful to pacify the pain and ease the movement of joints. Also it is able to drain out the toxins from the system. Yograj guggul is able to pacify the vata dosha in the joints of the dogs and promote the healthy neuromuscular system.

Dosage– 3 tablets twice daily.

2. Joint aid plus

The Chief ingredients of Joint Aid plus are Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). The joint aid plus capsule of Planet Ayurveda is helpful for the management of Joint pain and weakness. This capsule helps to pacify the aggravated vata dosha and maintains flexibility of joint movement in dogs suffering from HOD. The joint aid plus capsule of Planet Ayurveda is helpful and supports the cartilage, tendons, ligaments and promotes the synovial fluid.

Dosage–2 caps twice daily.

3. Boswellia curcumin–

Boswellia Curcumin Capsule is an ayurvedic formulation that contains shallaki (Boswellia) and curcumin as the key ingredients. It is rich in antioxidant properties, which support the movement of the joint. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is used in all types of joint pain. This capsule helps to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Dosage– 2 capsules twice daily

4. Ashwagandha cap

The ashwagandha capsule is a herbal product of Planet Ayurveda loaded with pure extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Ashwagandha is a well-known stress reliever. Helps to promote good nervous status and reduce the pain as well. Also Ashwagandha helps to promote bone mineralization.

Dosage– 2 capsules twice daily

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Conclusion

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a disease of concern for the beloved pets, the dogs. HOD is a very painful condition hence its important to manage it. Pashu Ayurveda is the medical science associated with the territory of animals. It is important that we should manage the disease of animals as guided by our saints in Ayurvedic classical texts. Planet Ayurveda undertakes a task to keep animals fit and prevent them from the side effects of synthetic drugs.

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April 17, 2023

Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome – Symptoms And Treatment By Ayurveda

Abstract

Small bowel obstruction is one of the most common problems which surgeons encounter. Patients present with a number of complaints such as pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, distension of the abdomen, gas, bloating, constipation, and many more. The bowel obstruction can be due to a number of reasons such as adhesions, hernias, carcinomas, abscesses, gallstones, enteroliths, foreign bodies, bezoars, strictures, abdominal cocoon syndrome, etc. Abdominal cocoon syndrome is one of the rarer causes of bowel obstruction. In the text below, we will discuss abdominal cocoon syndrome in detail and also have a look at the management protocol of the same in the contemporary medicinal system and in the traditional Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda. Let’s get it!! 

Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome

Introduction

Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in which small intestinal encapsulation is done by a fibrous-collagenous membrane. The encapsulation can be partial or total. This is given synonyms of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis and peritonitis chronic fibrosis incapsulate. There is no cause known for the occurrence of the condition. Usually, patients report to the OPD with symptoms of partial bowel obstruction. In India and Pakistan, the endemic areas, the condition mimics intestinal tuberculosis. This is most common in adolescent young girls. In Ayurveda, this thing can be related to the buildup of ama (endotoxins) and aggravation of the kapha dosha that hampers the activity of the vata dosha. Now let’s have a look at the causes, signs, symptoms, investigations, and management of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome !!

Causes

  • No known cause has been elucidated so far.
  • The condition is idiopathic. Though some of the theories have been put forth but no evidence has been established.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Gas
  • Bloating
  • Abdominal distension etc

Investigations

  • Abdominal ultrasound
  • CECT (Contrast-enhanced CT) scan
  • MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging)

Management

  • Supportive management
  • Surgery

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome 

Ayurveda is a life science based on three principles of doshas or three energies namely vata, pitta, and kapha. These three when in normal quantity define health whereas their altered condition is regarded as a state of disease. Ayurveda has been serving the mankind for ages. In Ayurveda, diseases are managed with certain procedures, therapies, and medications.

Coming to abdominal cocoon syndrome, this condition has no direct correlation with any of the disorders mentioned in Ayurvedic texts. But we are going to correlate it along the lines of dosha involved in the occurrence of abdominal cocoon syndrome.  Due to inappropriate food habits and deeds, the formation of ama (endotoxins) occurs. This also leads to the aggravation of the kapha dosha which abnormally enlarges the membrane that encapsulates the small intestine that results in small bowel obstruction. Small bowel obstruction gives rise to a number of symptoms. Obstruction of the bowel also leads to hampering the functions of other doshas such as altered pitta results in digestion-related problems and altered vata dosha results in constipation and other associated symptoms.

Management of abdominal cocoon syndrome is a multifold protocol. Correcting the kapha dosha and removing the ama is the first objective of the treatment and management of the symptoms simultaneously.

