Ayurvedic Treatment for Achalasia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Herbal Remedies

ACHALASIA

Achalasia is a rare disorder of that affects digestion. In this disease, there is a difficulty in passing food and liquid into the stomach. It occurs when nerves in the tube connecting the mouth and stomach become damaged. Due to this, oesophagus loses its ability to squeeze the food down and the muscular valve between oesophagus and stomach does not get fully relaxed. Therefore, food cannot pass into the stomach easily.

It is an oesophageal motor disorder characterised by sustained lower oesophageal sphincter contraction and reduced oesophageal peristalsis. It is considered as an incurable condition.

It can happen because of different reasons. Some of the causes are hereditary, auto-immune disorder. In auto-immune disorder, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in the body. The degeneration of nerves in the oesophagus often contributes to the symptoms of achalasia.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ACHALASIA?

• Dysphagia: The most common symptom of achalasia is dysphagia which means difficulty in swallowing or feel like if the food is stuck in the oesophagus. This symptom can also cause coughing and there is a risk of aspiration or inhaling or choking of food.
• Discomfort or pain in the chest.
• Weight loss
• Heartburn
• Difficulty in eating or intense pain.
• Regurgitation or backflow

DIAGNOSIS

This disease is often overlooked or misdiagnosed because it has the symptoms similar to the digestive disorders.

• The doctor may diagnose achalasia if the patient complains of trouble in swallowing both solid and liquid food and particularly if it gets worse over time.
• An X-ray of oesophagus is also useful in diagnosing the condition.
• Endoscopy is also performed. In this procedure, the doctor will insert a tube with a small camera on the end into the oesophagus.

TREATMENT

Treatment mainly focuses on relaxing the lower oesophageal sphincter so that the food and liquid can move easily through the digestive tract. Modern treatment includes non-surgical treatment as well as surgical methods. Surgery may be recommended for younger people but there are certain side effects of both surgical and non-surgical treatments.

TREATMENT OFFERED BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR ACHALASIA

Planet Ayurveda offers various herbal remedies for the treatment of Achalasia which are safe, effective and do not cause any side effects.

According to Ayurveda, achalasia is a disease of Vata impairment because movement of food in the intestine as well and defecation known as deglutition are considered to be the function of Vata. Any abnormality in these functions is therefore supposed to be originating because of derangement in Vata. High Pitta dosha is also involved according to Ayurveda. So, both Vata and Pitta derangement are the causes of this disease.

Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda are:

1. Mahashankh Vati
2. Digestion Support
3. Sanjeevani Vati
4. Jeerakadyarishtam

1. Mahashankh Vati

Mahashankh Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine that consists the mixture of herbs and minerals. It is digestive, analgesic, appetiser etc. It is considered as a very useful remedy in digestive troubles and a good remedy to improve digestion power. It is also useful in reducing the intestinal pains. It is useful in the conditions such as indigestion, malabsorption, abdominal pain and acidity, dyspepsia. It is also known to act as an efficient central nervous system stimulant. Mahashankh Vati is mainly intended to reduce the pitta to counter the retrosternal burning.

Dose: 2 tablets twice daily.

2. Digestion Support

Digestion Support Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is an herbal formulation and consists of herbs that are described in Ayurveda as the best digestives. According to Ayurveda, indigestion is the root cause of all the diseases. The various herbs present in digest support capsules act in a synergistic manner and controls all the digestive problems.

Ingredients of Digestion Support Capsules are:

Sr. No.	Herb Used	Botanical Name	Quantity
1.	Amla	Emblica officinalis	100 mg
2.	Haritaki	Terminalia chebula	100 mg
3.	Bahera	Terminalia bellerica	100 mg
4.	Sounf	Foeniculum vulgare	50 mg
5.	Dhania	Coriander sativum	50 mg
6.	Pippali	Piper longum	50 mg
7.	Jeerak	Cyminum cuminum	50 mg

Dose: 1-2 tablets capsules twice daily.

