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January 31, 2023

Treatment of Kawasaki Disease with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

There are many rare diseases in the world and some of them are restricted to childhood. These rare conditions can leave their impact on a child’s body or a child can fully recover. The whole scenario depends on the type of condition a child is suffering from. One of such conditions is kawasaki disease which is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. In this article we will discuss entirely about this condition in detail and also about its Ayurvedic aspect. As mentioned before this disease is a condition that develops in children and only the ones younger than 5 years of age.

Kawasaki Disease

Introduction

Kawasaki disease was first described in Japan by Tomisaku Kawasaki in 1967 and the first case outside Japan was reported in 1976 in Hawaii. Now, at present the Kawasaki has become one of the leading causes for heart diseases in children especially in North America and Japan. The incidence of kawasaki disease is highly noticed in Japan. Japan has an annual rate of 130-140/100,000 children under the age of 5 years. In this condition the etiological factors remain unknown. Generally the diagnosis is done on the basis of clinical signs. Sometimes if not diagnosed properly the condition can become crucial and fatal as well.

Causes of Kawasaki Disease

As mentioned earlier, the cause of this condition is not known.

Symptoms of Kawasaki Disease

  • Kawasaki disease is a condition in which there is inflammation of blood vessels. Such inflammation can result in heart disease in kids but things can be avoided before getting worse if treated properly. The typical symptoms of kawasaki are following which also help in diagnosing the condition certainly well:
  • High fever (generally greater than 101 F) and that can last for more than 5 days. It doesn’t go away even after administration of antipyretic.
  • Rash or peeling of skin which is often between chest and legs. These Rashes are also common in the groin area.
  • Swelling and redness in hands and feet bottoms
  • Red swollen eyes
  • Swollen lymph nodes especially of neck
  • Swollen and strawberry tongue
  • When the condition switches to the second phrase the child will complain of pain in joints along with belly pain. Stomach trouble along with diarrhoea and vomiting. Peeling of skin will also be observed, especially of hands and feet.

Kawasaki Disease Diagnosis

The Diagnostic Factors for Kawasaki Disease must Fulfil the Following Criteria:

  • High fever persisting for 5 days
  • Bilateral non exudative conjunctivitis
  • Polymorphus exanthems (this can be understood as the red rash over body in many forms)
  • Cervical lymph node enlargement or neck lymph node enlargement over 1.5cm
  • Diffuse oropharyngeal erythema, fissured lips
  • Strawberry tongue (Prominent papillae)
  • Changes in extremities such as indurated edema of hands and feet, palmar and solar erythema and desquamation of digits.

Other than the clinical symptoms there are certain tests which are elevated from their normal levels. Otherwise no specific tests are available to diagnose the condition. Tests involve:

  • Elevated Sedimentation levels
  • Mild fall in haemoglobin levels
  • Leukocytosis (raised white blood cell count) 
  • Serum interleukin 1-beta are elevated
  • Interferon levels are raised
  • Alpha and Gamma Cryoprecipitates  levels are raised

Treatment of Kawasaki Disease

The treatment of kawasaki must be provided as soon as possible because generally the chances of situation worsening are more if treatment or proper diagnosis is not done. The treatment of kawasaki includes:

  • Gamma globulin
  • Aspirin
  • Along with these antipyretics are also given

Risk Factors for Kawasaki Disease

Age: Children under the age of 5 years

Sex: Boys are slightly more exposed to this disease than girls

Ethnicity: Japanese or Korean are at higher risk of developing this condition due to Asian or Pacific Island descent.

Ayurvedic Aspect of Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease is basically a condition whose cause is not known in modern science but Ayurveda understands it as an immunocompromised situation. When due to some peculiar habits or changes in eating patterns the digestive fire of the child hampers then due to utpatti of ama dosha, vitiation of all three doshas happens. The dosha vitiation results in low immunity and thus makes the child prone for infections or developing some unexplained conditions like kawasaki disease. So, in this scenario we must guide patients with herbal formulations that are known for immunomodulatory effect along with some formulations that help in lowering the inflammation and fever as well.

Herbal Formulations for Kawasaki Disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a renowned Ayurvedic company which deals with the manufacturing and preparation of herbal formulations. These formulations are prepared using potent herbs and their extracts which are really effective in managing many conditions including kawasaki disease. The formulations or products prepared by Planet Ayurveda do not contain any kind of adulterants, dyes, additives, fillers etc. These medications are really potent in supporting the recovery of the body from this condition and hence giving positive noticeable results. The medication or formulations offered by Planet Ayurveda for the management of Kawasaki Disease are as follows:

  1. Arvindasav
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Giloyghan Vati
  4. Mahasudarshan Kadha
Herbal Remedies For Kawasaki Disease
Herbal Remedies For Kawasaki Disease

Product Description

1. Arvindasav

The arvindasava is herbal preparation which is prepared using a variety of herbs and is specially used in children. Arvind means child and asava is decoction, so it’s for children only, which helps in all kinds of child related disorders. Arvindasava helps in boosting the immunity of children and relieves many symptoms in kawasaki disease. It helps in betterment of a child’s health gradually and also helps in developing an immunity for later stages too. Even when a child is healthy this syrup or decoction can be given as a health tonic to children of all age groups.

