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February 21, 2023

WHAT IS WHIPLASH INJURY? HOW IT CAN BE TREATED WITH SAFE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

ABSTRACT

The musculoskeletal system is the structural support system of the body. These are important for maintaining the shape of the body. The muscles and bones support proper movements in the body. An injury to this system can result in painful consequences. There can be various kinds of injuries depending on the type and location of the affected area. One such type of injury is the whiplash injury. The whiplash injury will be explained along with its causes, features and management according to both the modern and ayurvedic system of medicines.

Whiplash injury

INTRODUCTION

Whiplash injury, as the name suggests, resembles the cracking of a whip. It is an injury of the neck as a result of rapid back and forth movement. Whiplash injury can occur most commonly in road traffic accidents but there can be various other causes also which will be discussed later. The probable prognosis of whiplash injury suggests that the condition gets better within a few weeks with appropriate medical management. However, some may face chronic neck pain and other long term difficulties. Let us know the causes and symptoms of the whiplash injury.

CAUSES

As described earlier, whiplash injury is a result of rapid back and forth movement of the neck. This type of rapid motion can injure the tendons, ligaments, bones in the spine, muscles, nerves and other tissues of the neck. The causes of whiplash injury will include road accidents, extreme physical abuse or sport related collisions, etc.

SYMPTOMS

The clinical features of the whiplash injury may include a variety of symptoms, some of them include the following –

  1. The person experiences pain and stiffness in neck
  2. This pain may worsen with movement and the range of motion is also restricted.
  3. Headaches are experienced with the pain starting usually at the base of the skull.
  4. He/she may also complain of tenderness or pain in the upper back, arms or shoulder.
  5. Fatigue and dizziness are also observed along with the above mentioned features.
  6. Tingling sensation or numbness is also experienced in the arms.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of any disease requires both, the detailed medical history along with the investigations. After observing the above symptoms and a history of trauma or injury, one must go for one or more imaging tests. The imaging tests may include X-rays, Computed tomography (CT), MRI (magnetic resonance therapy), etc. After a confirmatory diagnosis is prepared, a person must go for a proper medicinal management. The management of whiplash injury will be described as follows.

TREATMENT OF WHIPLASH INJURY

The medical management of the whiplash injury will aim at controlling the pain, improving the range of motion in the neck and improving the quality of life. To achieve these aims, there are various therapies and measures employed. The patient is advised to rest for a day or two after the injury. Heat and cold therapy will also help manage pain. The medicines useful in this case will include analgesics or pain relievers. These will be beneficial for mild to moderate pain. In severe cases, antidepressants may be required along with muscle relaxants. Exercise and physical therapies are also useful in the whiplash injury.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

The whiplash injury can be correlated with the following scenarios in the ayurvedic perspective –

The whiplash injury can be considered under the category of agantuj roga. Agantuj roga are diseases in which there is strong external force that deplete or hinders the balance between the internal elements such as vata, pitta, kapha. The abhigataj is also one such type, abhigata or injury leads to vata aggravation in the body. This vitiated vata presents a variety of symptoms. These symptoms may include pain, and uneasiness or pricking pain in the affected area. It has similarities with greeva shoola also, as greeva school refers to pain in the neck and in whiplash injury, the patient experiences pain also. The main line of management in the whiplash injury will include balancing the vitiated levels of vata dosha back into the normal levels. This aim can be achieved through various ayurvedic formulations which will be described as follows.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR WHIPLASH INJURY

Planet Ayurveda is providing various preparations of natural herbs which are formulated using authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of whiplash injury. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, additives, colors and fillers. These products are hundred percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The ayurvedic formulations beneficial for the condition of whiplash injury are described as follows.

Product List

  1. Lakshadi Guggul
  2. Yograj Guggul
  3. Boswellia Curcumin
  4. Neurogenie Capsules
  5. Aamvatantak Churna
Herbal Remedies For Whiplash injury
Herbal Remedies For Whiplash injury

Product Description

1. Lakshadi Guggul

Lakshadi guggul prepared by planet ayurveda contains natural extracts of various beneficial ayurvedic herbs such as arjun (Terminalia arjuna), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), guggul (Comiphora mukul), etc. This will help to improve the condition of bones, ligaments and muscles of the body. It contains a combination that is beneficial for pacifying the aggravated vata dosha from the body. The use of yograj guggul improves the state of the musculoskeletal system and hence improves the range of movement also. Thus, it improves the healing in whiplash injury.

Dose – Two tablets two times a day after meals.

2. Yograj Guggul

Yograj guggul is a very effective ayurvedic formulation. It contains a combination of beneficial ayurvedic components such as chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), ajmoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), etc. Yograj guggul helps to pacify the aggravated vata dosha from the body. This helps to improve the bone and joint health of the body. This will also help to manage the pain and inflammation in the cases of whiplash injury.

Dose – Two tablets two times a day.

3. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia curcumin capsules are being prepared by Planet ayurveda. It contains a combination of haridra (Curcuma longa) and shallaki (Boswellia serrata). These components help to manage the pain sensations experienced by the patient of whiplash injury. Curcumin is a very effective anti-inflammatory agent and therefore, useful in managing the inflammation also. Boswellia curcmin helps to improve the joint and muscle health of the body.

Dose – One capsule two times a day.

4. Neurogenie Capsules

Neurogenie capsules are formulated by ayurvedic experts in planet ayurveda. It contains two wonderful ayurvedic herbs namely brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These two herbs are known to be very effective and beneficial for the nervous system. They help to pacify the excessive vata dosha and also provide strength to the nerves, thus improving the pain and inflammation also. This will help to promote the overall health of the patient.

Dose – One capsule to be taken two times a day, after meals.

5. Aamvatantak Churna

Aamvatantak churna is being prepared by Planet ayurveda. This churna contains powdered form of various medicinal herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Methi (Fenugreek), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), etc. The combinations of these drugs help to balance the vata dosha of the body. This will help to improve the pain sensations and also the general well-being of the patient suffering from whiplash injury.

Dose – 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water

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CONCLUSION

So, in a nutshell, all the above described information can be compiled and it can be concluded that the whiplash injury can be managed effectively with the appropriate use of ayurvedic formulations. The ayurvedic principles believe to rectify the disease right from its roots rather than just managing the symptoms. So, by restricting the causative or aggravating factors and following a healthy diet along with the administration of ayurvedic formulations (as described above), the condition of mixed expressive-receptive disorder whiplash injury can be managed effectively.

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February 20, 2023

Central Pontine Myelinolysis its Treatment with Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Central pontine myelinolysis is a neurological condition which is observed in 29% of the liver transplant patients as suggested by a study through post mortem examination. The exact incidence of central pontine myelinolysis is yet not reported. It is related to the imbalance of levels of sodium present in the body. Central pontine myelinolysis occurs very frequently in cases that undergo a rapid medical correction in the sodium levels. Let’s discuss it in detail!

Central Pontine Myelinolysis

INTRODUCTION

Central pontine myelinolysis is a neurological disorder. Pontine in Central pontine myelinolysis means related to pons (i.e. a part of the brain). Myelinolysis refers to the damage of the myelin sheath of the nerve cells. Central pontine myelinolysis as a combined term refers to the degeneration of myelin sheath of the nerve cells in the specific area of the brainstem known as pons. This condition is most frequently reported due to iatrogenic causes (i.e. the conditions that arise due to some medical treatment or procedure). Central pontine myelinolysis is usually seen in patients who were once reported to be hyponatremic (i.e. low sodium levels) and were administered sodium too rapidly. This leads to osmotic imbalance in the body hence resulting in the body’s overall diminished health.

CAUSES

The most common cause of Central pontine myelinolysis is too rapid correction of the hyponatremic (decreased levels of sodium) state of the body. The patients undergoing dialysis and the burn victims are at a higher risk of landing in this condition. The exact cause is still not known yet. Central pontine myelinolysis is seen more frequently in the hyponatremic patients that are suffering from AIDS/ HIV, malnutrition, hypokalaemia (decreased levels of potassium) etc. It is seen that chronic alcoholism makes the person more prone to CPM (Central pontine myelinolysis).  The patients suffering from anorexia, electrolyte imbalances and various types of liver disease are more prone to this condition. The pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum are at higher risk of suffering from Central pontine myelinolysis.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of Central pontine myelinolysis will depend on the region and proportion of the region involved. The various common features seen in these patients are vomiting, confusion, headache, seizures, etc. It may also lead to changes in gait, difficulty in speaking, frequent seizures etc. The patient may experience clouding of thoughts, confusion, and feels difficulty in accomplishing the assigned tasks. In the extreme stages of Central pontine myelinolysis, the patient may start experiencing the symptoms of parkinson’s disease.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of CPM (Central pontine myelinolysis) is made by observing both the clinical course as well as the laboratory investigations. The laboratory diagnosis will include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and other physiological examinations. The reports of cranial computed tomography are also observed to diagnose the condition properly. The MRI reports will help to demonstrate the areas of demyelinated nerve cells. However, the correlation between the clinical course and the laboratory reports are yet not established.

