Category: Brain / Memory Health

September 19, 2023

Shaken Baby Syndrome Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Abstract

The term shaken baby refers to violent back-and-forth movements of the head by the carer, which can result in severe clinical results such as bleeding. This aggression may not result in external damage, but it has a significant impact on inside organs. Repeated acceleration and deceleration produced by shaking are also linked to brain damage. According to studies, a common activity that accompanies shaken infant syndrome is the prolonged wailing of a healthy baby. The cause, symptoms, and treatment of shaken baby syndrome are now discussed briefly.

Shaken baby syndrome
Introduction

Shaken baby syndrome is a type of mental illness that occurs when an infant or young child is violently shaken. When this happens, the nerve travels back to the skull, causing bleeding, bruising, and swelling. Shaken Baby Syndrome is known to cause long-term brain damage and even death.

Causes of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when a parent shakes the baby out of anger or stress. Babies cannot support the weight of their heads because of weak neck muscles. This can cause bruising, swelling, and bleeding.

Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  1. Drowsiness
  2. Poor eating
  3. Excessive irritability
  4. Vomiting
  5. Seizures
  6. Coma
  7. Paralysis
  8. Breathing problem
  9. Bluish or pale skin
  10. Thrive failure
  11. Lethargy
  12. Difficulty staying awake
  13. Head enlargement
  14. Trouble sucking
  15. Dilated pupil

Risk Factors of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  1. Stress
  2. Domestic violence
  3. Depression
  4. Alcohol abuse
  5. Unrealistic expectations of babies
  6. Single parenthood or young parenthood
  7. History of mistreatment of the child
  8. Unstable family situations

Complications of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  1. Irreversible brain damage
  2. Total or partial blindness
  3. Seizure disorders
  4. Cerebral palsy
  5. Intellectual disability
  6. Learning problems
  7. Developmental delays
  8. Behaviour issue

Physical Findings of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  1. Retinal haemorrhage
  2. Retinal haemorrhages
  3. Concussions
  4. Abdominal injuries
  5. Swelling of soft tissue
  6. Tense fontanel
  7. Lacerations
  8. Bruises occur on the abdomen, arms, or face.
  9. Bruises occur on the scalp and back.
  10. Head injury
  11. Abnormally low blood pressure
  12. Contusion

Diagnosis

  1. History
  2. X-rays
  3. CT scan
  4. MRI
  5. Optic fundus examination
  6. Drug screening
  7. Nuclear scan
  8. Routine blood sample

Ayurvedic Aspect of Shaken Baby Syndrome

In Ayurveda, the shaken baby syndrome is correlated with vitiated vata vyadhi. In Ayurveda, the brain or head is mentioned as the body part in which vitality resides. The brain is a production of kapha and rakta dhatu. All sensations and movements are derived from the brain, in which vata is involved. Prana vata is a type of vata dosha that is present in the whole body, commands the sense organ and brain, and is responsible for all types of reflexes, movements, and all vital functions.

Samprapti (Pathophysiology) of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Because of nidana (causes) like violently shaking the baby or a head injury, vata gets aggravated and causes degenerative changes in the nervous system that cause various disorders.

Symptoms of Vitiated Vata

  1. Body tremors
  2. Involuntary movement spectrum
  3. Confusion
  4. Altered higher mental functions
  5. Decrease in strength
  6. Decrease in the capacity of sense organs
  7. Delusion
  8. Delirium
  9. Insomnia

Treatment

Shaken baby syndrome is a serious condition. In Ayurveda, we can only
provide supportive care to slow the progression of the disease. There are many herbs that balance vata energy and improve intelligence. This drug is particularly good for brain function and general body function. There are some herbal remedies that are given by Planet Ayurveda, especially for this syndrome, that are described below.

Some Herbal Remedies for Shaken Baby Syndrome from Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a registered Ayurvedic company that formulates various supplements for the treatment of disease. They follow all the basic principles of Ayurveda, which are given in the ancient textbook Ayurvedic Samhita. The products manufactured by Planet Ayurveda are pure and free of any adulteration. These products are pure, gluten-free. And for shaken baby syndrome, Planet Ayurveda has created various supplements that are beneficial.

Products List

  1. Kumar Kalyan Ras
  2. Neuroplan Syrup
  3. Arvindasava
  4. Kumar Kalyan Ras

Herbal Remedies for Shaken Baby SyndromeHerbal Remedies for Shaken Baby Syndrome

Products Description

1. Kumar Kalyan Ras

Kumar kalyan ras is a polyherbal tablet that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Aloe vera juice extract (Kumari rasa), Shuddha parada (Purified mercury), Mukta bhasma (Pearl calx), Swarna bhasma (Gold calx), Abhrak bhasma (Mica calx), Loha bhasma (Iron calx), Swarna Bhasma (Gold calx), and Makshika bhasma (formulation of iron and copper ore). Aloe vera is bitter, cold, unctuous, and heavy. It reduces all three doshas according to their action on the human body. It is an accumulation-breaking herb that alleviates ophthalmic disease. This remedy helps in the treatment of fever in children.

Dosage: after meals, 1 tablet twice daily.

