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Ayurveda Treatment for molar pregnancy

ABSTRACT

Molar pregnancy is also termed as a hydatidiform mole that is actually a complication of the pregnancy. In molar pregnancy the cells which normally grow into the placenta, i.e. trophoblast , grow abnormally. Molar pregnancy can be of two types either partial molar pregnancy or complete molar pregnancy. In partial molar pregnancy there can be normal tissues of placenta along with abnormal placental tissues and also here the embryo is also abnormal along with placenta. While in complete molar pregnancy, the whole placental tissue is abnormal, which is swollen and forms a fluid-filled cyst. In molar pregnancy there can also be formation of a fetus which unfortunately does not survive and is miscarried in a few early months of pregnancy. This article contains all the information about Molar pregnancy and its herbal management and treatment.

INTRODUCTION TO MOLAR PREGNANCY

Usually the news of a positive pregnancy brings joy of the birth of a newborn baby 9 months later. But in certain unfortunate conditions the pregnancy ends with a loss and molar pregnancy is one of those conditions. In healthy pregnancy, placenta grows inside the uterus which works to nourish the baby during the pregnancy through umbilical cord. However in case of Molar pregnancy these tissues which should grow into placenta instead grow into an abnormal mass or tumor. Two types of Molar pregnancy, i.e. Complete and Partial Molar pregnancy are already discussed above.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF MOLAR PREGNANCY

Abnormalities in the pregnancies like molar pregnancy are caused due to beej dushti, i.e. abnormalities in the embryo. Also the imbalance of three vital doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha result in many ailments during pregnancy.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MOLAR PREGNANCY

Certain signs and symptoms of Molar pregnancy are:

Vaginal bleeding in the initial first 3 months of pregnancy
Watery discharge which is brown in color
Cluster of grapes like looking sacs passes out of vagina
Too severe or frequent nausea and vomiting as compared to normal pregnancy
Too much pain or pressure on pelvis

CAUSES OF MOLAR PREGNANCY

An abnormal fertilization of the egg causes molar pregnancy. Normally the cell in humans consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes where one chromosome is from the father in each pair and the other is from the mother. But in case of complete molar pregnancy the egg is empty and does not contain genetic material and here the genetic material comes only from the father through the sperm which fertilizes the egg. Due to this, duplication occurs only for the father’s chromosomes. While in case of partial molar pregnancy, the chromosomes from the mother side are present but the two sets of chromosomes are provided from the father’s side. This results in the formation of embryos with 69 chromosomes instead of 46 chromosomes. This condition is caused usually when an egg is fertilized by two sperm causing formation of an extra copy of genetic material of the father.

DIAGNOSIS OF MOLAR PREGNANCY

The clinical history taken by your doctor will make your doctor suspicious of the molar pregnancy will he/she will confirm through various blood tests like HCG, i.e. human chorionic gonadotropin which is a pregnancy hormone present in the blood and ultrasound. When ultrasound is done in complete molar pregnancy, the following findings are seen:

No fetus or embryo
Absence of amniotic fluid
Ovarian cysts
Uterus almost filled with thick cystic placenta

While in partial molar pregnancy findings are

Les amniotic fluid as compared to normal
Unexpectedly small fetus for the present gestational age
Abnormal appearing placenta

TREATMENT FOR MOLAR PREGNANCY

It is necessary to remove the abnormal placenta as the molar pregnancy cannot be continued as the normal pregnancy and hence can cause complications if not removed in a timely. Treatment includes invasive procedures like D&C (Dilation and curettage) in which the abnormal placental tissue is removed, while in rare cases hysterectomy is required.