Dosage: Two tsp twice daily after meals with equal amounts of lukewarm water. 

2. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin is a formulation which is prepared with standardised extract of shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa) and   is filled with anti-inflammatory properties. These two herbs work best as an agent to reduce the inflammation and also have their effect on pain. They also play an important role in improving circulation. As the inflammation subsides the symptoms like blood vessel inflammation resulting in heart conditions subsides. It enhances the immunity and increases the body capacity to fight infections. It also protects the cells against free radical damage and works as an effective source of antioxidants. Moreover, it is also effective as a formulation which has antibacterial action due to the presence of curcumin.

Dosage: One capsule twice daily after meals with lukewarm water.

3. Giloyghan Vati

Giloyghan vati has Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) and is very effective and improves all over the body’s health. It is very beneficial in enhancing metabolism and also behaves as an antipyretic. It regulates speedy recovery of the body and increases the body’s capacity to fight infections. The herb has a mild anti-inflammatory effect as well. This formulation helps in rejuvenation of cells along with is beneficial in restoring the normal functioning of various systems. Giloy ghan vati has been known since ages for its wonderful effects as an immunomodulatory agent. The giloy also has a detoxification effect that’s why giloyghan vati has a marvellous effect in kawasaki disease.

Dosage: Two tablets twice daily after meals with lukewarm water.

4. Mahasudarshan Kadha

Mahasudarshan kadha is a classical preparation which has Neem (Azadirachta indica), Kiratatikta (Swertia chirata), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Parpat (Fumaria parviflora) and Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum) as its ingredients. These ingredients make it a perfect antibacterial agent, antimicrobial agent and antiviral agent as well. Due to the presence of giloy the formulation also possesses antipyretic properties. The product gives very great results as an immune boosting agent as well. In malaria, this formulation has really good results and it also removes toxins from your body really well. Moreover, the mahasudarshan kadha is having really effective results as an ama pachak agent which means it helps in digesting the accumulated endotoxins.  

Dosage: One and half tsp twice daily after meals with lukewarm water.

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Conclusion

Conditions like kawasaki are developing in many countries and if we do not control our habits or our children’s habits then the day is near that a child no longer has to be the Asian or Pacific Island descendant for getting kawasaki disease. It isn’t like that if the situation is mostly restricted to Japan or Korea then it can not happen in other parts of the world. Honestly speaking it can and it is. So being parents it’s our responsibility to take a step forward and should think of ways to feed our children with the healthiest food instead of feeding them with prepacked or ready to cook food. In case of any query kindly visit WWW.PlanetAyurveda.Com

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January 31, 2023

Colon Polyps And Differentiating Colon Polyps From Haemorrhoids

Abstract

Colon polyps are something which are something small as a clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Most of the colon polyps are harmless but with time these polyps have the potential of developing into harmful cancer. These polyps if enlarged much in size can block the intestinal passage resulting in intestinal obstruction. The colon polyp has become really common in today’s community and people have them without even knowing that they are having such things which may be growing inside them. In this article we will be discussing details about colon polyps along with some differentiating features from haemorrhoids.

Colon Polyps From Haemorrhoids

Introduction

The colon polyps don’t cause any kind of symptoms in the people or population who are having them. Modern science often suggests having regular body screening which includes colonoscopy. This is recommended because its removal at early stages is easy and there are then less chances to develop anything cancerous or malignant. If we discuss the prevalence of this condition then its prevalence is more if you’re above the age of 50 years. But on the other hand the haemorrhoids can be noticed at any age even in children. So, that’s the first step to the differentiating criteria between colon polyp and haemorrhoids. Moreover, the colon polyp can be in a variety of shapes; they can be flat, slightly raised which is called as sessile or on a stalk which is called as the pedunculated. Usually the sessile type grows cancerous.

Causes of Colon Polyps or Who Usually Gets Them?

As mentioned earlier they are the cell overgrowth on the lining of the colon. Thus cell growth is the result of genetic changes in cells of the colon. There are certain factors which increase the risk of these genetic changes or accelerate the process of changes.

