Category: Skin Health

December 28, 2019

Ayurvedic Treatment for Thyroglossal duct cyst

Abstract

Thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital abnormality that is mostly associated with the hyoid bone. According to the medical surveys and reviews, the cysts in around 21% of patients globally felt only pain as a symptom and 41.6% are found with painless cystic swelling. This usually turns into malignant form if left untreated. In some cases, it becomes necessary to remove the cyst surgically in order to prevent the reoccurrence of thyroglossal duct cyst. Presently, no doubt modern pharmacy is preferred in emergency situations but leads to adverse side effects. In order to avoid the side effects and managing the symptoms naturally people need to change the mode of treatment and naturally improves the quality of life.

What is the Thyroglossal duct cyst?

Thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC) is a common type of cyst that occurs in the neck region and the thyroglossal duct is embryological anatomy located in between the anterior and posterior part of the tongue. This part forms a connection between the thyroid and the base of the tongue. According to the literature reviews, the prevalence of this developmental disorder is about 7% population globally and 1% among them found out to be malignant. This can have equal chances of affecting males and females both. These kinds of cysts

Thyroglossal duct cyst

What are the signs and symptoms of Thyroglossal duct cyst?

Thyroglossal cysts are mostly palpable fibrous mass and non-tender which grows up to 2-4 cm in diameter and can eventually increase in size.

Some of the noticeable signs are as follows

  • Swelling along with pain
  • Redness in an area where swelling occurs
  • Tenderness
  • Recurrent discharge from cyst and swelling after sometime
  • Deglutination (painful)
  • Movement while swallowing (3)
  • Breathing problem
  • Small seizures or opening with mucous drainage
  • Recurring infections in the respiratory tract
  • Dysphagia
  • Dyspnoea (1)

What are the causes of Thyroglossal duct cyst?

After the fertilization when organogenesis starts in an embryo, the development of the thyroid gland starts at the base of the tongue and moves down through the Thyroglossal duct. But abnormality occurs when this results in the formation of a pocket-like structure called a cyst. These cysts are fibrous structures lined by respiratory and squamous epithelium. In some cases, ectopic thyroid tissue can be seen usually within the cyst wall. These cysts are mostly asymptomatic and can occur as an abscess.

Diagnosis

The physical and clinical aspects which confirm the cyst formation are as follows

  • Ultrasonography neck (USG)
  • Computerized tomography (CT)of the neck
  • Thyroidprofiling
  • Radioisotope scan
  • Blood tests
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Fine needle aspiration

What are the complications that may occur?

Sometimes there are few chances that even after treatment this may cause certain adverse complications like a reoccurrence of serious infections, excision, problem in breathing and swallowing, harshening of voice, etc. it may also lead to some serious disorders like thyroglossal fistula and thyroglossal cyst carcinoma.

Ayurvedic perspective of Thyroglossal duct cyst

According to the Ayurvedic concept, vitiated Tridosha results in the onset of the ailment. Cysts formation occurs due to aggravated Kapha dosha because this imbalance makes it difficult for the body in detoxification. This ultimately causes toxins or irritants surrounded by fluid that leads to cysts formation in the body. Some of the Indian Ayurvedic herbs which can manage the disorder naturally and dissolve the cysts are Kachnaar, Fenugreek, Curcumin, Manjistha, etc.

Best alternative natural treatment for Thyroglossal duct cyst by Planet Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Treatment for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst

Planet Ayurveda provides the best herbal management for Thyroglossal duct cyst with the following products

Kachnaar Guggul tablets

Kachnaar guggul is a Planet Ayurveda’s classical Ayurvedic formulation that contains enormous medicinally important herbs like

  • Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegate)
  • Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula)
  • Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum)
  • Pippali(Piper longum)
  • Varuna (Crataeva religiosa)

Benefits

These herbs in combination work synergistically in managing fibroids, ovarian cysts, goiter, fistula, etc. This product gives excellent results in treating benign and malignant cancers by maintaining healthy cells and tissues.

Dosage-2 tablets two times a day with plain water.

Fenugreek capsules

Fenugreek capsules have been manufactured with the standardized extract of high-quality Fenugreek/ Methika (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Benefits

Methi works exceptionally in terminating cysts formation because of its tremendous phytochemical and chemical constituents like Gitogenin, tigogenin, Vitamin A, C and K, zinc, magnesium, potassium, copper, etc. fenugreek shows excellent results in treating various disorders like diabetes, wounds, boils, abdominal pain, leucorrhea, anorexia, asthma, etc.