2. Neuroplan Syrup

It is a polyherbal syrup that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Pippali (Piper longum), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), and other ingredients. This syrup is effective for the brain and nervous system. It is helpful in promoting energy and the health of the brain and is useful in preventing nerve damage. It enhances the strength and stamina of the body. Garlic helps in paralysis, whereas its daily consumption in the diet reduces body toxins besides controlling the lipid profile.

Dosage: after meals, 2 teaspoons twice daily.

3. Arvindasav

It is a polyherbal syrup that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda using Kamal Phool (Nelumbium speciosum), Khus (Vetiveria zizanioides), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Shahad (Honey), Pitta papda (Fumaria parviflora), water, and some other ingredients. It is bitter, pungent, and astringent in taste and light, dry, and cold in effect. It pacifies vata and kapha. The decoction of nagarmotha and pitpapra is the most commonly used for excessive thirst arising from fever. Honey is rich in energy. Its natural sugar serves as fuel for muscle activity and provides an instant source of energy.

Dosage: after meals, 2 teaspoons twice daily.

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Conclusion

The word shaken baby is characterised by violent back-and-forth throws of the head by the caretaker that can lead to severe clinical outcomes like haemorrhage. Shaken baby syndrome is a type of mental illness that occurs when an infant or young child is violently shaken. When this happens, the nerve travels back to the skull, causing bleeding, bruising, and swelling. Shaken Baby Syndrome is known to cause long-term brain damage and even death. In Ayurveda, the shaken baby syndrome is correlated with vitiated vata vyadhi. Because of nidana (causes) like violently shaking the baby or a head injury, vata gets aggravated and causes degenerative changes in the nervous system that cause various disorders. For ayurvedic treatment, Planet Ayurveda provides some herbal remedies that are formulated by their practitioners and give effective results without causing any side effects.

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August 23, 2023

What is Encephalomalacia? – Symptoms, Causes and Ayurvedic Treatment

Abstract

Encephalomalacia is a disease in which loss or softening of tissue of the brain later causes cerebral infarction, craniocerebral trauma, cerebral ischemia, infection or other injuries. Multicystic encephalomalacia indicates the multiple cyst cavities with different dimensions in the cerebral cortex of infants and neonates after injury. It is also known as cerebral softening. So today we will read about encephalomalacia in brief in this article.

Introduction

Encephalomalacia is a fatal disease of damaged brain in which brain tissue gets softening. It is very difficult to cure and no such treatment is available for this disease because brain cells cannot regenerate again. That is the reason the brain is a very important organ of the human body. Surgery can be done in most severe cases to remove affected brain tissue.

Extreme drowsiness

Cause

  • Stroke
  • Ischemia
  • Cerebral infarction
  • Infection
  • Abnormal collection of the blood
  • Brain injury
  • Craniocerebral trauma
  • Hemorrhage

Types

There are three types of encephalomalacia

  1. Red softening:- It is red in color due to hemorrhagic infarct. It is also termed as red infarct.
  2. White softening:- It is another type of brain softening. This happens in that place where there is a poor blood supply. It is also termed as anemic or pale infarcts.
  3. Yellow softening:- Brain softened area has the appearance of yellow color because of atherosclerotic plaque

Symptoms

  • Extreme drowsiness
  • Severe headache
  • Sleep walking
  • Vertigo
  • Head spinning sensation
  • Mood swings
  • Memory loss
  • Decreased coordination
  • Problem in vision
  • Dizziness
  • Coma

Diagnose

  • CT (Computerized tomography) scan revealed volume loss, hypoattenuation.
  • MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) reveals facilitated diffusion.

Ayurvedic overview

In Ayurveda, we can correlate the encephalomalacia disease symptoms closely related to vitiated tridosha (Vata, pitta and kapha) symptoms. This disease is caused by abhighataj that means the disease is caused by injury that comes forth where the body is injured with whip, wood stick, brickbat, weapon, fist, teeth, slap, or other such means. In such conditions blood (Rakta vaha srotas dushti) produces along with pain, swelling, abnormality of color and distress.

Vata dosha, pitta dosha and kapha dosha are the vital root or the base for the starting of all pathogenic events, because of their signs and symptoms. As we know the whole universe will never exist without satva, tamas and rajas.  In the same way the diseases occurring in the human body never exist without pitta, kapha and vata dosha. Vata, pitta and kapha present all over the body and manifest good or bad consequences in the entire body during normalcy or aggravation.

Treatment

Treatment of encephalomalacia is not available at present. Only supportive treatment will be given in this condition to delay the progression of condition and increase the quality of life. Planet Ayurveda gives some supportive herbal remedies which are described as follows.

