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Ayurvedic Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Abstract

Pelvic inflammatory disease is considered here because it begins in all vulva or its accessory glands, but usually, the infection spreads upward through the entire genital tract involving more or less all the structures in the female genital system. Despite the availability of effective antibiotics, gonococcus continues to be a common cause of PID, the most serious complication of gonorrhea in women. So, today we will read about pelvic inflammatory disease in brief.

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Introduction

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a female’s pelvic organs in which inflammation of the pelvic takes place. The pelvic organs include the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, adjacent pelvic structures, and cervix. Besides, gonorrhea, infections following spontaneous or induced abortions and normal or abnormal deliveries are important in the production of PID. Post abortions and postpartum infections are caused by staphylococci, streptococci, coliform bacteria, etc.

Causes

A woman can get PID if bacteria move up from her vagina and infect her pelvic organs. Most cases of PID are caused by- gonorrhea and chlamydia.
One can get PID without having a sexually transmitted infection.
Normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause PID.

Risk factors

Female is more likely to get pelvic inflammatory disease if

Have had an sexually transmitted infection
Are under 25 years of age and are having sex
Have more than 1 sex partner
Douching- can push bacteria into the pelvic organs and cause infection
Having an intrauterine device in situ

Symptoms

Abdominal pain (especially lower abdominal pain) or tenderness
Back pain
High grade fever
Vaginal discharge (foul smelling)
Dyspareunia (painful copulation)
Painful micturition
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Pelvic pain
Dysmenorrhea
Disturbance in intestinal function
Nausea
Vomiting

Pelvic inflammatory disease can come on fast with extreme pain and fever, especially if it’s caused by Gonorrhea. PID symptoms may be worse at the end of a menstrual period and during the first several days following a period.

Diagnosis

This will include a pelvic exam.

Abnormal discharge from vagina or cervix
Abscesses near ovaries and tubes
Tenderness or pain in pelvic organs

Investigations

Tests for sexually transmitted diseases- including HIV and syphilis, Chronic urethritis
Ultrasound
Endometrial biopsy
Elevated ESR and C reactive proteins
Tissue culture techniques
Leukocytosis
Laparoscopy – inserting a small, lighted tube through abdomen to look pelvic organs

Treatment

In modern times, various types of antibiotics are used to treat this disease.

Complications

Without treatment, PID can lead to severe problems like

Infertility
Ectopic pregnancy
Chronic pelvic pain
Peritonitis
Intestinal obstruction due to adhesions between the small bowel and the genital system
Bacteremia, which may potentially induce endocarditis, meningitis and suppurative arthritis

Ayurvedic overview

In ayurveda, this can be considered as pitta vata vriddhi in vata sthana that means vitiation of pitta and vata dosha. The symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease are closely related to pitta and vata dosha. When pitta and vata dosha is vitiated then the following symptoms arise

Burning sensation
Thirst
Pain in abdomen
Giddiness
Feeling of darkness
Aggravation of burning sensation by the use of pungent, sour, salty and hot things and desire for cold.

Herbal remedies for pelvic inflammatory disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides various kinds of herbal medicines which are formed from natural and effective herbs which have high efficacy. Planet Ayurveda has strictly followed all the principles of ayurveda which are described in ancient textbooks of ayurveda. All the herbal medicines are GMP certified and 100 % vegetarian. These are effective and safe for the human body. There are no additives, preservatives, chemicals, or yeast and no side effects. The planet ayurveda provides herbal remedies for pelvic inflammatory disease which are following

Product List

Kaishore Guggul
Female Health Support
Boswellia+Curcumin
Chandraprabha Vati
Aloe Vitals

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Kaishore Guggul

It is a herbal tablets made from amalaki (Emblica officinalis), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), guggul (commiphora mukul), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) etc. It is bitter and astringent in taste and heavy, unctuous and hot in effect. It pacifies all the three doshas. It helps to protect from diseases and also keeps away manifestations of premature old age. It prevents recurring infections of the urinary tract. It is also an immuno-modulator, a rejuvenator, an antioxidant, and a restorative tonic. It is healer of wounds, antibacterial, antifungal and antipyretic. It is a booster for all physiological systems of the body. It helps in healing ulcers. It is effective in burning micturation. It is anti-inflammatory as well as anti-lipemic.

DOSE:- 2 Tablets twice daily with lukewarm water

2. Female Health Support

It is a polyherbal capsule containing ashoka (Saraca indica), lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) and shatavari (asparagus racemosus). It is astringent and bitter in taste and dry and light in effect. It is used mostly in gynecological problems. It is effective in uterine bleeding and menstrual disturbances without producing any side effects. Its effect on the ovarian tissue may produce an estrogen like activity that enhances the repair of the endometrium and stops bleeding. It provides immense relief from painful menses, the premenstrual syndrome and non-specific white discharge. It nourishes and cleanses the female reproductive system. It maintains the hormonal balance and helps for a trouble free menopause. It allays many of the post hysterectomy problems also. It is very useful in vitalizing male reproductive system. It helps to increase the sperm count. It is used in acidity, hypertension, migraine, inflammation of urinary bladder and problems arising due from malnutrition and general debility.

