Category: Home Remedies

Adult Still’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment in Ayurveda

Abstract

Still, ’s Disease also known as Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disease with classical traits of fever, pain, and rash. People in the middle age group are at high risk of getting this disease. We will get to know more about this disease through this informative article which will light up various aspects of this disease. Also in the end we will discuss the side effects of free ayurvedic treatment for recovery from this disease.

 Adult Still’s Disease

Introduction

Adult Still’s Disease is a rare type of Arthritis with inflammatory joints, pain, fever, and skin rashes. This can occur once or over and over again in episodes. Along with joint swelling, it also causes swelling in tissues, organs, and lymph nodes. Symptoms appear and disappear in episodes. This can occur for months to years. Adult Still’s Disease is also known as Polygenic Autoinflammatory Disorder. While making its prognosis we can assume three conditions-

Adult Still’s Disease will be for less than a year.

Adult Still’s Disease will have flares, and symptoms will disappear between them

Adult Still’s Disease will have regular flares with long-term arthritis.

Ayurvedic aspect

In Ayurveda, we cannot relate Adult Still’s Disease directly to a disease, but we can correlate its symptoms to many diseases. Rheumatoid Arthritis is correlated to Aamvat which is cured by eliminating amatoxins and balancing Vata dosha in the body. Other inflammatory and skin rashes symptoms are due to an imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha. These doshas are balanced properly with ayurvedic medicines and therapies. Fever is also a symptom of Yamagata and other inflammatory conditions that are treated along with these disorders.

The combined occurrence of these three disorders suggests the excessive aggravation and imbalance of doshas in the body that should be quickly managed by enhancing Ojas (immune system), pacifying doshas, and eliminating toxins from the body.

Causes

It is a rare inflammatory disease of unknown etiology but some causes assumed to be are

  •   Weak immune system
  •   Certain antigens
  •   Elevated IL 18. IL-6.
  •   Autoimmune disorders
  •   Infectious agents
  •   Malignancy

 Symptoms

The following symptoms are most commonly seen

  • Fever
  • Rashes
  • Sore throat
  • Odynophagia
  • Swelling in joints
  • Pain in joints
  • Muscles pain
  • Weight loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hepatomegaly (chronic case)
  • Splenomegaly (rare)

Diagnosis

Many diagnostic tests are conducted to confirm Adult Still’s Disease

  •   Blood tests 
  •   Liver function test
  •   RA factor analysis
  •   Lymph nodes assessment 
  •   Complete blood count
  •  Cush or Yamaguchi criteria are followed for proper diagnosis including Major, Minor, and Exclusive criteria.

Should be differentiated from other infectious diseases such as mycoplasma, rubeola, HBV, HIV, etc.

Complications

  •   Cardiac problems
  •   Muscular problems
  •   Hepatitis
  •   Pleural effusion
  •   Neurological problems
  •   Vision issues

Treatment

A variety of drugs are used for the treatment of Adult Still’s Disease according to the associated symptoms

  •   Antipyretics
  •   Glucocorticoids
  •   Anti-inflammatory drugs
  •   Corticosteroids
  •   Symptomatic treatment for skin rashes and other symptoms
  •   Antirheumatic drugs
  •   Intravenous immunoglobulins

Herbal remedies for Adults still a disease by Planet Ayurveda

Ayurveda medicines are very beneficial in the treatment of Adult Still’s Disease. Planet Ayurveda is a leading manufacturing company of various herbal medications with the best result for 2 decades. This company is internationally certified and people worldwide are using its products and medicines. Their products are 100% vegetarian and are purely made from standardized extracts of various potential medicinal plants. They strictly follow government guidelines for making their products.

Product List

  1. Yograj Guggul

  2. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

  3. Panchtiktaghrit Guggul

  4. Amar Sundari Vati

  5. Aanvatantak Churna

  6. Maharasnadi Kwath

Herbal Remedies for Adult Still’s DiseaseHerbal Remedies for Adult Still’s Disease

Products Description

1. Yograj Guggul

These tablets contain Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Pippali (Piper longum), Mustaka (Citrus rotundus), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), etc. These herbs support healthy muscles and joints. Yograj Guggul is very beneficial in joint inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It gives wonderful results by reducing joint inflammation and reducing symptoms of fever, pain, and numbness in the body.