Herbal Remedies for Encephalomalacia by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda made various kinds of herbal remedies from various kinds of effective herbs for various diseases. They strictly follow all the basic principles of Ayurveda given in the ancient textbook. All the medicines are GMP certified and safe to consume by humans. All the herbs used in preparation of medicine are pure, natural and high in efficacy. The medicines do not contain any preservatives, yeast or additives and no side effects. All the products are vegetarian. Planet Ayurveda give supportive treatment for encephalomalacia which are described below:-

  1. Gotu kola capsules
  2. Brahmi capsules
  3. Ashwagandha vati
  4. Curcumin 95% capsules
  5. Telo-extension
  6. Swarn vasant malti ras

Herbal remedies for encephalomalacia

Herbal Supplements for encephalomalacia

1. Gotu kola capsules

It is a single herbal capsule made from gotu kola (Centella asiatica). It is bitter in taste. It is light and cold in effect. Its bitter taste pacifies kapha and pitta dosha. It contains dietary fibers, proteins, fats, vitamin A, B, C, fats, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, tannins, carotenoid, magnesium, etc. It has anti-inflammatory, immune enhancer, anti-diabetic, anti seizures, antiulcer, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal properties. It is a wound healer. It induces sound sleep due to its sedative properties. It has anti-aging and rejuvenating properties. It improves body strength.

Dose:- 2 Capsule twice daily along with plain water after food.

2. Brahmi capsules

It is a single herbal capsule made from brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). It is bitter and astringent in taste. It is light and slightly hot in effect. It pacifies all the three doshas-mainly kapha and vata. It possesses antioxidants and has great ability to enhance learning and memory capacity and concentration. It binds the mind to carry cognitive functions and intellectual pursuits. It is a tranquiliser, anti-convulsant, muscle relaxant, antipyretic, digestive and carminative agent. It is indicated in depression, anxiety, insomnia, hypertension, insanity, hysteria and mental retardation. It is beneficial in all types of epilepsy. It simultaneously calms and invigorates the mind, it is a very good medicine for reducing the effects of stress and nervous anxiety. It is also very effective in treating attention deficit disorders in hyperactive children and age related mental disorders in old persons.

Dose:- 2 Capsule twice daily along with plain water after food.

3. Ashwagandhaghan vati

It is a herbal tablet made from ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It is sweet, bitter and astringent in taste. It is unctuous, hot and light in effect. This medicine is referred to as balya (Tonic), rasayan (Rejuvenating) and atishukrala (Potent spermatogenic). It has a very good tonic effect on the brain and the nervous system. It has anti inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, mildly sedative and aphrodisiac properties. It regulates hormones and the immune system of the body. It is indicated in various diseases like emaciation, arthritis, insomnia, impotency, hypertension and low backache. It improves general alertness and prevents all types of debility and enhances stamina and strength of the body. It is useful in chronic fatigue. It helps in induce sound sleep. It is useful in relief from stiffness, pain and inflammation in the joints.

Dose:– 2 Tablets twice daily with lukewarm water.

4. Curcumin 95% capsules

It is a capsule with a single herb that is Curcuma longa (Haridra). It is pungent and bitter in taste. It is dry, hot and light in effect. It pacifies vata and kapha. It is a digestive, astringent, anti-diabetic and helpful in blood formation. This medicine is very good for the skin. It contains protein, vitamin A, carbohydrates and minerals. It has antibacterial, anti-allergic, diuretic, antioxidant and carminative. It is indicated in burns, liver disease, blemishes and acne. It inhibits tumors of the skin and colon. It is an excellent antibiotic. It reduces the inflammation from the body.

Dose:– 1 Capsule twice daily along with plain water after food.

5. Telo-extension

It is a polyherbal capsule made from ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), amla (Emblica officinalis), grape seed (Vitis vinifera), etc. It contains minerals, fibre, calcium, iron, carotene, vitamin B, C, phosphorus, carbohydrates and protein. It pacifies all the three doshas that are vata, pitta and kapha. It helps to protect from diseases and also keeps away manifestations of premature old age. It is an excellent antipyretic, astringent, antacid, diuretic, laxative and hemostatic. It also acts as a booster for all physiological systems of the body. It is indicated in anemia, edema, cough, jaundice, eye problems, general emaciation, leucorrhea, asthma, fever, hyperacidity, peptic ulcers and genital tract diseases. It is very effective in recurring infections of the urinary tract. It acts as a good antioxidant and also indicated in many chronic and wasting diseases.

Dose:- 2 Capsule twice daily

6. Swarn vasant malti ras

It is a classical ayurvedic medicine made from swarna bhasma (Gold calx), trikatu (Black pepper, long pepper and dried ginger), loha bhasma (Iron bhasma), etc. It is pungent in taste and unctuous, light, sharp and neither hot nor cold in effect. It pacifies vata and kapha but promotes pitta. It is a powerful stimulant for both the digestive and the respiratory systems. It is digestive, carminative, antipyretic, diuretic, aphrodisiac, immuno-stimulant and a tonic. It clears the sinuses and helps in relieving various respiratory problems like spasms, infection and allergies. It is indicated in anorexia, piles, constipation and improved function of spleen and liver. It increases the blood in the body.

Dose:- 1 Tablet twice daily with honey

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Conclusion

In this article we read about the encephalomalacia in which the brain tissue gets softened. In Ayurveda, we can correlate this disease with vitiated tridosha-vata, pitta and kapha due to abhighata that means through external injury. There is no such treatment for this disease. Only supportive management will be given to the patient according to the patient’s symptoms and severity to balance all the three doshas to delay the progression of the disease.

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