3. Sanjeevani Vati

According to Ayurveda, endotoxins or Ama formation leads to the blockage of channels in the body and formation of Ama is the main cause of all the diseases. Sanjeevani Vati is an ancient Ayurvedic formula to digest Ama in the body and to stimulate the digestive fire as well. It also helps the liver to get rid of all the mid-way metabolites from the system. This medicine also helps in burning the accumulated metabolites.

Major Ingredients of Sanjeevani Vati are:

Sr. No.	Botanical Name	Common Name
1.	Embelia ribes	Vidanga
2.	Zingiber officianle	Ginger root
3.	Piper longum	Pippali
4.	Terminalia chebula	Haritaki
5.	Emblica officinalis	Amalki
6.	Acorus calmus	Vacha
7.	Tinospora cordifolia	Guduchi
8.	Semecarpus anarcardium (purified)	Shuddh Bhallataka
9.	Aconitum ferox (purified)	Shuddh Vatsnabh

Dose: 1-2 tablets twice daily.

4. Jeerakadyarishta

Jeerakadyarishta is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of all the stomach problems such as diarrhoea, poor appetite, acid peptic disorders etc. It improves the digestive capacity and also reduces the digestive disorders. It helps in reducing the gas formation, bloating, peptic ulcers and all the abdominal disorders. The main ingredient of Jeerakadyarishta is cumin which is considered as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

Dose: 1-2 tablespoons twice daily.

The combined effect of all these herbal remedies result in improvement in the patient's condition.

Patients often live a miserable life where their food related activities are highly compromised. Due to the symptoms such as regurgitation, dysphagia and chest pain due to food intake, the patients often limit their food intake to minimise the recurrence of food-related symptoms. But the science of Ayurveda gives an opportunity to the patients to look into the pragmatic ease and effectiveness of Ayurvedic therapeutics in an entirely new dimension.

Ayurveda believes in considering the basic doshas responsible for the symptom. Thus, Ayurveda offers a dependable remedy in such cases where the clinical symptoms are suggestive for achalasia and where the conventional allopathic therapy is not offering any sustainable benefit.

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Esophageal Varices - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Herbal Remedies

ESOPHAGEAL VARICES: OVERVIEW

'Esophageal varices' is a medical term used for describing abnormal, swollen veins in the lower part of the Esophagus --- the tube connecting the throat and the stomach. The occurrence of Esophageal varices is mostly associated with serious/advanced liver diseases.

Esophageal varices can be described as a condition of extremely dilated sub-mucosal portal veins (the veins supplying blood to the liver) in the lower portion of the Esophagus. These veins become abnormally enlarged due to the blockage of normal blood flow to the liver because of a clot or scar tissue in the liver. As a result of the blockage, the blood flows into smaller blood vessels (including vessels in the esophagus) which surround the varices but do not have the capability to carry large amounts of blood.

Esophageal varices can potentially trigger life-threatening bleeding if they rupture or leak blood. The risk of bleeding in people suffering from Esophageal varices increases due to 'portal hypertension' -- that is, excessive pressure of blood in the portal veins -- which commonly occurs in case of Cirrhosis or other severe liver conditions. Besides liver diseases, portal hypertension can also occur in a condition called portal vein thrombosis, in which blood clots are formed inside the portal veins.

Generally, the chances of bleeding are higher if varices are excessively enlarged. Bleeding is an emergency which needs to be treated urgently because uncontrolled bleeding can be fatal.

SYMPTOMS OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

There are usually no symptoms of Esophageal varices until the veins start bleeding. The most common indications of the onset of bleeding due to Esophageal varices include:

• Vomiting, with significant amounts of blood (Hematemesis)
• Bloody, tar-like or blackish stools
• Pain in the stomach
• Light-headedness of loss of consciousness
• Signs of ‘Shock’ (in severe cases), with pale, sweaty skin, and breathing irregularities.

Since the symptoms of Esophageal varices are noticeable only after the onset of bleeding of the affected veins, the condition can result in alarming low blood pressure because of loss of blood, and can lead to multiple organ damage.

