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Herbal Remedies for Esophageal Varices – Symptoms and Causes

Esophageal Varices are characterised by the abnormal and enlarged veins in the esophagus (the tube that connects throat and stomach). It is most commonly seen in people with serious liver diseases.

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This disease takes place when the normal blood flow to the liver is blocked by a clot or a scar tissue in the liver. As a result, the blood flows into smaller blood vessels that are not designed to carry large volumes of blood. Therefore, the vessels can leak or get ruptured causing life-threatening bleeding.

What are the Symptoms of Esophageal Varices?

Esophageal varices generally do not cause any signs and symptoms until or unless they bleed. The signs and symptoms of bleeding Esophageal varices include :-

Vomiting with significant amounts of blood in the vomiting
Light-headedness
Black, tarry and bloody stools
In severe cases, there is a loss of consciousness

Signs of liver disease include which are helpful in diagnosing varices. These include:

Jaundice which includes yellow colouration of skin as well as eyes.
Ascites characterised by fluid build up in the abdomen.
Easy bleeding or bruising

What are the Causes of Esophageal Varices?

Esophageal Varices form when the blood flow to the liver is blocked due to the scarring of the tissue caused by the liver disease. The blood flow begins to back up which increases the pressure within the portal vein that carries blood to the liver.

This pressure known as portal hypertension forces the blood to seek other pathways through the smaller veins such as those in the lowest part of the esophagus. As a result, the thin walled veins balloon with the added blood. Sometimes, the veins get rupture and start to bleed.

Causes of Esophageal Varices Include

Liver Scarring (Cirrhosis):- The liver diseases such as hepatitis infection, liver disease, fatty liver disease, bile duct disorder can result in cirrhosis.
Parasitic Infection :- A parasitic infection known as schistosomiasis found in parts of South America, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. This parasite can damage the liver, lungs, intestine and bladder.
Thrombosis :A blood clot in the portal vein or in a vein that feeds into the portal vein can cause esophageal varices.

Diagnosis and Treatment: The main tests that are used to diagnose esophageal varices include: endoscope exam, imaging tests and capsule endoscopy.

Modern treatment for esophageal varices includes medications to reduce pressure in the portal vein, using elastic bands to tie off the bleeding veins, certain medications to slow blood flow into the portal vein, diverting blood flow away from the portal vein, preventing infection and liver transplant.

Treatment of Esophageal Varices According to Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda offers various herbal remedies which are designed by renowned medical experts of Planet Ayurveda. These herbal remedies are extremely effective herbal formulations for managing esophageal varices. These herbal formulations are :-

Pitta Balance Capsules
Arjuna Capsules
Digestion Support Capsules
Punarnava Capsules
Prawal Panchamrit Tablets

1. Pitta Balance Capsules

Pitta Balance of Planet Ayurveda is a wonderful formulation which is a combination of several unique ingredients which are cooling in nature as well as natural calcium compounds. These capsules are very useful in treating heart burn, ulcers, acidity, cold sores, inflamed rashes as well as cold sores. The bleeding associated with esophageal varices can be controlled by Pitta Balance Capsules.

Dosage :- 1-2 capsule twice daily.

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2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared from the standardised extract of the herb Terminalia arjuna tree bark. In Ayurveda, Arjuna tree bark is a popular herbal remedy for heart problems and blood pressure. It is not only useful in heart ailments but also helps in clearing away the blockages in the arteries. Thus, these capsules are very useful in venous thrombosis.

Dosage :- 1-2 capsule twice daily.

3. Digestion Support Capsules

Digest Support Capsules by Planet Ayurveda contain the standardised extracts of various herbs that are known to keep the digestive system healthy. These capsules help in maintaining the natural pH of the stomach and helps in curing indigestion problems. It is a complete solution to all the digestive problems and works well for the intestinal processing of the food.

Dosage :-1-2 capsule twice a day.

4. Punarnava Capsules

Punarnava Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are prepared from the standardised extract of the herb Boerrhavia diffusa. This herb is considered as an excellent tonic for the heart as well as kidneys. It is also considered as a rejuvenative herb. It also increases the digestive fire and also absorbs fluids from the digestive system.

Dosage :-1-2 capsule twice daily.

5. Prawal Panchamrit Tablets

Prawal Panchamrit Ras is a classical Ayurvedic mineral formulation. As the name indicates, it is made of two words: Panch + Amrit. Panch means five and amrit means elixir. It is made of 5 bhasams which act together as elixir. They also help in longevity. Most of the ingredients of Prawal Panchamrit Ras are calcium compounds that help in calcium supplementation as well. This medicine is mainly used in the treatment of digestive disorders. Provides cooling effects.

Ingredients of Prawal Panchamrit Tablets are :-

Praval Bhasma (incinerated form of coral): 2 parts.
Mukta Bhasma (incinerated form of pearl): 1 part
Shankha Bhasma (incinerated part of conch shell): 1 part
Mukta Sukthi Bhasma (incinerated form of pearl oyster shell): 1 part
Kapardhika Bhasma (incinerated form of cowry shell): 1 part

Dose: 1-2 tablet twice daily.

Intussusception Treatment with Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies

Overview

Intussusception is a serious medical emergency which results from the obstruction of the intestine, due to which food or fluid cannot pass through the intestine. In this condition, blood supply to the affected portion of the intestine gets cut off and causes perforation (a tear in the bowel), infection and loss of bowel tissue. The intestinal obstruction which marks the occurrence of Intussusception can be described as the telescoping (infolding or sliding) of a portion of the intestine within an adjacent portion. This condition mostly affects children aged between 3 months and 3 years it rarely affects children under 3 months, older children or adults. The condition can prove to be fatal if it is not treated in time.