Factors or Causes Include

  • Sudden changes in lifestyle and diet
  • Older age
  • Hereditary history of colon polyps
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol intake
  • Not exercising
  • Being overweight
  • Waiting a lot of food which is difficult to digest like red meat, processed meat items instead of vegetables and plant based products

There are some conditions too whose chronicity can be the reason for colon polyps. These are as following:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease which includes ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease.
  • Primary sclerosis cholangitis
  • Personal history of colon polyps or colorectal cancer

Further lets discuss the most important thing and that is symptoms

Symptoms of Colon Polyps

  • Bleeding per rectum which means you might have blood with stool or mixed with stool.
  • The blood will be seen from naked eyes.
  • Unexplained iron deficiency resulting in anaemia and weight loss too.
  • Weakness in case of regular bleeding
  • Observable changes in normal bowel movement
  • Abdominal pain can also be present in certain aspects

Diagnosing Colon Polyps

The Colon Polyps can be Diagnosed using Following Screening test:

Colonoscopy: Helps in visualising rectum and large intestine.

Sigmoidoscopy: Last third part of the intestine that is sigmoid colon, is visualised using this screening test. 

Computerised Tomography (CT scan): A radiology test that gives a clear picture of intestines.

 Stool test: Lab test of stool is done which confirms the presence of blood.

Preventive Measures for Colon Polyps

One can reduce the chances for growing colon polyps by following the below mentioned tips:

  • Avoid excess intake of alcohol 
  • Lose extra weight to fit in the body mass index
  • Exercising on regular basis for at least an hour
  • Eat fibre in your diet on regular basis
  • Avoid food rich in processed meat and meat products

 Treatment of Colon Polyps

Whenever a colon polyp is being diagnosed the doctor will recommend that it must be removed and is generally removed during a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy and the sample is given for biopsy as well. The purpose of biopsy is to rule out cancerous changes if present or not.

Ayurvedic Perspective of the Colon Polyps

The colon polyps is something which is related to the digestive system and such problems related to the digestion system basically arises when there are disturbances in the digestive process.

The digestive process can get hampered due to many reasons and some of the most commonest are:

Intake of Vishtambhi (Chillies): They are potent to cause constipation and hence hard passage of stool through colon thus creating tension in colon mucosa.

Excessive Consumption of Virudh aahar (Toxic Food Combinations): Toxic food combinations like milk with fish, salt with milk, imli with curd, tomato with paneer etc. are the most ingested toxic food combinations and their regular intake can even lead to autoimmune conditions.  Virudha aahar is a reason for ama or endotoxin accumulation and then aggravation of tridosha.

Not Exercising: As it causes accumulation of kapha dosha in the body which is the main reason for overgrowths in the body which can be in any part even in the colon.

Other reasons like not sleeping on time, drinking excess amounts of alcohol, living a sedentary life and not giving your body time to relax.

Colon polyps are kept in the category of granthi. Granthi is something which is the result of aggravated tridosha in the body and is generally non-cancerous. 

Now in Ayurveda the treatment of the colon Polyps is done with various herbs which are helpful in correcting digestion and balances all three dosha in the body especially the kapha dosha. Some effective formulations like kanchnaar guggul are also administrated or prescribed so that the overgrowth can be shrunken or stabilised to its present size. Certain panchakarma procedures like virechana (Purgation) might be preferred after going through the dosha  aggravation.

Now differentiating points between colon polyps and Haemorrhoids 

Differentiating Colon Polyps Grom Haemorrhoids

Classical Symptoms of Colon Polyps

  • The classical symptom of the colon polyps is bleeding per rectum. But the bleeding will not be drop by drop.
  • Change in stool color as due to internal bleeding the color of the stool changes to black tarry.
  • Changes in bowel habits like increase in the stool frequency.
  • Sometimes pain might be present.
  • Unexplained iron deficiency or low Haemoglobin levels.
  • Even on dietary changes the bleeding will not cease completely.

Classical Symptoms of Haemorrhoids

The classical symptoms of the haemorrhoids can be divided into two categories:

Symptoms of Internal Haemorrhoids

  • Discomfort at the anal opening
  • Itching in anus (often)
  • Bleeding will be seen per rectum but the bleeding will be in a drop wise manner. The nature of blood is fresh.
  • The haemorrhoids are painless and sometimes even feel like they don’t exist.
  • Usually the symptoms subside on regulating diet and having a lot of water.
  • They can not be seen until they prolapse.
  • Even if they prolapse they can be differentiated from external piles as external piles have skin as their outer covering and internal piles have mucosa as their external covering or layering.

Symptoms of External Haemorrhoids

  • The external piles can be painful and can be felt easily on the external opening of anus.
  • Prolonged Sitting causes more discomfort in this case along with sharp pain in the anal region.
  • They usually bleed even when you are not passing stool
  • If bleeding, external piles can soil your garments
  • This type usually makes even walking difficult sometimes
  • They can cause swelling around the anus

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Conclusion

The differentiating features are really important to note whenever you are

Discussing two different conditions with almost no symptoms because lack of differentiating features will result in a wrong diagnosis. Wrong diagnosis means opting for wrong treatment and hence the situation may get worse. So to save yourself from all that scenario it’s really important to gain some really impressive knowledge. The information in the article is authentic and is of clinical significance. In case of any queries related to the topic or even your own condition feel free to visit WWW.PlanetAyurveda.Com and drop your query. 

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