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Ayurvedic Treatment For Monomelic Amyotrophy

Abstract

Monomelic Amyotrophy is a neurological disorder in which there is asymmetrical compression of the cervical spine by the cervical dural sac mainly when the neck is in flexed position. In this article we are going to discuss about the disease Monomelic Amyotrophy in detail and also the ayurvedic treatment in order to manage the Monomelic Amyotrophy. So be with us till the end.

Monomelic Amyotrophy

Introduction

Monomelic Amyotrophy is motor neuron disease in which there is muscle atrophy of the upper limb. In this disease there is muscle weakness due to disturbance in communication between lower motor neurons and the brain. Males are more prone to this problem. Family history, impaired functioning of anterior horn cells of cervical cord, forward displacement of cervical dural sac, cervical lordosis etc are the causes of Monomelic Amyotrophy. The symptoms of Monomelic Amyotrophy are weakness in the single limb (arm and hand mainly), cold hands, tremors, muscle cramps, muscle twitching etc. Medical history, physical examination, reflex test, MRI, electromyography, nerve conduction velocity are some of the diagnostic tests for Monomelic Amyotrophy. Analgesics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, neck bracing etc is the line of treatment of Monomelic Amyotrophy.

Incidence

  • Cold weather
  • Men are more prone

Ayurvedic Aspect Of Disease

Ayurveda is an ancient therapy which helps to cure the patient by the root cause and also helps the patient to attain a healthy lifestyle. According to Ayurveda there should be the balance of tri dosha and also stated that imbalance of tri dosha causes disease. In Monomelic Amyotrophy there is predominance of vata dosha and the vata accumulates in muscles and causes weakness in one limb, cold hands, tremors etc. The balance of tri dosha can be maintained by diet, Ayurvedic medicines, lifestyle etc.

Causes Of Monomelic Amyotrophy

Mainly the cause of Monomelic Amyotrophy is unknown. The main causes of Monomelic Amyotrophy are listed below

  • Family history
  • Impaired functioning of anterior horn cells of cervical cord
  • Forward displacement of cervical dural sac
  • Cervical lordosis

Symptoms Of Monomelic Amyotrophy

In the majority of patients the first symptom of Monomelic Amyotrophy is weakness in one hand. The symptoms of Monomelic Amyotrophy aggravate after 2 years. The main symptoms of Monomelic Amyotrophy are listed below:-

  • Weakness in single limb (arm and hand mainly)
  • Cold hands
  • Tremors
  • Muscle cramps
  • Muscle twitching

Diagnosis Of Monomelic Amyotrophy

The main diagnosis of Monomelic Amyotrophy is listed below

  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Reflex test
  • MRI
  • Electromyography
  • Nerve conduction velocity

Treatment Of Monomelic Amyotrophy

Mainly the main diagnosis of Monomelic Amyotrophy is listed below

  • Analgesics
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Neck bracing

Ayurvedic Treatment For Monomelic Amyotrophy

Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized firm which provides Ayurvedic herbal formulations which are extracted from pure raw material and results of herbal formulations are quite favorable for 20 years. Planet Ayurveda provides quality herbal medicines with lifestyle and dietary instruction. Planet Ayurveda’s herbs are 100% natural and pure vegetarian. All the herbal products are free from chemicals and additives. All the products are manufactured under Ayurvedic board guidelines. Planet Ayurveda provides the best Ayurvedic medicines to treat the imbalanced tri dosha. Ayurvedic medicines help in managing the disease from root cause and also help in maintaining a healthy life. Ayurvedic medicines reduce the risk of recurrence of disease and cause no side effects of the treatment. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making their product best.

The following herbal remedies for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

1. Shilajit Capsules

Major ingredients are Shilajit (Asphaltum) and contain 500 mg of purified Shilajit extract. Shilajit acts as a powerful rejuvenator of the body, an immunity booster drug, works as anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory and useful in weakness, fatigue, tiredness, stress and anxiety, helpful in increasing blood circulation, general health debility. It is useful in urine incontinence, burning maturation, acts as an anti stress agent and provides minerals and vitamins.