The medicines that are effective in the management are Triphala guggul, dashmoolarishta, kafketu ras, triphala churna, abhayadi guggul, kachnaar guggul, sanjivani vati, arogyavardhini vati, ajmodadi churna, amavatari ras, etc.

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome 

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified, US-FDA, and ISO 9001:2015-certified Ayurvedic company. The objective of Planet Ayurveda is to spread Ayurveda across the globe and Planet Ayurveda also produces products as mentioned in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia and other texts of Ayurveda. The products are available in various forms that can be taken according to the person’s comfort. The products are so pure and herbal that they do not contain any kind of adulterants or chemicals. The products are gluten-free and halal-certified. It doesn’t even contain synthetic and artificial sweeteners. Planet Ayurveda has a wide range of products for every health problem. Planet Ayurveda extends its variety of products that are beneficial in the management of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome.

Given are the formulations that help in managing Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome

Product List  

1. Triphala Guggul

2. Vidangarisht

3. Kumaryasav

4.  Avipattikar Churna

5.  Sanjivani Vati

Herbal Remedies For Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome 

Herbal Remedies For Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome 

Product Description

1. Triphala Guggul

Triphala Guggul is a classical Ayurvedic formulation for various health problems. Triphala Guggul is composed of the herbs haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia Billerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and guggul (Commiphora mukul). It is the best formulation for constipation and has anti-inflammatory properties.  As constipation is one of the symptoms of abdominal cocoon syndrome, thus it helps in relieving constipation in the condition. As it works one kapha dosha, it helps in diminishing the encapsulation and relieving the obstruction.

Dosage: Two tablets twice a day.

2. Vidangarisht

Vidangarisht is a classical Ayurvedic formulation for the digestive system. It has a number of health benefits and is used in a number of conditions. Vidangarisht is a fermented ayurvedic syrup that contains the goodness of herbs such as waiving (Embelia ribes), kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), pippali mool (Piper longum), path (Cissampelos pareira), Lodha (Symplocos racemosa), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata) and others. Vidangarisht pacifies the kapha dosha and this helps in the scraping of fibrous encapsulation. This helps in setting the intestines free and the obstruction is automatically relieved. Therefore, Vidangarisht is of great help in the management of abdominal cocoon syndrome.

Dosage: Two tsp twice a day.

3. Kumaryasav

Kumaryasav is a classical herbomineral ayurvedic formulation. Kumaryasav is good for digestion-related problems. It contains various herbs such as gwar path (Aloe barbadensis), sonth (Zingiber officinale), pippali (Piper longum), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), lung (Syzygium aromaticum), loha bhasma (calx of iron), dhania (Coriandrum sativum), vaividang (Embelia ribes) and various others. Kumaryasav has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, antioxidant, mild laxative, and various properties. Kumaryasva promotes appetite and digestion which is hampered by the abdominal cocoon syndrome. Kumaryasav works of the kapha dosha thus help in the scrapping of the encapsulation. Therefore, it removes the encapsulation and also the symptoms associated with abdominal cocoon syndrome. 

Dosage: Two tsp twice a day.

4.  Avipattikar Churna

Avipattikar churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation that helps in various disorders of the digestive system. Avipattikar churna is a blend of various ayurvedic herbs such as pippali (Piper longum), sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), amla (Emblica Officinalis), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), shot (Operculina turpethum) and various others. Avipattikar churna clears the bowel very nicely and relieves constipation. With its laxative properties, it helps in the alleviation of abdominal cocoon syndrome. 

Dosage: One tsp twice a day.

5.  Sanjivani Vati

Sanjivani Vati is a classical Ayurvedic medicine with a number of health benefits. Sanjivani vati is composed of vidanga (Embelia ribes), sonth (Zingiber officinale), pippali(Piper longum), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), shuddha vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox) and others. Sanjivani vati is a perfect remedy for the removal of endotoxins. As all the herbs in the formulation are of hot potency which arrests, reverses, and pacifies the alleviated kapha aggravation which eventually helps in the correction of abdominal cocoon syndrome and removes the bowel from the encapsulation.

Dosage: Two tablets twice a day.

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Conclusion

Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. This is caused by an abnormal sac of fibrous collagenous membrane. The cause of the condition is unknown. Bowel obstruction results in a number of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, etc. The management of the condition is totally surgical. The abnormal sac is removed through operation. Whereas the management in Ayurveda is based on the lines of dosha involved. The main dosha involved here in this condition is kapha. Thus correcting the vitiated kapha dosha leads to an easing of the condition where other medications are given to check the other symptoms associated with Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome. Thus, herbal medicines are of great help in the management of the above aid condition. The medicines above explained do an important role in the management of Abdominal Cocoon Syndrome. 

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