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In Intussusception, the telescoping of the intestine (usually the small intestine) results from an abnormal growth (a polyp or a tumor) in the intestine. The abnormal growth, called lead point, is grabbed by the normal wave-like contractions of the intestine; and the lead point, along with the inside layer of the intestine, gets pulled into the bowel ahead of it. In most cases of Intussusception, the exact cause of the condition cannot be identified. However, most of the children affected by Intussusception generally develop the condition after a recent attack of gastroenteritis or stomach flu.

Risk Factors of Intussusception

Some of the known risk factors of Intussusception are :-

Age (the condition mostly affects young children below 3 years of age)
Sex (the risk of the condition is higher in boys as compared to girls)
Intestinal malrotation (abnormal formation of intestines at birth)
Past history of Intussusception
The Family history of Intussusception.

Symptoms of Intussusception

In the affected children, the most common symptom of the occurrence of Intussusception is an acute abdominal pain because of which they may suddenly start crying loudly and pull their knees to their chests. The episodes of abdominal pain mostly occur after every 15-20 minutes. However, as time passes, the painful episodes occur more frequently and also last much longer.

Besides abdominal pain, some of the other symptoms of Intussusception are :-

A lump/distention in the abdomen
Diarrhoea
Fever
Nausea
Sweating
Dehydration
Tiredness and drowsiness
Vomiting up yellowish-green fluid
Bloody stools; or stools mixed with mucus.

In rare cases when adults are affected, the symptoms of Intussusception generally overlap with the symptoms of some other conditions and are thus difficult to identify. Nonetheless, the most common symptom of Intussusception in adults also is abdominal pain which comes and goes, along with vomiting and nausea.

Treatment of Intussusception

Intussusception is a condition which requires emergency medical care. When the doctors suspect that a child is suffering from Intussusception, they immediately send the child to the emergency room, where the intestinal blockages are spotted with the help of X-ray or an abdominal ultrasound. If damage to intestines is identified, the child is taken to the operating theatre straightaway to correct the bowel obstruction.Generally, two types of enemas an air enema or a barium enema are helpful in diagnosing as well as treating Intussusception in serious cases.

For effectively managing Intussusception in a safe and natural manner, Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company offers some extremely beneficial herbal products which are prepared from 100% pure and natural herbs. These products are prepared under the expert guidance of renowned Ayurveda practitioners, and can be very useful in managing the symptoms of Intussusception, without any side effects. The herbal products for managing Intussusception include:

1. Digestion Support Capsules

These capsules are prepared from a combination of some potent herbs which have the ability to enhance the health of the digestive system. These herbs, widely known for their beneficial properties, include Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeerak (Cymium cumium), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), and Bahera (Terminalia bellerica).

The use of Digestion Support capsules is beneficial in managing Intussusception because they are helpful in maintaining the natural PH of the stomach, supporting the digestive process, improving appetite, maintaining proper metabolism of the body, boosting the immune system, rejuvenating the body, and balancing the body’s three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.

Dosage of Digestion Support capsules for managing Intussusception: One capsule twice a day, with plain water, after meals.

2. Mahasankh Vati Tablets

For the preparation of these tablets, some well-known herbs and other natural ingredients with immense medicinal value are used. These herbal components with proven appetizer, digestive, analgesic, and antipyretic properties — include: Pippali (Piper longum),Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Yavkshar (Potassium Carbonate), Sarjakshar(Sodium Carbonate), Shudh Parad(Purified Mercury), and Shudh Tankan(Purified Sodium Biborate).

These tablets have the capability to alleviate intestinal pains, maintain the health of digestive organs, relieve gastritis, manage digestion-related disorders, improve appetite, reduce inflammation, and maintain the balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas of the body.

Dosage of Mahasankh Vati tablets for managing Intussusception: Two tablets with plain water, two times a day, after meals.

3. Vatsakadi Churna Mixed with Vara Churna

Vatsakadi churna is an excellent herbal powder which is very beneficial for managing intestinal disorders, particularly the conditions associated with excessive diarrhoea and dysentery. This churna can manage flatulence, gas and irregular digestion, and can also treat irritable bowel syndrome, unexplained intermittent diarrhoea, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative colitis. The herbs used for preparing this churna include: Saunf(Foeniculum vulgare), Bilv(Aegle marmelos), Dhania(Coriander sativum), Anar (Punica granatum), Chhoti Elaichi (Elletaria cardamomum), and Jaiphal(Myristica fragrans).

For managing Intussusception, it is beneficial to mix Vatsakadi churna with Vara churna (also called Triphala powder), which is another amazing herbal powder for treating several digestion-related conditions. Vara churna is prepared from three potent, multipurpose herbs Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and Bhibhitaki (Terminalia ballerica). These herbs have the ability to eliminate toxins from the body, treat constipation, provide colon cleanse benefits, treat vision problems, reduce high cholesterol, and treat some other common conditions like acidity, migraine, obesity, and general weakness.

Dosage of Vatsakadi churna mixed with Vara churna for managing Intussusception: 1-2 teaspoons daily, with water, after meals.

Conclusion

Planet Ayurveda’s herbal products for Intussusception are completely safe to use. These products are pure vegetarian formulations, which do not contain any chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, colors, binders, fillers, or additives.