Dosage: 1 capsule once daily, with plain water or milk after meal.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha capsule contains 500 mg purified extract. Ashwagandha capsule contains Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) which acts as an antioxidant agent. It is very effective in neuropathy due to diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, tonic that enhances physical and mental stamina, immunity booster and nerve tonic that is used to pacify the nervous system.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice a day after a meal.

3. Boswellia Curcumin

Major ingredients are Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (curcuma longa). Boswellia Curcumin is used for brain edema and is best used as an anti-inflammatory drug. It has best effects on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, crohn’s disease and reduces brain edema. It helps in reduction of stiffness in our body due to accumulation of vata.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice a day, after a meal with plain water.

4. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Vrihat Vatchintamani ras is a classical herbal formulation specially prepared to balance the vata dosha. Major ingredients are Swarna bhasma, Abhraka bhasma, Rajat bhasma, Loha bhasma, Pravala bhasma etc. It has the best effects on muscle stiffness and helps in maintaining the movements of muscles. It is indicated in paralysis, migraine, vertigo and psychosis.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice a day after meal.

5. Brahmi Vati Gold

Major ingredients of Brahmi vati gold are Abhrak Bhasma, Sangeyshav Bhasma, Akik Bhasma, Manikya Bhasma, Prawal Bhasma, Kaharava Pishti, Swarna Bhasma, Laung, Dalchini, Dhaniya etc. Brahmi vati gold is very beneficial in brain disorders. It also rejuvenates brain cells and increases the efficiency of the brain. It is one of the drugs of medhya rasayana and maintains a healthy mind. Brahmi capsules help in maintaining a steady functioning of the brain and are also helpful in memory loss.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice a day with plain water after a meal.

Conclusion

In this article we have discussed Monomelic Amyotrophy in detail and also the Ayurvedic treatment of Monomelic Amyotrophy. In the ancient era all the rogas (diseases) were managed by Ayurvedic culture and the treatment was effective. Ayurveda treats patients from ancient times and effectively cures the patients. It is better to take Ayurvedic medicines because it has no side effects with best results over the years and because all the medicines are free from any preservatives and other chemicals that affect your health. Ayurvedic treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition and it is capable of eliminating the diseases permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management of tridosha present in our body, the quality of life of the patient can be improved effectively.

What is Monomelic Amyotrophy?- Causes, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

Monomelic amyotrophy is a rarely occurring motor neuron disease which affects more men as compared to women. Age group of 15-25 years is common for onset of this disorder and symptoms start to appear in adolescent years. Monomelic amyotrophy usually affects Asians, however its distribution has been found throughout the globe. MMA or Monomelic amyotrophy is characterized by insidious development of atrophy of upper limb muscles and this grows further in about 2-5 years. After that there is no change in muscle atrophy, i.e. neither there is improvement nor worsens. No sensory loss or pain is reported in these cases and also MMA is not a hereditary disease. In this article you can get all the information about MMA along with its herbal management.

INTRODUCTION TO MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

MMA or Monomelic amyotrophy is a rare motor neuron disorder which causes weakness of muscles in the upper limb. Lower motor neurons are affected in MMA. These lower motor neurons are the cells which aid the communication and transfer of information to muscles from the brain, specifically skeletal muscles, the muscles which are responsible and involved in movements. There occurs loss or muscles mass and weakness of muscles in fingers and arms, i.e. upper extremities. Affected people usually develop the signs and symptoms around the age of 15-25 years. MMA is distributed worldwide but the countries which are affected most are Japan and India. It is not a hereditary disease but sometimes is found to run in families, however no specific gene or genetic mutation causing it is found yet.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

As per Ayurvedic concept, the diseases in which muscle wasting or muscle weakness occur are co related with Mamsa-vata-kshaya which is caused due to the impairment in muscle enzyme (Mamsagni) or Beeja dosha. Here the Vata dosha is impaired which leads to degeneration and wasting of muscles.