DOSE:- 1 Capsule twice daily with plain water after meals

3. Boswellia+Curcumin

It is a polyherbal capsule made from shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and haridra (curcuma longa). It is bitter and pungent in taste and dry, light and hot in effect. It alleviates kapha and vata. It has anti-inflammatory features which stops the cytokines secretion and reduces inflammation or swelling. It has an antioxidant property which protects brain neurons and reduces the wrinkles on skin. It purifies the blood and helps in blood formation in the body. It is used in various diseases like acne, blemishes, burns, auto-immune disorders and liver diseases. It also applies on cuts and bruises because it is a natural antibiotic. It prevents colon and skin tumors. It is known as antibacterial, anti-allergic, carminative and diuretic medicine. It is an effective remedy for sprains, wounds and inflamed joints.

DOSE:- 1 capsule twice daily, after meals with plain water.

4. Chandraprabha Vati

It is a herbal tablet formed from shilajit (asphaltum), guggul (commiphora mukul), haridra (curcuma longa), guduchi (tinospora cordifolia) etc. It is bitter and astringent in taste and unctuous, heavy and hot in effect. It pacifies all the three doshas-vata, pitta and kapha. It contains fatty acids, volatile oils and glucosides. It is a choice of medicine in a number of other problems like the malfunctioning of the liver, urinary tract ailments, obesity, cellulitis, cough, dyspnea, gout, diabetes, and sexual diseases. It is an antioxidant and herbal rasayan that helps in expel excess toxins and body fat or waste products from the body. It is very useful in leucorrhoea and uterine swellings. It is helpful in reducing pain, swelling and tenderness. It is a digestive, carminative, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-allergic and antioxidant medicine.

DOSE:- 2 tablet twice daily with lukewarm water

5. Aloe Vitals

It is a single herbal capsule made from standardized extract of aloe vera (aloe barbadensis). It alleviates all the three doshas, according to its actions on human body, it has been classified as bhedaniya (accumulation breaking herb), netrarogaghna (alleviating ophthalmic diseases), and pleeharogaghna (ameliorating diseases of the spleen). It is a carminative, digestive, diuretic and anti-inflammatory. It acts as a purgative and kills intestinal worms. It has rejuvenating properties, it also benefits if it is given in cases of liver and spleen disorders. It enhances the blood supply to the uterus and helps in its contraction. It also has antibacterial and antifungal action besides wound healing properties. It improves pelvic circulation and removes spasm.

DOSE:- 1 Capsule twice daily with plain water after the meal

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Conclusion

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an inflammatory disease which is caused by bacteria. In ayurveda it is considered under pittavata vriddhi that means the disease caused by vitiation of pitta and vata dosha. We can manage this disease in ayurveda by various herbs like aloe vera, guggul, shatavari, haridra, shilajit, boswellia, ashoka, amla etc which are very effective in this inflammatory condition. Herbal medicines like chandraprabha vati, kaishore guggul, aloe vitals etc are very good effective in such disease and provide strength to the body and fight against causative agents.

WHY EAT A LOW-PROTEIN DIET FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS?

ABSTRACT

Autoimmune disease is a body’s natural defense system which mistakenly attacks the body’s normal cells. There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis and many more autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune disorders, a low protein diet is advised as according to autoimmune diet protocols diet reduces inflammation, pain and many symptoms. A low-protein diet is a diet which decreases the intake of animal protein and is used as a therapy for inherited metabolic disorders which reduces the risk of bone breakage and calcium homeostasis. A low-protein diet extends longevity and offers protection against chronic disease. It constitutes 4-8% of daily calories. Proteins are vital to health, and ayurveda plays an essential role in Ahara (diet) and Anna (food) to be in a good state of life, health and wellness. In this article, we will discuss important points about low protein diet benefits in autoimmune disease in detail further in this article.

Low Protein Diet For Autoimmune Disorders

INTRODUCTION

Autoimmune Disease is a condition which attacks their own body’s immune system—the immune system which guards the body against various bacteria and viruses. As the immune system tells the difference between their own cells and foreign cells. But in autoimmune diseases, they mistakenly attack the various parts of our body such as joints and skin. A Western diet is a high risk of developing an autoimmune disease such as eating high fat, high sugar and processed food, dairy products which further cause infections and inflammation, which damages the barrier of the gut and increases the intestinal permeability which is known as leaky gut which gets trigger and gets the development of various autoimmune diseases. Nutrient-dense food is eliminated to heal gut inflammation. Cav1 regulates the B cells which further trigger the immune response and when Cav1 is absent it reduces the activation signal and weakens the immune response and further triggers the autoimmune disease.

Autoimmune disease affects each and every part of the body and is more than 80 types which include multiple sclerosis, lupus erythematosus, Type 1 diabetes and Chronic Inflammatory Disorder who suffer from these often have a loss of function, disability and impaired quality of life.