DIAGNOSIS OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

For initial diagnosis of Esophageal varices, doctors mostly ask the patients about their symptoms, and carry out a physical examination. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctors perform some tests which may include:

• Blood tests: for evaluating blood cell count as well as liver and kidney function
• CT scan, MRI scan and other Imaging tests: to check the blood flow in and around the liver and abdominal organs
• Endoscopy: to take a closer look at dilated veins and affected organs, and also to take tissue samples and treat bleeding.

TREATMENT OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

The line of treatment for Esophageal varices involves the use of medical procedures to stop bleeding, the use of beta blocker drugs, and even liver transplant (in rare cases).

To manage Esophageal varices in a natural manner, Ayurvedic remedies can be very beneficial. Renowned Ayurvedic experts at herbal manufacturing company Planet Ayurveda have prepared some extremely effective herbal formulations for managing Esophageal varices. These herbal formulations are:

Herbal Remedies for Esophageal Varices

1. Punarnava Mandoor Tablets

These tablets are prepared from a combination of potent herbs which have the ability to increase blood count, improve the quality of blood, treat anaemia, control cholesterol, decrease urea and creatinine levels, remove toxins from the body, and manage a number of other health conditions.

The herbal components of Punarnava Mandoor tablets include: Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Mandoor Bhasma (Ferric oxide calx), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Chavya (Piper chaba), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), and Chitrak Mool (Plumbago zeylanica).

Dosage: 2 tablets two times daily, with plain water, after meals.

2. Liver Detox Capsules

Liver Detox capsules are an excellent herbal formulation that is helpful in managing several liver conditions which can be a major causative factor for Esophageal varices. The use of these capsules is beneficial in maintaining healthy functioning of the liver, cleansing and detoxifying the liver, promoting digestion, lowering cholesterol levels, and supporting overall good health by providing sufficient amounts of nutrients to the body.

The herbal extracts used for preparing these capsules include: Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Makoy (Solanum nigrum), Kasni (Cichorium intybus), Biranjasipha (Achillea millefolium), Himsra (Capparis spinosa), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), and Jhavuka (Tamarix gallica). All these herbs synergistically have proven properties for detoxification of the body, particularly detoxification of the liver.

Dosage: 1- 2 capsules two times a day, with lukewarm water, half an hour after meals.

3. Phyllanthus Niruri Capsules

The standardized herbal extract of the ‘Bhumi amla’ herb (Phyllanthus niruri) is used for the preparation of these capsules. The herb is known for its immense medicinal value, especially its diuretic, acrid, cooling, and alexipharmic properties.

The use of these capsules is beneficial in improving the liver function, purifying the blood, boosting the immune system, and treating anaemia. The capsules are also useful in managing several gastrointestinal disorders, including hyperacidity, excessive thirst, constipation, and loss of appetite.

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

4. Indian Echinacea Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of ‘Indian Echinacea’ herb (Kalmeghor Andrographis paniculata) which is widely used in Ayurvedic formulations. Indian Echinacea is considered an excellent herbal supplement because of its anti-parasitic, immuno-stimulant, antibiotic, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

The use of Indian Echinacea capsules is helpful in managing liver and kidney diseases. The capsules are recommended for the treatment of HIV and Hepatitis B, improving the functioning of the liver, cleansing the blood, managing gastric disorders, treating bowel problems, eliminating toxins from the body.

Dosage: 1 - 2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

5. Mahasankh Vati Tablets

For preparing these tablets, a combination of powerful and well-known herbs is used, including Pippali (Piper longum),Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica),Yavkshar (Potassium Carbonate), Sarjakshar (Sodium Carbonate), Shudh Tankan (Purified Sodium Biborate), and Shudh Parad (Purified Mercury). These herbs have proven antipyretic, appetizer, digestive, and analgesic properties.

These tablets can balance the Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas of the body, provide relief in gastritis, reduce intestinal pains, maintain the health of digestive organs, maintain the body metabolism, manage digestion-related ailments, improve appetite, and reduce inflammation.

Dosage: Two tablets twice a day, with plain water, after meals.

CONCLUSION

Planet Ayurveda's herbal formulations for managing Esophageal varices are prepared from 100% pure and natural herbs, without the use of any chemicals, artificial colours, additives, or preservatives.

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