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AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR MOLAR PREGNANCY

As the beej dushti causes abnormalities in the pregnancy, hence the treatment is based on correction of this dushti. There are certain herbal remedies which help in balancing the tridosha. It can also be used as a supportive treatment along with other conventional measures.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR MOLAR PREGNANCY

Planet Ayurveda’s herbal remedies are authentic and prepared from pure herbs. All of the herbal remedies prepared at Planet Ayurveda are free from chemicals, additives, colors, yeast, preservatives and fillers which make them safe and more effective. Planet Ayurveda is a very well known herbal pharmaceutical company. For Molar pregnancy, Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

Female health support
Kanchnaar guggul
Pradrantak churna
Graviola capsule
Pushyanug churna
Chandraprabha vati
Pitta balance

Products Description

1. Female health support

It is the combination of three amazing medicinal herbs, i.e. Ashok (Saraca indica), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). As the name implies, Female health support capsules help in supporting and enhancing the overall reproductive health of a woman. These herbal capsules increase libido and prevent any kind of reproductive issues.

Dosage- Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

2. Kanchnaar guggul

These herbal tablets help in scraping off the tumor and its additional blood supply. Kanchnaar guggul is known to treat the abnormal growths and inflammation. It is prepared from herbs like Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), Varuna (Crataeva religiosa) and Black pepper (Piper nigrum). Kanchnaar guggul also detoxifies the system, balancing the tridosha in the body.

Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water

3. Pradrantak churna

This herbal formulation is prepared using herbs like Ashok (Saraca indica), Udumbur (Ficus glomerata), Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), and Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). Pradrantak churna helps in treating the ovarian cyst in case of molar pregnancy.

Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm water after meals

4. Graviola capsule

Graviola capsule is prepared from single herb Graviola (Annona muricata) which possesses multiple therapeutic properties like anti tumor, anti cancer, anti-inflammatory and antiviral. These therapeutic herbal capsules help in treating various types of tumors in the body.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water.

5. Pushyanug churna

This herbal churna helps in treating the discharge from the vagina and any kind of bleeding in pregnancy. Pushyanug churna also balances the tridosha. Herbs like Rasanjana (Berberis aristata), Patha (Cyclea peltata), Samanga (Mimosa pudica), Mocharasa (Salmalia malabarica), Kumkuma (Crocus sativus) etc.

Dosage- Take 1 teaspoon twice daily with decanted rice water after meals

6. Chanderprabha vati

Chanderprabha vati relieves lower back pain, weakness, urinary complaints like burning and increased frequency of urination. Chandraprabha vati is prepared using Shilajit (Asphaltum), Hairdra (Curcuma longa), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Kapur (Cinnamomum camphora), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Chavya (Piper chaba), Mustak (Cyperus rotundus) etc.

Dosage– Take 2 tablets twice daily after meals with plain water

7. Pitta balance

These capsules help in pacifying the vitiated Pitta dosha which is the main cause behind such ailments as Ayurveda Ayurveda. Pitta balance capsules are prepared from Praval pishti (Coral calcium), Mukta pishti (Pear calcium), Akik pishti (Agate calcium), etc.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

CONCLUSION

These herbal remedies mentioned can help in treating this condition without the invasive method in certain cases. Also these herbs can be used as preventive in cases where there is history of previous abnormal pregnancies.

How to Prevent Gout and high blood uric acid levels (hyperuricemia)

Abstract

High uric acid levels is something which is very common these days. A lot of patients are there who face this problem and are in a constant search for a solution to this painful condition. Today in this article we are going to learn how we could prevent these high uric acid levels naturally.

Introduction of hyperuricemia

Before we jump to the measures to prevent the gout and high blood uric acid, it is important to know about the uric acid. Uric acid is a chemical which is created when our body breaks down purines. Most of the uric acid dissolves in the blood and passes out of the body through kidneys. When this uric acid does not pass out in urine, it could lead to a condition called hyperuricemia.

Causes of hyperuricemia

There are certain food items which are high in purines which could cause hyperuricemia like red meat, codfish, alcohol, seafood, and sweetened beverages etc.