Dosage-1 capsule two times a day with plain water.

Curcumin capsules

Benefits

Curcumin (the active compound of turmeric) is being used in Ayurvedic medicines for years which is beneficial in treating various skin disorders, digestive disorders, etc. It possesses anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory,anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that make it efficient in managing symptoms of a tumor, inflammation, cysts, etc. Curcumin contains curcuminoids which help in neutralizing free radicals and induces apoptosis.

Dosage-1 capsule two times a day with plain water is recommended.

Nirgundi oil and Dashang lepa

Nirgundi oil has been processed with many herbs like.

  • Tila oil (Sesamum indicum)
  • Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
  • Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
  • Kalihari (Gloriosa superba)
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa)

Benefits

This herbal oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, anti-pyretic, anti-arthritic etc. increasing its efficiency in balancing vitiated Vata and Kapha Dosha, leucorrhea, ulcers, etc. Vitex negundo(Nirgundi) in this formulation helps ease pain, skin disorders, and increasing appetizer. It is recommended to use it with Dashang Lepa that is composed of Shiris, Yashtimadhu, Tagar, Rakta Chandan, Elaichi, Jatamansi, Haridra, Daruharidra, etc.

How to use it

Mix Nirgundi oil with Dashang lepa and apply externally.

What are the benefits of preferring Planet Ayurveda for the best herbal treatment?

  • Treatment and products will have any kind of side effects.
  • 100% pure, vegetarian and natural products
  • Maintains a healthy body naturally
  • All the products formulated and manufactured are free from chemicals, preservatives, additives, starch, fillers, colors, etc.
  • Production is done under the strict supervision of MD Ayurveda doctor and with high-quality herbs.

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3077189/
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519057/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5305636/
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December 10, 2019

Gangrene – Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment

Gangrene is a serious and possibly fatal condition, it needs immediate and proper treatment. There are six types of gangrene. If you take improper treatment or leave untreated, the only option is to remove the limb if the situation becomes more serious. But Ayurveda provides various herbs which are effective in the management of gangrene. In India, there are less than 1 million cases per year.

Gangrene is the condition that occurs due to the death of body tissues. It is induced by the lack of blood supply due to injury, illness and the presence of severe bacterial infection. It mainly occurs by a bacterial infection produced by bacterium clostridium perfringens. It affects the fingers, limbs, toes, and also occur in muscles and internal organs.

Gangrene

Types of Gangrene

1. Dry Gangrene

 It develops slowly and predominantly in the patient suffering from diabetes or arterial blood vessel disease such as atherosclerosis. It is characterized by dry and wrinkled skin, which is brown to purple-blue or black.

2. Wet Gangrene

It develops when a bacterial infection in the injured tissue becomes the cause of gangrene. The common symptoms of wet gangrene are blistering, swelling, and wet conditions.

3. Gas Gangrene

The common cause of gas gangrene is infection due to bacterium Clostridium perfringens, which occurs in the wound or surgical cut that interferes with the blood supply. It affects deep muscle tissue.

4. Internal Gangrene

This type of gangrene which affects the internal organ of the body may be one or more than one such as gallbladder, intestines, or appendix, etc. It may create severe pain and fever. It can be fatal if left untreated.

5. Fournier’s Gangrene

Fournier’s gangrene affects genital organs. Usually, men are more prone to develop gangrene but Fournier’s gangrene affects women more.

6. Meleney’s Gangrene

This is a rare type of gangrene. It may occur after one or two weeks of surgery.

Risk Factors

There are several factors that increase the risk of generating gangrene which includes the following:

  1. Diabetes
  2. Severe injury
  3. Surgery
  4. Obesity
  5. Immunosuppressive disease (HIV infection)
  6. Smoking

Symptoms of Gangrene

The gangrene affects the skin and internal organs of the body, so it appears with different symptoms according to the site that affected.