Monomelic amyotrophy

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

There can be various signs and symptoms of MMA, however symptoms may vary in persons and not all the symptoms and signs will be found in one person:

  • Weakness of muscles of fingers and hands
  • Onset of symptoms is seen in forearm or hand and on one side of body
  • Onset is usually between the age group of 15-25 years
  • Wasting of muscles which progresses in three to nine years
  • Other side of the body remains unaffected
  • No pain or numbness
  • In rare cases there can be seen spread to disease on other side f body usually after the age of 40 years
  • Weakness worsens in cold temperature, i.e. Cold paresis
  • Muscle cramps
  • Hands remain cold mostly
  • Tremors

CAUSES OF MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

The exact cause behind MMA remains unknown and not properly understood. However, the shift in position of the dural sac or thecal sac, i.e. the covering material which surrounds the spinal cord is considered to be the cause of this rare disease condition. Due to repeated flexion (downward movement) of the neck this may occur. It occurs on the spinal cord due to the changing position of the dural sac. Due to all these things, the ability of signals from the brain to arm muscles can be hampered and hence the signs and symptoms of MMA occur. Other than this there are some less common causes like an infection or dysfunction of the immune system.

DIAGNOSIS OF THE MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

The clinical history including signs and symptoms and physical examination will raise a suspicion of MMA in your doctor’s mind. Further this diagnosis is confirmed by certain laboratory tests and imaging tests. Imaging tests like CT scan and MRI shows the compression in the portions of the spinal cord. Further laboratory tests like EMG (Electromyography) shows the reduction in the response of the nerves which carries signals to arm muscles from the brain. However other causes of similar symptoms like trauma, muscle weakness or injury should be ruled out to confirm MMA.

TREATMENT OF MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

MMA is unfortunately considered to be an incurable disease and treatment is given to manage the symptoms of MMA and slow down the progression of disease and weakness of muscles. When the cause of the disease is compression of the spinal cord then a brace is given to be used around the neck which prevents the flexion, i.e downward movement of the neck. Certain muscle strengthening is recommended and in some cases even surgery can be suggested.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

Ayurvedic treatment aims at restoring the balance of the Vata dosha and preventing further damage to muscles. Treatment in Ayurveda aims at stopping or slowing down the progression of muscle wasting by removing the cause.

HERBAL TREATMENT BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR MONOMELIC AMYOTROPHY

Planet Ayurveda is a very well known name in the field of herbal and Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies and has been serving people for a very long time now. All the products and herbal remedies are purely vegetarian and free from chemicals, additives, dye, fillers, colors, yeast and preservatives. For MMA Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies which help in stopping or slowing down the progression of disease and relieves the complaints.

Products List

  1. Shilajit capsule
  2. Ashwagandha capsule
  3. Boswellia curcumin
  4. Vrihat vatchintamani ras
  5. Brahmi vati gold

Products Description

1. Shilajit capsule

Shilajit (Asphaltum) is used in the standardized form in these capsules. These medicinal capsules impart strength to muscles managing the wasting and weakness of muscles. Shilajit capsule also helps in treating the weakness of muscles and symptoms associated with it.

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

2. Ashwagandha capsule

Ashwagandha capsules are prepared using Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) herb in its standardized form. Ashwagandha capsules help in preventing injuries to nerves and spinal cord, provide muscle strength and treat overall weakness.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice after meals with plain water

3. Boswellia curcumin

This therapeutic herbal capsule is prepared from two herbs, i.e. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and haridra (Curcuma longa) in their standardized form. Boswellia curcumin capsules act as herbal pain killers as they help in combating pain present in any part of the body and also inflammation is combated by them.

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

4. Vrihat vatchintamani ras

Neurological disorders like MMA are caused due to the vitiation or imbalance of Vata dosha and these tablets help in restoring the balance of the dosha and treating disorder from root cause. These tablets are prepared using swarna bhasma (Calx of gold), pravala bhasma (Calx of coral), rajata bhasma (Calx of silver), loha bhasma(Calx of iron) and mukta bhasma (Calx of pearl) etc.

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

5. Brahmi vati gold

It is the herbo-mineral combination of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Swarna makshika bhasma (Calx of copper and iron pyrite) etc. Brahmi vati gold tablets help in treating the nervous system disorder like MMA and also help in restoring the normal transfer of signals from brain to muscles.

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

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CONCLUSION

Monomelic amyotrophy or MMA is a rare condition for which no proper treatment is yet established in modern medicine but as Ayurveda is the ancient medicine system, there is a solution of this disease in it. Taking the above mentioned remedies can help in slowing down or even stopping the progression of MMA.