JAUNDICE
JAUNDICE
In Ayurveda Jaundice has been discussed as “kamla”.
- DEFINATION
- CAUSES ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
- CAUSES ACCORDING TO MODERN CONCEPT
- SYMPTOMS
- COMPLICATIONS
- TREATMENT
- DO’S AND DONOT’S
- CONTACT US
DEFINATION
Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowness of
-skin
- sclera(whites of eyes)
-mucous membranes
-body fluids
due to deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess billirubinin the blood (hyperbilirubinemia)
CAUSES ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
According to Ayurveda jaundice is caused due to vitiation of pitta dosha which first effects the liver functioning after imbalanced dietary habits
CAUSES ACCORDING TO MODERN CONCEPT
Jaundice is caused due to following causes
1.obstruction of the bile ducts (by infection, tumor or gallstones)
2.viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E)
3.drug-induced cholestasis (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the effects of drugs)
4.drug-induced hepatitis (hepatitis triggered by medications, including erythromycin sulfa drugs, antidepressants, anti-cancer drugs, Aldomet, rifampin, steroids, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide, oral contraceptives, testosterone, propylthiouracil)
5.biliary stricture
6.alcoholic liver disease (alcoholic cirrhosis)
7.pancreatic carcinoma (cancer of the pancreas)
8.primary biliary cirrhosis
9.ischemic hepatocellular jaundice (jaundice caused by inadequate oxygen or inadequate blood flow to the liver)
10.intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the pressure in the abdomen with pregnancy)
11.hemolytic anemia
12.congenital disorders of bilirubin metabolism (Gilbert’s syndrome, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, Rotor’s syndrome)
13.chronic active hepatitis
14.autoimmune hepatitis
15.malaria
SYMPTOMS
1.Yellow skin
2.Yellow eyes
3.Dark or reddish urine
4.Orange urine
5.Red urine
6.Bronze skin
7.Loss of appetite
8.Bitter taste in mouth
9.Furry tongue
10.Pale faeces
11.Foul-smelling faeces
12.Nausea
13.Itching skin
14.Lethargy
15.Slow pulse
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COMPLICATIONS
Complications from Jaundice (Kamala)
Jaundice itself is not a serious condition as most jaundices treat themselves on their own. However a proper investigation into the cause of jaundice is required. It could be a very serious disease like hepatitis that is causing the jaundice.
TREATMENT
1.First of all sanehan should be given with panchgavya ghrita,mahatikatghrita or kalyan ghrita
2.After sanehan mild purgation should be given.
3.After sanehan swedan prashamn chikitsa should be given
4.To bring vitiated pitta dosha in kostha (abdomen) ruksha,tikta and katu herbs should be given
5.Juice of raddish or kulthi should be given with meals.
USEFULL HERBS
• Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera)
• Kakmachi (Solanum Nigrum)
• Jaundice berry
• Bhumiamla
• Punarnava
• Prajmoda
• Kutki
• Kasani
• Gokulakanta
• Chachinga
• Bhoomyamalaki
USEFULL AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS
• Punarnana mandoor
• Kumariasava
• Avipattikara choorna
• Aarogyavardhini vati
• Punarnava mandoor
• Lohasava
• Punarnavasava
• Sudarshan choorna
• Shivakshar choorna
• Kutaki choorna
PATHYA(DO’S) |
APATHYA(DON’T’S) |
| Simple food must be taken for the first three days of the jaundice affliction | non-vegetarian foods |
| To maintain the proper water content of the body, have tender coconut water and fruit juices. | heavy vegetarian foods |
| Citrus fruits are preferable as they will provide the much needed vitamin C. Ideal fruits are oranges, pineapples, lemons, cantaloupes, etc. | junk food such as chocolate, cakes, pastries, potato chips, ice-creams, colas and other aerated drinks, etc. |
| Gradually, from the fourth day onwards, the person can begin having toast, dry chapattis, khichdi (rice and pulses cooked together) and fruit jams. | ) There must be a complete abstinence of salt as it is a mineral and requires a difficult digestion process |
| From the fifth day, the person can have vegetables in the diet | Strong spices and oil is to be avoided in the cooking process |
| Always consume water that is filtered or, better, boiled | Salty, pungent and spicy food |
| Coconut water is a good drink if you need to quench your thirst when you are outside the house. Fruit juices could be contaminated | Do not consume unsafe drinks like raw milk. |
| When outside, ask for tea or coffee. These are safer drinks because the water used in them is boiled | Do not consume sea foods, especially oysters, |
| Take sufficient rest | Alcohol should be stopped immediately. |
| Vegetables such as tomatoes and radish | Avoid excessive heat |
| Lemon | Cut down on physical exertions |
| Avoid stressful situations and anger |
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