WHY EAT A LOW-PROTEIN DIET?

It is said that one of the main factors of autoimmune disorders is the elimination of animal protein and dairy products.
80% of animal protein consumption arrests most of the autoimmune disorders and the diet must be according to the Prakriti of the patient.
According to ayurveda nutrition is the foundation of health and if the body begins to attack it will be a causal factor.
If we take a low-protein diet, Arthritis is another disease which is due to low protein intake and many chronic illnesses are due to a high intake of animal protein. So one must have a low protein diet which totally eliminates the animal’s products.
As is well said by Albert Einstein Nothing will benefit human health or increase the chances of life on earth as we reevaluate a vegetarian diet.
There is a strong cultural resistance between animal food to disease. Eskimos traditionally live on a purely meat-based diet and they have the highest rate of osteoporosis. A high-protein diet is the main cause of osteoporosis. So animal protein and dairy products should be totally eradicated from the diet. The one with lower fat is having higher energy with sufficient protein.
So the main cause of low bone density or calcium leaving bone is excess protein intake as animal products remove far more calcium from the bones than they add.
The most important factor is to begin the low protein plant-based diet.
Osteoporosis is the leading cause of death in women.
There is a protein myth that we are poisoned by the overconsumption of animal protein and dairy products which is the contributing factor to ill health.
And it is seen that asparagus has much more protein than beef as asparagus has 32% calories in protein and beef has 32%, so which is lower in fat has sufficient protein.
There is much misinformation that when women enter menopause they are advised to take more calcium intake and this is the onset of osteoporosis and increase in bone density so the most important factor is to begin the low protein plant-based diet.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

(Ancient Reference – Charark Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 15/44)

In ayurveda eating a low-protein diet constitutes good health and meat is a quick way to build tissues but is of inferior quality as it causes problematic causes which produce Ama (endotoxins) in the body. In ayurveda, the strength of agni is the most critical factor which determines overall health. Ayurveda considers animal tissues problematic as it produces Ama (endotoxins) which take 48-72 hours to pass through the digestive system before elimination.

“Ama” means unripe, uncooked food in the form of unmetabolized waste which can not be utilized by the body. It is the product of indigestion which causes many systemic diseases. When the vitiated doshas come in contact with ama they cause saama doshas, saama dhatus, saama malas.

Ama is a sticky material which causes blockages in the cells and tissues and clogs which further causes depletion of nutrients which inhibits cellular communication which further weakens the immune response and leads to severe autoimmune disorders and cancer.

CONCEPT OF AGNI AND AMA

The essence of digested food is the fuel for the body. Rasagni (fire located in rasa dhatu) which forms the rasa dhatu. Jatharagni, Panchbhut Agni and Dhatvagni are the main three agni which are present inside the body. Jatharagni is the main digestive fire which controls the digestive process within the body. When there is hypo functioning of agni there is hampering digestion, which forms ama (endotoxins). According to ayurveda, there are 13 types of Agni. The food material is first digested and absorbed by jatharagni in amashaya and grahani then it is further transported for bhutagni paka and then nutrition is processed. But when agnivyapara took the shape of mandagni the result was an unripe, undigested formation known as Ama.

SYMPTOMS OF AMA

Obstruction in channels
Loss of strength
Heaviness
Laziness
Indigestion
Sticky stools
Itching at the anal area
Lack of energy and low self-esteem.

PATHOLOGICAL EVENTS WITH AMA

Blocks the minute channels which affect the circulatory process.
Ama aggravates tridoshas
Disturbs the nutritional supply
Diminishes potency of dhatus
Vitiate agni and causes uneasiness
Gas, bad smell and loss of appetite

THE MAHA GUNA THEORY IN NUTRITION

In ayurveda, there are three Maha Guna (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). According to ayurveda, each food has three gunas dominating which in turn affect the mental state and psychology. This is the reason why ayurveda is not fond of meat as it has tamas gunas.

The qualities of Maha Gunas are

Sattva- Harmony, clarity and intelligence.
Rajas- Action, movement, anger and violence.
Tamas- inertia, dullness, lack of intelligence.

CONCLUSION

Autoimmune disease is a body’s natural defence system which mistakenly attacks the body’s normal cells. A low-protein diet extends longevity and offers protection against chronic disease. A Western diet is a high risk of developing an autoimmune disease such as eating high fat, high sugar and processed food, dairy products which further cause infections and inflammation, which damages the barrier of the gut and increases the intestinal permeability which is known as leaky gut which gets trigger and gets the development of various autoimmune diseases. In ayurveda, the strength of agni is the most critical factor which determines overall health. Ayurveda considers animal tissues problematic as it produces Ama (endotoxins) which take 48-72 hours to pass through the digestive system before elimination.

So it is clear that the fewer animal products you consume the better your long-term health will be. “It is never too late”. A low protein diet can improve bone density and heart condition even if it is started late in life.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment.