Tag: Ayurvedic Treatment For Ascites

September 13, 2023

Ascites – How Ayurvedic Medicines Can Help You Treat It?

ABSTRACT

Ascites is a pathological condition in which fluid accumulates in a peritoneal(Abdominal) cavity. It is also known as peritoneal cavity fluid, peritoneal fluid excess, hydroperitoneum, and abdominal dropsy.In this article, we are going to discuss Ascites in detail and its management in Ayurveda.

INTRODUCTION

Ascites is an abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. As fluid collects in the abdomen, it can affect the lungs, kidneys, and other organs of the body. Fluid is pale yellow in colour known as Ascetic fluid. In Ayurveda. Ascites is explained under Jalodar which is a type of Udar Rog. Udar rog consider in astamahagada.

ascites

TYPES

On the basis of the amount of protein present in the fluid. It is of 2 types:- Transudative and Exudative.

  1. Transudative Ascities:-  when the patient’s SAAG(serum ascites albumin gradient) level is greater than or equal to 1.1 g/dL.
  2.  Exudative Ascites:- when the patient’s SAAG ( serum ascites albumin gradient) level is less than or equal to 1.1g/dL.

CAUSES

Liver cirrhosis is the main cause of the ascites. Ascites can be caused by many other problems such as:-

  1. Transudative causes:- Cirrhosis, Heart failure, Hepatic venous occlusion, Kwashiorkor ( childhood protein-energy  malnutrition )
  2. Exudative causes:- Cancer, Pancreatitis, Nephrotic syndrome
  3. Other causes:- Meigs Syndrome, Vasculitis, hypothyroidism, Renal dialysis

SYMPTOMS

Ascites patients have the following symptoms such as

  1. Abdominal distension
  2. Increasing weight
  3. Pedal edema
  4. Respiratory distress
  5. Feeling of heaviness
  6. Nausea
  7. Vomiting
  8. Swelling in the abdomen

COMPLICATION

Complications associated with the ascites are

  1. Pleural effusion
  2. Hepato renal syndrome
  3. Umbilical hernia
  4. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis will be done on the basis of a physical examination of the patient and various tests such as:-

  1. Chest and plain abdominal films:- Elevation of diaphragm seen in massive ascites.
  2. Abdominal ultrasound:- For the site of paracentesis
  3. CT And MRI:- To check small amounts of fluid in the spaces like perihepatic space, and morisson pouch.
  4. Blood test :- To check the SGOT And SGPT level and CBC count in a patient
  5. Physical examination of the patient:-

1. In mild cases of ascites

  • The physical appearance is seen as normal because fluid is not seen without ultrasound.

2. In moderate cases of ascites

  • The abdomen appears seen differently. Shifting dullness is seen in the patient ( shifting dullness is a sign that is noticed by a person that as he shifts or turns on another side of the body, fluid will go to the dependent part of the abdominal cavity).

3. In severe cases of Ascites

  • The patient complains of various symptoms such as pressure feeling on the abdomen, and heaviness of the abdomen. On heaviness of the abdomen as the physician presses the abdomen on one side the fluid wave generates on the other side of the abdomen known as Fluid thrill.

A Puddle sign is also noticed when the small amount of ascitic fluid is up to 120 ml which is not detected by Fluid thrill and Shifting dullness.

TREATMENT

  1. Medical treatment
  2. Avoiding alcohol
  3. Lowering salt in diet ( No more than 1500 mg/day of sodium)
  4. Diuretics
  5. Anti-inflammatory drugs
  6. Surgical treatment
  7. Paracentesis:- By pricking a needle fluid is removed through the abdomen.
  8. TIPS(Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts)- Treat the fluid form in the abdomen.
  9.  Liver transplant:- In case of liver cirrhosis, when liver failure is there.

AYURVEDA ASPECT FOR ASCITES

In Ayurveda, ascites are explained under Jaloder rog which is a type of Udar rog. Udar rog is of 8 types and its last condition is Jaloder (Ascites). It is a chronic disease so Acharya said its prognosis is bad. It involves all three doshas so it is Tridoshaj vyadhi (disease).