  • Affects Skin
  1. Skin discoloration like yellow to black, blue, purple, bronze, and red.
  2. A clear edge between normal and damaged skin
  3. Severe and sudden pain.
  4. Numbness
  5. Foul-smelling secretion from the wound.
  6. Shiny thin skin or skin without hair
  • Affects tissues underneath the skin
  1. Like in gas gangrene or internal gangrene.
  2. Pain and swelling in affected tissues.
  3. Low-grade fever.
  • When the bacterial infection causes gangrenes in affected tissues and spreads throughout the body
  1. Hypotension
  2. Fever (temperature falls from the normal i.e. 96.8 F)
  3. Fast heart rate
  4. Lightheadedness
  5. Breathlessness
  6. Confusion or uncertainty
  7. Dizziness

Ayurvedic Aspect for Gangrene

In Ayurveda, there is no particular explanation of gangrene but according to Acharya Charaka (Kotha), gangrene means decayed and dead part, which is considered as complications of Vrana (1).

Herbal Remedies for Gangrene

Ayurveda is a holistic approach that helps to make a balance in the body, mind, and soul with the use of herbs and proper diet habits. Therefore Ayurveda is the new hope in this era as Ayurveda concentrates on the root of the disease and controls the symptoms without producing any adverse effects on the body. Although herbs take time to show their effect they have positive results on the body.

Some Herbs for Gangrene

  1. Neem
  2. Curcumin
  3. Gotukola
  4. Amla

1. Neem: It possesses immunomodulatory, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antiulcer, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties (2).

2. Curcumin: It possesses anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties (3).

3. Gotukola: It possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic properties (4).

4. Amla: It possesses various properties anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory,  antioxidant, hypotensive, anti-mutagenic, and anti-carcinogenic, etc (5).

Herbal Products for Gangrene by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides useful herbal medicines such as Neem Capsules, Curcumin Capsules, Gandhak Rasayan, Gotukola Capsules, and Navkarshik Churna to treat gangrene naturally. These herbal medicines are made by using the herbs of the best quality. These are 100 % natural, pure, and safe as these do not cause side effects.

1. Curcumin Capsules
2. Neem Capsules
3. Navkarshik Churna
4. Gandhak Rasayan
5. Gotukola Capsules

Product Description

1. Curcumin Capsules

Curcumin capsules are formulated by using a pure extract of Haridra (Curcuma longa). It contains anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties which help to reduce sore and wounds associated with Gangrene. It also possesses antimicrobial properties which make the body fight against the infections. It improves immunity and also forms new skin cells.

Dosage – Two capsules two times a day with plain water.

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2. Neem Capsules

Neem capsules are made of adding a pure form of herb Neem (Azadirachta indica). This herb is very useful in the management of gangrenes. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce inflammation and pain. Its antiseptic properties improve the healing process, thus helps to heal the sores and wounds associated with gangrene.

Dosage – Two capsule two times a day with plain water.

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3. Navkarshik Churna

Navkarshikchurna is a wonderful combination of many herbs which are helpful to control gangrene. It includes Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Katuki (Picrorrhiza kurrao),Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia), Giloy (Tinopsora cordifolia), and Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata). These herbs help to purify the blood. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Navkarshik Churna is very effective to provide relief in the symptoms associated with gangrene.

Dosage – 1 teaspoonful, two times a day post-meal with plain water.

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4. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak rasayan are effective tablets of Planet Ayurveda for gangrene. It contains a pure form of gandhak (purified Sulphur) which helps to control the indications associated with gangrene such as severe pain and swelling of tissues. It also improves the wound healing process in the patient of gangrene.

Dosage – 2 tablets two times a day post meals with plain water.

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5. Gotukola Capsules

Gotukula capsules are formulated by adding the pure extract of the Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) herb.  This herb promotes the health of the brain and thus very helpful to control the symptoms of gangrene such as delirium. Therefore Gotukula capsules are very useful in the treatment of gangrene.

Dosage – Two capsules, two times in a day post meals with plain water.

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Conclusion

Herbal remedies are the best remedy to treat gangrene. The herbs used for gangrenes promote health, strengthen the body’s healing and defense processes and also boost the immune system. Planet Ayurveda offers the best herbal remedies for gangrene.

Reference

  1. https://www.iamj.in/images/upload/1191_1193.pdf
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15777222
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17569207
  4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296706780_Medicinal_Property_of_Gotu_kola_Centella_asiatica_from_the_Selection_of_Traditional_Applications_to_the_Novel_Phytotherapy
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21317655
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