Symptoms of hyperuricemia

Following are the symptoms of hyperuricemia:

Stiffness in joints especially in the morning
Pain in the joints along with redness
Swelling around the joints
Kidney stones

Measures to be taken to avoid gout and high uric acids

Avoid taking foods with high purine: As we already discussed that the uric acid is the end product of the breakdown of purines so it is self explanatory that we should avoid taking those foods in excess which have high purines. Therefore food like red meat, pork, beans, mushrooms, cauliflower are to be avoided in high uric acid levels.
Limit the intake of sugars: Sugars are a good source of carbohydrates which means they could be used for an instant source of energy. But the problem starts when the energy demand is not that high as in the cases of intense physical activity, but the consumption remains the same. Today most of us are living sedentary lives and consuming sweetened drinks like carbonated drinks, milk shakes, chocolate shakes, energy drinks etc acts like oil in the fire. According to a study the chances of developing gout increases by 80-85% if there is a daily consumption of soft drinks. So we should limit the intake of excess sugars by avoiding these soft drinks and other carbonated drinks.
Lose body weight: The type of foods that we eat these days comprises many unhealthy substances like sauces, mayonnaise, high spices, excess salt and sugars. These food items cause several health problems like diabetes, obesity, thyroid problems, hypertension etc. There is a direct link between body weight and gout. According to several reports it was found that the chances of the gout decreased remarkably in those individuals who lost some weight.
Drink plenty of water: Water helps to keep our body hydrated and also flushes out the toxins. A healthy individual passes urine every 2-3 hours of time. This is why it is required to drink at least 3-3.5 litres of water everyday. In short it is important for you to keep your system or body hydrated. This could be done in both ways. Not only drinking water is enough, avoiding food items is also equally necessary which might cause dehydration. And a perfect example of such a food is caffeine. Caffeine causes dehydration but also is very famous in the fitness world. So try to limit the intake of such sports drinks which contain caffeine.
Avoid or limit your intake of alcohol: These days it is a trend to consume alcoholic drinks. If any person does not drink alcohol he or she is believed to be an old school. In this peer pressure of friends and relatives one starts drinking alcohol. Alcohol damages the liver gradually which in turn causes accumulation of the toxins in the body. This is because it is the liver which plays a crucial role in the detoxification process. It does not stop here till accumulation of the toxins, alcoholism intake causes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and kidney diseases also.
Good sleep: Sounds strange? Or out of context? But it is not. A good and sound sleep is something which could act as a natural healer not only in case of high uric acid but almost in all diseases. Ever seen a person who is not able to cope up with sad news, doctors give him sedatives. Why do they do it? Because they know, once that person is asleep he will calm down and will gain the strength to fight this hard situation. Such a power our sleep holds. But nowadays the sleeping pattern has drastically changed. People remain deliberately awake at night lying in their beds just to waste their time on their smartphones. Therefore it is recommended to have a sound sleep of at least 8 hours in a day.
Vitamin C: For a strong immune system it is required to intake the adequate amount of vitamin C, this we all know. But only few of us are aware of this fact that vitamin C could also protect our body from the flares of gout. This is because vitamin C helps to remove the excess of uric acid from the kidneys. Now comes the question which is the best vitamin C supplementation available in the market. The answer is no supplementation in the market could ever replace the natural vitamin C. The richest source of vitamin C is Amla.
Avoid drugs: There are certain categories of drugs which are responsible for increasing the risk for gout and high uric acid levels. A few examples of such drugs are diuretics, aspirin, steroids etc. Therefore it is important to keep an eye on your uric acid levels when you are on any of these medications.

Conclusion:

One could feel really bad about this painful condition that we know with the name of gout. But this could be easily avoided or managed with the correct diet and regimen like avoiding foods which could cause flare, drinking plenty of fluids to ease out the process of detoxification, good sleep etc. Apart from this, if anyone has a health related query, they could simply drop it at herbalremedies123@yahoo.com and you will get an answer from our experts in the next 24-48 hours.