JALODAR

As per  च.चि. १३

Due to the aggravation of vata dosha, there is an accumulation of vata dosha in the cavity of the abdomen (udar) and swelling of Udar Pradesh known as Jalodar.

NIDANA (CAUSE)

The following are the causes

  1. Mithya ahar (improper diet)
  2.  Mithya vihar (improper activities)
  3. Excess alcohol consumption
  4.  Sitting work, without any exercise

SAMPRAPTI (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY)

(च.चि. १३।४५-४६)

After Snehapan (oleation therapy) or the person becomes lean or drinks excessive water after this their agni (digestive fire) is destroyed and air fills in Vessel(Klomanalika). Channels are blocked and fluid is stored in the abdomen and causes Jaloder(Ascites).

SAMPRAPTI GHATAK

  • Dosha- Tridosha (apan and prana vayu vikriti)
  • Dusya – Ras,Udaka,Sveda
  • Agni – Jatharagni, Dhatvagni
  • Ama – Jatragnimandhyajanya
  • Srothas – Rasvaha, Swedavaha, Ambuvaha
  • Sanchara- Siras
  • Sroto dusti prakara – Sanga, Vimargagamana
  • Udbava sthana -Amashayodbhava
  • Vyaktha sthana – Udara
  • Adisthana- Udara
  • Marga – Abhyanthara, Baahya

POORAVROOP (PRELIMINARY SIGN )

Following are the preliminary signs of ascites

  1. Aadhman (bloating in the stomach)
  2. Atipipasa (drink more water)
  3. Udharshool (abdominal distension)
  4. Swash dhourbalya (difficulty in breathing)

LAKSHNA ( SYMPTOMS)

The following are the symptoms

  1. Kaash (cough)
  2. Aruchi (Anorexia )
  3. Hridyaspandan (Palpitations)
  4. Everted umbilicus
  5. Nanavarna raji sira ( seen lines on abdomen)

UPDRAVA (COMPLICATIONS)

  1. Vaman (Vomiting)
  2. Atisar (Diarrhoea)
  3. Tamak Swasa (Asthma)
  4. Trishna (Excessive thirst)
  5. Swasa (Difficulty in breathing)
  6. Kaash (Cough)
  7. Hikka (Hiccough)
  8. Aruchi (Anorexia)
  9. Mutraghata (Urinary retention)

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ASCITES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides the best combination of herbal drugs that help the patient to cure it. The herbs are pure and free from any type of adulterant, preservative, or chemicals. They are safe to use and free from any side effects.
The formulation offered by Planet Ayurveda for ascites are follows as:-

Product list

  1. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES
  2. WATER-EX TABLETS
  3. RENCURE FORMULA
  4. LIVER DETOX CAPSULES
  5. JALODARARI RASA

Herbal Products for Ascites

Herbal Supplements for Ascites

Product Description for Ascites

1. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES

Punarnava capsules are made of the single heb extraction of  Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). As punarnava is a natural diuretic it helps in reducing fluid. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and it helps in reducing swelling of the abdomen. It also balances the vata and kapha dosha.

Dosage:- 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. WATER-EX TABLETS

Water-Ex tablets are a mixture of poly herbs. It contains Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varuna (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Excipient. As Gokshura is anti-inflammatory and diuretic it helps in symptoms of urinary retention and swelling. Varuna pacifies the kapha and vata dosha. It expels the ascitic fluid from the body.

Dosage:– 1-2 tablets once or twice daily.

3. RENCURE FORMULA

Rencure formula has a mixture of many poly herbs which are safe and effective in Ascites. It contains Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Varuna (Crataeva nurvala), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Palaash (Butea monosperma), Kasni (Cichorium intybus). It balances all three vata, pitta, and kapha dosha. These herbs are natural diuretics so give relief from ascites. As it has anti-diarrhea properties it can be given in its complications.

Dosage:- 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

4. LIVER DETOX CAPSULES

It is made of a mixture of poly herbs like Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Punarnava ( Boerhavia diffusa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Makoy (Solanum nigrum), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and many other herbs. It is natural liver detoxification and improves the blood flow of the liver. As it helps in digestion and removes toxins from the body. It rejuvenates the liver and helps in managing liver disease.

Dosage:– 1-2 capsules twice daily, with plain water, after meals.

5. JALODARARI RASA

It is a mixture of many poly herbs and contains Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Tamra bhasma, Rajani (Curcuma longa), Jaipala (Croton tiglium), Snuhi Ksheera (Euphorbia nerifolia). As above mentioned dravyas are helpful in Virechana karma so they remove excess fluid from the body. It is also helpful in liver disorders.

Dosage:-1 tablet twice daily, with water.

CONCLUSION

Ascites is a life-threatening condition. In Ayurveda, we treat ascites with pure herbs. Ascites care pack helps to reduce Ascites and the root causes of Ascites. Treat the disease according to symptoms. Planet Ayurveda gives herbal remedies for ascites that are safe, effective, and free from any adulterant, preservative, or chemical.

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January 11, 2023

What is Ascites? – Types, Symptoms, Causes and Herbal Remedies

Abstract

It frequently happens because of cirrhosis of the liver, heart failure, kidney failure, and infections. Mild ascites may not show any symptoms but if you are experiencing the fullness of the abdomen, weight gain, swelling in the ankles, nausea, or shortness of breath you have landed on the right page. Here we have discussed ascites in detail, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and its Ayurvedic treatment. Ayurveda, our age-old science, has wonderfully treated ascites with remarkable results. Read on to know more.

Introduction

Ascites is a condition in which there is an accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal or abdominal cavity, which gives a feeling of fullness and rapid weight gain. This free fluid leads the belly to swell and is called a ballooning belly. Ascites is a further complication of non-hepatic or hepatic disease. Mild ascites is hard to notice whereas severe ascites cause distension of the abdomen.

Ascites

TYPES OF ASCITES

Ascites is categorized mainly into two types depending on the protein content in the fluid:

  • Exudate: Exudate has a protein content of more than or equal to 2.5g/dl.
  • Transudate: Transudate has a protein content of less than 2.5g/dl.

The other, more useful way to categorize ascites is by using the SAAG

  1. (SERUM ASCITES ALBUMIN GRADIENT)

CAUSES OF ASCITES

Cirrhosis of the liver is the most common condition that can cause ascites. Other conditions that cause ascites can be heart failure, kidney failure, infections (such as tuberculosis ),or
cancer.

How does cirrhosis cause ascites?

When a patient has cirrhosis, his liver doesn’t function normally as it should. The abnormal liver function combines with portal hypertension to cause ascites. This portal hypertension is the high pressure in portal veins (the veins that supply blood to the liver). This abnormally high pressure in portal veins causes fluid to leak out of the veins into the belly and collect there as a fluid.

RISK FACTORS FOR ASCITES

Conditions causing cirrhosis of the liver puts a patient at a greater risk of developing ascites. These conditions are Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, Autoimmune hepatitis, Alcohol use disorder, Genetic liver diseases that may include Wilson disease and alpha

1 antitrypsin deficiency, and hemochromatosis. Some of the other conditions that can cause ascites are cancers of the abdominal or pelvic organs, infections, congestive heart failure, and kidney failure.

SYMPTOMS OF ASCITES

Depending upon the cause of ascites, symptoms may develop gradually or suddenly. Mild fluid in the abdominal cavity is usually asymptomatic, that is without any symptoms but as the collection of the fluid increases, it thereby causes:

  • swelling in the abdomen
  • sense of fullness
  • Bloating
  • weight gain
  • nausea
  • indigestion
  • shortness of breath
  • back pain
  • fatigue
  • swelling in ankles.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE ASCITES????

Multiple steps are involved in the diagnosis of ascites. The patient’s complete medical history followed by a thorough abdominal examination/physical examination is carried out by a medical practitioner to look for any signs or symptoms. a patient’s history and physical examination help determine a diagnosis. Blood tests and imaging tests are likely needed. Tests to confirm the diagnoses are Ultrasound or CT scans in which the abdominal area can be seen deeply and detailed. CBC is carried out to look for the infections and organ functions that might lead to ascites. The second most important test is paracentesis in which the fluid accumulated is analyzed for signs of cancer, infection, portal hypertension, and other conditions.

CLASSICAL TREATMENT

  • Nidana parivarjana (avoiding causative factors): This is a complete diet restriction to minimize the symptoms along with medicines.
  • Agni Dipti (provocation of digestion)
  • Apyam Doshaharnam and sroto shodhan (removal of the fluid accumulated)
  • Nitya virechana(daily therapeutic purgation)

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ASCITES BY PLANET AYURVEDA

PLANET AYURVEDA provides the best and most effective treatment by the touch of herbs for the treatment of ascites. As the diseased liver is the main cause of ascites, The Planet Ayurveda provides a complete ASCITES CARE PACK which is a combination of herbal remedies for liver health. Remedies that are herbal and with the non-touch of artificial ingredients. chemical and preservative-free herbal remedies are used worldwide to treat diseases.

This ASCITES CARE PACK consists of

  1. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES
  2. WATER EX-TABLETS
  3. RENCURE FORMULA
  4. LIVER DETOX CAPSULES
  5. JALODARARI RASA

Ayurvedic Treatment For Ascites

Herbal Supplements for Ascites

PRODUCT DETAIL

1. Punarnava capsules

This ayurvedic remedy has a great tendency to control water retention in the abdomen as it is prepared from the standardized extract of Boerhaavia diffusa . It possesses diuretic properties that flush out the toxins from the abdominal cavity, through urine by increasing its flow.

Dosage: 2 capsules to be taken two times a day after meals with warm water.

2. Water ex-tablets

These water ex-tablets consist of natural herbs like gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris), Varuna (crataeva nurvala), etc which have the properties of fluid expulsion from the body and reduce inflammation caused by any infection.

3. Rencure Formula

It consists of palash (butea monosperma), gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), punarnava (boerhavia diffusa),varun (crataeva nurvala) etc. This formula has tremendous effects on kidney disease which can be a leading cause of ascites. It maintains the normal

functioning of the kidneys.

Dosage: 1 capsule is to be taken twice after meals with water.

4. Liver Detox Capsules

This combination of herbs helps in the detoxification of the liver byremoving harmful toxins that cause fluid to accumulate. The herbs in this formulation are kaansi (Cichorium intybus), kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), makoy (Solanum Indicum), etc.

Dosage: 1 capsules to be taken two times a day after meals with warm water

5. Jalodarari ras

These herbal tablets have been prepared with the combination of pippali (piper longum), maricha (piper nigrum), jaiphala (Croton tiglium), Haridra (Curcuma longa), etc. This combination of herbs serves as an anti-inflammatory agent and eliminates accumulated fluid.

HOME-BASED MANAGEMENT OF ASCITES

Ascites can be well managed at home along with these herbal remedies. Managing the diet with low salt intake can be beneficial. By Quitting alcohol and smoking the disease can be limited to a greater extent. A healthy lifestyle with exercising can prevent further liver
disease.

CONCLUSION

ASCITES mainly affects patients with cirrhosis of the liver. Another systemic disease can also lead to ascites. Important diagnostic tools are scans and blood tests. A physical examination plays an important role in diagnosis. PLANET AYURVEDA medicines are significantly effective in ascites under the guidance of well-experienced doctors. Management of diet and healthy lifestyle can add more value to the early recovery. Ayurvedic treatment is followed by the internal purification process, herbal remedies, a special diet, and meditation. The primary basis of Ayurveda is the interconnection between

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