Dosage  Take 2 tablets twice daily

2. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules

These capsules are prepared from standardized extracts of these two herbs- Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). These herbs increase immunity and act as antioxidants and their anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling in the joints. These capsules are beneficial in various bone disorders like- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and sciatica. These capsules will improve blood circulation in the joints and prevent joint damage.

Dosage   Have only 1 capsule twice daily

3. Panchtiktaghrit Guggul

These tablets contain herbs Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Patola Patra (Trichosanthes dioica). It is used to maintain healthy skin texture. These age-old ayurvedic herbs maintain the proper level of Pitta dosha in the body which will aid in healing and improving skin texture. In stills disease, these tablets will reduce the symptoms of rashes and keep the skin healthy.

Dosage  Take 2 tablets twice daily

4. Amar Sundari Vati

This classical herbal preparation contains herbs such as Ginger (Zingiber officinalis), Nagkesar (Mesue ferrea), Loh Bhasma (Iron calx), etc. These tablets are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors, yeast, binders, and filters and are purely vegetarian. Consuming these tablets will pacify the aggravated Vata dosha. Balanced Vata dosha will ease the symptoms of joint pain, muscle pain, organ, and joint inflammation.

Dosage  Take 2 tablets twice daily

5. Aanvatantak Churna

This amazing and special formulation for joint disorder- Rheumatoid arthritis consists of Ama and Vata reducing herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Sonth (Zingiber officinalis), Suranjaan (Colchicum autumnal), Methi (Fenugreek seeds), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus). These herbs are very beneficial in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and every other form of arthritis. The churna nourishes the joints and gives them strength to preserve the overall health of the body.

Dosage  Take half a teaspoon daily with water

6. Maharasnadi Kwath

This herbal formulation contains Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Vacha (Adhatoda vasica), Chavya (Piper chaba), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), etc. It is indicated in Vata disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, hernia, gout, knee pain, etc. The kwath pacifies the Vata dosha which will ease the abnormal symptoms and maintain a healthy body. 

Dosage  Take 2 tablespoons twice daily.

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Conclusion

Although Adult Still’s Disease is a rare disease that occurs in episodes, and symptoms may come back after years of gap. But this condition directly compromises your immune system. Why ignore the symptoms if you have a safe and effective treatment option for your disease? Visit us at www.PlanetAyurveda.com for more queries. 

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) its Treatment with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and adrenal glands. This genetic disease is more common in boys and they show symptoms in the early age group of 4 to 10 years. The symptoms and progression can worsen with time which can also lead to total disability in the child. Life expectancy depends on early diagnosis and proper treatment. The condition and life expectancy can vary according to the type and duration of the treatment. In this article, we will discuss all the symptoms and causes of Adrenoleukodystrophy, along with its management in Ayurveda without the additional side effects.

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

Introduction

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a genetic condition that damages the myelin sheath (membrane around the brain and the spinal cord). It is an X-linked disorder that reduces the ability of the nerves to transmit information to the brain. The electric impulses go slow when the myelin sheath is damaged. Adrenoleukodystrophy is characterized into flowing four types-

  • Childhood Cerebral ALD
  • Adrenomyeloneuropathy
  • Addison’s Disease
  • Asymptomatic

The signs and symptoms for each type appear between early childhood and middle age. The symptoms are common and tend to worsen with time if not treated properly. Severe cases of Adrenoleukodystrophy may develop Cerebral x-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy. Some children may not show clear symptoms but the medical tests show biochemical abnormalities. These types of Adrenoleukodystrophy can also be seen in the same genetic family.

Ayurvedic Aspect

In Ayurveda, the genetic disorders are directly laid as Beej Dushti or Beej Pradoshaj Vikaras. The body energies Vata, Pita, and Kapha are responsible for these types of abnormalities. Improper and unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits can lead to genetic abnormalities. Poorva Karmas are also said to be responsible for these genetic variations in Ayurveda. Thus medicinal and spiritual therapy both are practiced hand in hand for the proper treatment of Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Causes

Adrenoleukodystrophy is caused due to-

  • Mutations and variations in gene ABCD1
  • ABCD1 gene instructs for the proper production of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALDP) Protein. The mutation in this gene minimizes the production of ALDP.
  • This also leads to the destruction of myelin sheaths in the brain and spinal cord.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Adrenoleukodystrophy due to the destruction of the myelin sheath and low production of ALDP could be –