TREATMENT

The management of Central pontine myelinolysis mainly involves prevention. Prevention will include careful administration of saline for correction of hyponatremia (low sodium levels). It will also require supportive therapies.

COMPLICATIONS

The complications of Central pontine myelinolysis will depend on the case. Most common complications are muscle atrophy, aspiration pneumonia, ulcers, coma and can ultimately result in death.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

The Central pontine myelinolysis can be correlated to vata vyadhi resulting from avrana dosha. More specifically, the first stage of hyponatremic encephalopathy can be correlated with Samana vata avruta vyana vata. The second stage will be correlated to sarvang vata with kapha avrata. Avrana is a very unique and wonderful concept in ayurveda. Avarana refers to enveloping or covering. The avarana of vata refers to enveloping of the free- flowing natural vata by any other element. These elements could be pitta, kapha, the dhatus (eg. Rakta, masa, meda etc) or the mala (pureesh, mutra, sweda).The avarana will result in presentation of various clinical features such as dourbalaya (weakness), guruta (heaviness), gati sanga (restricted movement). This condition will require the treatment of the avarana condition as well as the vata vyadhi chikitsa. This treatment will include various types of therapies such as udvartana, basti which includes anuvasana and niruha basti, etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CENTRAL PONTINE MYELINOLYSIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is preparing various formulations of natural herbs such as Punarnava Mandur, gotukola capsules etc which are prepared through authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of Central pontine myelinolysis. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, additives, colors and fillers. They are 100 percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The formulations that improve the condition of Central pontine myelinolysis are as follows:

Products List

  1. PUNARNAVA MANDUR
  2. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
  3. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS
  4. CHITRAKADI VATI
  5. NEURO PLAN SYRUP

Herbal Remedies For Central Pontine MyelinolysisHerbal Remedies For Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Products Description

1. PUNARNAVA MANDUR

Punarnava mandur is prepared from 100% natural extracts of a variety of beneficial drugs such as Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava), Zingiber officinale (Shunti), Piper longum (Pippali), Piper nigrum (Maricha), Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Piper chaba (Chavya), Curcuma longa (Haridra), Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Plumbago zeylanica (Chitrak Mool), Ferric oxide calx (Mandoor Bhasma). It helps in restoring the water and electrolyte balance of the body. It promotes the overall health of the body. It benefits the renal system.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets can be taken twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

2. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES

Gotu kola capsules are created from the pure extract of the herb Gotu kola (Centella asiatica). It will help to improve the blood circulation of the body. It is very beneficial for the neurological system of the body. It enhances the strength of the brain so helps in speedy recovery.

Dosage: 1-2 Capsules should be taken twice a day with plain water and after meals.

3. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS

Vrihat vat chintamani ras is a mineral preparation created from a combination of various beneficial components such as Swarna Bhasma, Rajata Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Loha Bhasma, Pravala Bhasma, Mukta Bhasma and Suta Bhasma. It will help to pacify the vata dosha from the body. It promotes the overall health of the body. It helps to get relief from various neurological conditions such as seizures, paralysis etc.

Dosage: Vrihat vat chintamani ras should be consumed as per the condition of the body and as per advised by the physician.

4. CHITRAKADI VATI

Chitrakadi vati is prepared from a combination of various components such as Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Five salts (Pancha lavana) (Saindhava lavana, souvarchala lavana, vida lavana, samudra lavana, romaka lavana), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Pipali (Piper longum), Pipar mool(Piper longum root), Heeng (Ferula asafetida), Chavya (Piper chaba), Ajmoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum). These drugs are very effective in improving digestion. It provides various other health related benefits. It is known to pacify the vata dosha from the body.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water.

5. NEURO PLAN SYRUP

Neuro Plan Syrup prepared by like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bhojpatra (Betula utilis), Madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Honey and Sugar. It is known to improve the neurological strength of the body. It will improve the various brain related conditions such as insomnia, lack of concentration, paralysis, seizures etc.

Dosage: One or two teaspoons twice a day or as prescribed by the Ayurvedic Physician.

CONTACT PLANET AYURVEDA TO PROVIDE YOU THE COSTING / ORDERING AND DELIVERY INFORMATION AT – COSTING.PLANETAYURVEDA@GMAIL.COM OR CALL AT +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

The Ayurvedic principle of treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition hence eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management, the patient suffering from Central pontine myelinolysis will be greatly relieved.

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