Adult Still’s Disease Causes, Symptoms and Its Herbal Treatment

Abstract

Arthritis is a common term used for inflammation of joints. In arthritis swelling and pain are the main symptoms. There are more than 100 conditions associated with joints or with other connective tissues. We have discussed a variety of Arthritis, its cause, and management. Here in this article, we will discuss a specific type of arthritis called Adult still’s disease. This rare disease is less prevalent and the target area is 0.4 cases in 10,0000 adults.

Introduction

Adult Still’s disease is an inflammatory and very rare type of arthritis. This problem can be subdivided into Monophasic, intermittent, and chronic AOSD. Adult still’s disease is a form of systemic arthritis. This disease is named after British Physician Sir George Still. Adults with Still’s disease were reported for the first time in the 1800s and in medical literature in 1971. AOSD symptoms can be similar to other diseases so it can be difficult to diagnose. Hence appropriate care and diagnosis are important to improve the quality of life. It is also called Wissler-Fanconi syndrome.

Causes

The exact cause is still not clear. Yet some research shows that it can be caused by some bacterial or viral infection.

1. combination of genetic factors
2. environmental exposures
3. Modulation of the Immune system by special protein.

Symptoms

Following are the symptoms of Adult still’s diseases

1. Fever– Fever can be spiking and typically higher than 39-degree celsius. The pattern of fever spikes is one or two times daily in the evening or late afternoon.
2. Rash
3. Sore throat
4. Swelling in joints
5. Muscle pain
6. Pain and swelling in your abdomen
7. Swollen lymph nodes
8. Weight loss
9. Pain when you take a deep breath

Complications of Adult still’s diseases

• Joint problems
• Heart issue or inflammation
• Fluid around lungs.
• Macrophage activation syndrome.

Diagnosis

• Symptoms of the patient.
• Physical exams
• Blood tests to see if you have other issues like infection or cancer
• Ultrasound of abdomen
• CT scan
• X-ray
• Total count (WBC)
• RA Quantitative
• C-reactive protein
• ESR
• Haemoglobin

Ayurvedic Aspect

According to the ayurvedic point of view, it can be discussed on the basis of Aam. Aam as mentioned in the texts is an undigested metabolic waste. It is used as a common term for slimy, sticky, and toxic substances. Ama is created on the compromised metabolism of the body. When the ama dosha in the body accumulated in GIT it may give rise to a variety of disorders, one such class is an autoimmune class of diseases. There are a lot of causes of Aam dosha in the body like poor food combination, poor eating habits, impaired digestion, stressful routines, and many more. One such autoimmune disease is ADULT STILL DISEASE. Jwara (fever) is a prime sign of this disease.

The aam dosha accumulated in the body tends to vitiate the tridoshas (Vata, pitta, Kapha) associated with the body. The vitiated Vata dosha in the body leads to joint pain, pitta due to its properties leading to rashes and fever in the body (According to acharya charak there are 13 types of sannipata jwara and one type which can correlate with the fever of Adults still disease is Samsanipattika jwara) and the third one is Kapha dosha may lead to swelling in the body and swelling in lymph nodes too. So we can say aam dosha and associated doshas lead to autoimmune problems in the body and inflammation as well.

Ayurveda can be the best way to manage autoimmune problems. Shaman therapy and shodhana karma are the two aspects to deal with the aggravated aam. On the basis of shaman therapy patients with Adult’s diseases can use Kaishor Guggulu, manjisthadi kwath, Rasna saptaka kwatha, Guduchi churna, gokshura churna, sunthi churna, pippali Churna. These herbal medicines can be helpful to increase the Agni (digestive fire) and promotes deepan and pachan (Promotes digestion). One more way is the shodhana therapy which comprises panchakarma procedures. The associated panchakarma procedure is Virechankarma, Virechana is the best way to drain the toxins out of the body. The third important thing is lifestyle changes. It is important to follow a diet and lifestyle according to ritucharya and dincharya explained in the Ayurveda.

Herbal remedies for Adult still’s disease by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified hub for the manufacturing of good-quality herbal formulations. These herbal formulations are derived from the natural sources mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts. The formulations are result oriented, authentic, and manufactured by the guidance of Ayurveda experts. Following are the herbal formulations for the management of Adult still’s disease.

Products List

1. Yograj Guggul
2. Boswellia Curcumin
3. Panchtiktaghrit Guggul
4. Amar Sundari Vati
5. Aamvatantak Churna
6. Maha Rasnadi Kwath

Brief description

1. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

Yograj Guggul is a classical ayurvedic formulation contains Pippali (Piper longum), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Shuddha Guggulu (Commiphora mukul), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),Devdaru (Cedrus deodara), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) etc. Yograj guggul is able to reduce the pain associated with Adult still’s diseases. The ingredients are best to reduce joint pain and conditions associated with aggravation of Vata dosha.

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

2. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia-Curcumin is one of the most effective combinations of anti-inflammatory herbs – Shallaki (Boswellia) and Haridra (Curcumin). This makes Boswellia-Curcumin capsules as the most effective arthritis supplement. This capsule formulation helps to reduce pain and inflammation. The results are long-lasting and the anti-inflammatory effects are permanent. Due to these properties, Boswellia curcumin is able to manage the conditions of Adult disease.

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

3. PANCHTIKTAGHRIT GUGGUL

The chief ingredients of Panchtiktaghrit guggul are Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Patola Patra (Trichosanthes Dioica), Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Vasa (Adhatoda Vasica), Cow Ghee, Guggul (Commiphora mukul). This herbal formulation due to the assimilation of multiple herbs is able to detoxify a variety of toxins from the body. It acts as an immunomodulator, and potent rejuvenator and boosts the basic metabolism of the body. Thus in Adults still’s a disease the Panchtiktaghrit guggul is able to manage the condition and help to relieve the symptoms.

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

4. AMAR SUNDARI VATI

Amar Sundari Vati is a classical herbomineral formulation loaded with ingredients like ginger (zingiber officinale), Black pepper (piper nigrum), Loha bhasma (calx of iron), nagkesar (Mesua ferrea), shuddha parad (Purified mercury) and many more. Amarsundari vati improves the metabolism and pacifies the elevated Vata dosha. This formulation helps to pacify the vitiated Vata dosha associated with Adult still diseases.

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

5. AAMVATANTAK CHURNA

Aamvatantak churna is a powder blend of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum), Suranjan (Colchicum autumnale), Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Sonth (Zingiber officinale). Aamvatantak churna is able to drain out the aggravated aam dosha (toxins).

Dosage– 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water after meals.

6. MAHA RASNADI KWATH

The chief ingredients of Maharasnadi kwath are Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Dhanvayasa (Alhagi pseudalhagi), Country mallow (Sida cordifolia), Castor root (Ricinus communis), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), Shati (Hedychium spicatum), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Vasa (Adhatoda vasica and many more. Maharasnadi kwath is able to pacify the fever, pain, and muscle pain associated with Adult still disease.

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

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Conclusion

As per the above discussion, we can say Ayurvedic herbs can be beneficial in the management of Adult still’s diseases. This is the time to believe in the ayurvedic ways for the management of diseases so as to avoid the side effects of synthetic medicines. The herbal remedies are result-oriented formulations. This rare disease can be managed with the pinpoint concepts of Ayurveda. Thus we can say that Adult still’s disease can be managed by an authentic approach of the deep sciences of Ayurveda.