  • Loss of vision
  • Deafness
  • Seizures
  • Learning disabilities
  • Difficulty in balancing
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Adrenocortical insufficiency
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Urinary problems
  • Stiffness
  • Weakness in legs
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Poor coordination
  • Coma

Diagnosis

The diagnosis is made by observing the physical symptoms and watching the family history. Diagnostic tests done are

  • Blood tests
  • Fibroblast cell culture
  • MRI scan
  • Vision screening
  • Skin biopsy

Treatment

There is no cure for Adrenoleukodystrophy in modern medicine. Yet, many medications are used to manage the symptoms

  • Drugs to reduce stiffness
  • Anti-seizure drugs
  • Physical therapy
  • Adrenal insufficiency treatment
  • Gene therapy
  • Stem cell transplant

Ayurvedic Treatment

Ayurvedic treatment can be very effective in managing Adrenoleukodystrophy. Various herbal modalities help to manage such genetic diseases naturally. Planet Ayurveda company offers pure medicines for the management of various disorders throughout the entire world. Treatment includes long-term medications along with modalities offered by the company. The treatment done by our doctors is completely ayurvedic and the medicines prepared by us are pure and potent enough to ease the symptoms. All medicines from tablets to capsules, even syrups are made from 100% pure natural standard extracts of the herbs, without any adulteration and chemicals. Planet Ayurveda offers treatment for Adrenoleukodystrophy with the following listed potential herbal formulations-

  1. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
  2. BRAHMI CAPSULES
  3. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
  4. RASRAJ RAJ
  5. GILOY CAPSULES
  6. SPIRULINA CAPSULES

Herbal Remedies For Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

Herbal Remedies For Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules are manufactured from the herbal extracts of the herb Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). This herb increases body strength by enhancing immunity to fight against infections. Ashwagandha has very potent results as a medicinal herb that also has remarkable results in several disorders as it balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. It effectively cures many body ailments and manages various diseases effectively, one among them is Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Dosage – Take 1 capsule twice a day

2. Brahmi Capsules

Standard extracts of the coolant herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) are used to manufacture these capsules. Brahmi has been used since ancient times for managing various mental disorders. Brahmi is considered as Roga-Nashini (eliminate mind ailments), Deergh-aayu and has also proved its effectiveness in Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Dosage – Take 1 capsule two times a day with water.

3. Gotu Kola Capsules

These herbal capsules are manufactured from pure extracts of Mandookparni (Centella asiatica). These capsules will help to maintain psychic energies in balance. These mind energies are Satva, Rajas, and Tamas which keep the mind healthy. These capsules will overcome the symptoms produced due to the destruction of myelin sheath I Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. Rasraj Ras

This is a classical formulation to keep the Vata dosha balanced. It contains Ras sindoor (Processed mercury), Loha Bhasma (Iron calx), Vanga bhasma (Tin calx), Lavang (Syzygium aromatic), kakmachi ras (Solanum nigrum), etc. This medicine is basically instructed for the treatment of neuromuscular disorders such as hemiplegia, locked jaw, dizziness, and strengthening the body by overcoming weakness and fatigue.

Dosage– Have 1 tablet twice daily.

5. Giloy Capsules

The capsules are made from extracts of herb Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). Giloy is used as an immunomodulator that refreshes the inflamed membranes in the body. It also fights against many infections in the body by developing immunity. There is no adverse effect of these capsules and very effectively eases the symptoms of Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Dosage – Have 1 capsule twice daily with water.

6. Spirulina Capsules

These nutritious capsules are prepared from 100% pure extracts of Spirulina. These capsules have many health benefits on immunity, brain, eyes, hemoglobin, body energy, kidneys, heart, allergic reactions, etc. These capsules are very helpful in patients suffering from Adrenoleukodystrophy.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily.

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Conclusion

Ayurvedic is very effective in managing genetic disorders through various therapies including medicinal, yogic, and spiritual therapies. They are safe to use and have long term side effects, unlike modern medicines. For Ayurvedic experience, consult our ayurvedic doctors at www.PlanetAyurveda.com