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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.

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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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February 20, 2023

Baker’s Cyst : Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment by Ayurveda

Abstract

The Knee joint is the strongest and largest joint in the human body. The joint is composed of the femur, the tibia’s upper end, and the patella’s kneecap. A special fluid is called synovial fluid which is filled in the knee joint to help manage the friction of joints. Hence synovial fluid acts as a lubricant. In the middle of the 19th century, Dr. Morrant Baker said that such cysts resulted from fluid flowing out from a damaged knee joint. When structures in or around the joint are damaged there is extra fluid production from the knee and a one-way flow of that fluid is associated. That fluid leads to the formation of cysts. In Baker’s disease, there is a filling of synovial fluid in the knee and back. In this article, we will discuss baker’s cyst and its ayurvedic aspects in detail.

Baker's Cyst

Introduction

Baker’s cysts are fluid-filled lumps or sacs that form behind the knee. Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst or synovial cyst, is a soft, fluid-filled lump that forms on the back of your knee. This is a growth that can be seen as a bulge and associated tightness. Baker’s cyst sometimes can cause pain. This associated pain may increase with the increase in movement.

Causes

A Baker cyst is caused by swelling in the knee. The swelling occurs due to an increase in synovial fluid. This fluid lubricates the knee joint. When pressure builds up, fluid squeezes into the back of the knee.

Baker Cyst Commonly Occurs With

  1. A tear in the meniscal cartilage of the knee
  2. Cartilage injuries
  3. Knee arthritis (in older adults)
  4. Rheumatoid arthritis
  5. Other knee problems that cause knee swelling and synovitis

Symptoms of a Baker’s Cyst may include

  1. A fluid-filled lump behind the knee
  2. Pain.
  3. Stiffness of your knee
  4. Limited range of motion and ability to bend your knee
  5. Swelling of your knee and/or leg
  6. A feeling of fullness or a lump behind the knee
  7. Knee pain
  8. Stiffness or tightness at the back of the knee
  9. Swelling in your knee and lower leg

Ayurvedic Correlation of Baker’s Cyst

According to the Ayurvedic concepts Baker’s cyst is an association of ama (toxins) in the gut, leading to aggravation of Vata dosha. One of the locations of Vata is sandhi (joints), thus aggravated vata dosha in sandhis (joints) leads to obstruction of the Kapha. Accumulation of vata-associated Kapha in the joint area is a baker’s cyst. Vata is associated with its ‘Chal guna’ (property of movement); the vitiation of Vata dosha leads to stiffness of joints as well. The Ayurvedic herbs help to pacify the aggravated doshas. The herbs which can be used to manage the condition are Varuna, Dalchini, Tejpatra, Trikatu, and Triphala. These herbs are used in various formulations of Planet Ayurveda to help mankind to manage the conditions of Baker’s cyst.

Herbal Remedies for Baker’s Cyst by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub for the manufacturing of herbal medicines for the betterment of humanity and to promote Ayurveda in each and every household. The herbal formulations are based on the classical Principles of Ayurveda. Following are the herbal remedies for the problem of Baker’s cyst.

  1. Kanchnaar Guggul
  2. Boswellia Curcumin
  3. Vriddhivadhika Vati
  4. Graviola Capsules
  5. Shilajit Capsules
  6. Ashwagandha Capsules

Herbal Remedies For Baker's Cyst

Herbal Remedies For Baker's Cyst

Brief Description

1. Kanchnaar Guggul

The chief ingredients of Kanchnar guggul are Kachnar Bark (Bauhinia variegata), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), and many more. Kanchnaar guggul is used to manage the condition of Baker’s cyst due to its cyst-resolving properties. Kanchnaar guggul pacifies the swellings by draining out or drying the excess Kapha.

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

2. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin is a herbal formulation having Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Curcumin (Haridra) as a chief ingredient. Boswellia is a well-known anti-inflammatory herb. Also, Boswellia acts as a natural painkiller and helps to prevent the loss of cartilage. This herbal remedy is beneficial in patients with Baker’s cysts to resolve the swelling and pain associated with inflammation.

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

3. Vriddhivadhika Vati

This formulation includes Shuddha Parad (Purified Mercury), Shuddha gandhak (Purified Sulphur), Loha bhasma (Iron calx), Vanga bhasma (Tin calx), Tamra bhasma (Copper calx), Kansya bhasma (Bronze calx), Shuddha hartal (Purified arsenic), Shuddha tutha (Purified copper sulfate), Shankh bhasma (Pearl calx), Varatika bhasma (Corrie shells bhasma), Trikatu churna (Powder of Piper nigrum, Piper longum, and Zingiber officinale), Triphala churna (Powder of three myrobalans), Chavya churna (Powder of Piper Chava) and many more. As the name indicates Vriddhivadhika vati is helpful to check the status of growths in the body. It is also helpful to reduce the cyst present in the Popliteal area associated with Baker’s cyst.

Dosage– 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals

4. Graviola Capsul

The Graviola capsule is the polyherbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda. The chief ingredient of this capsule is Graviola (Annona muricata). Graviola capsules are helpful to manage the conditions associated with cysts or any formation. Graviola capsules have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant properties.

Dosage– 1 cap twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Shilajit Capsules

Shilajit Cap is a single herb capsule loaded with pure shilajit extract. Shilajit Asphaltum is a potent immunity booster and strength enhancer. It helps to overcome the weakness and low strengthen knee joints associated with Baker’s cyst. Shilajit acts as an immunomodulator, hormonal balancer, and Vata shamak.

Dosage– 1 cap twice daily with plain water after meals.

6. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha cap is loaded with a standard extract of ashwagandha. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a well-known herb to increase overall health. It acts as an immunity booster and enhances energy levels. Ashwagandha helps to strengthen the joints and hence may prevent the leakage of synovial fluid into the popliteal area. Thus it helps to improve the conditions of Baker’s cyst.

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

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Conclusion

In this article, we discussed Baker’s disease. Baker’s cyst is a condition that may be caused due to joint deformities. We have also discussed its ayurvedic aspect as well. Also, herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda help to manage the condition of Baker’s cyst. The remedies are best, authentic, and result oriented. The main reason which leads to baker’s cyst is synovial fluid accumulation which causes friction in the bones of affected joints and causes symptoms like pain, loss of flexibility, stiffness, swelling, etc. these herbs work on managing the Kapha and vitiated Vata dosha.

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