Category: Rare Disease

May 29, 2023

Alternative Treatment for Hyperaldosteronism – Conn’s syndrome

Abstract

Human anatomy and physiology is complicated. There are a number of functions within our body that are continuously carrying on. Organs in our body secretes a plenty of secretions that keeps the functioning of various systems in normal limits. Any changes or fluctuations  in these secession can impact the health seriously. In this text we are going to discuss the increased levels of aldosterone from the adrenal glands which is known as hyperaldosteronism. Further, we shall see some detail of the condition and also discuss its management in the contemporary system of medicine as well as in the traditional system of Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda. Let’s discuss!!

Introduction

Hyperaldosteronism is a condition which is characterised by increased secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal glands which results in decreased levels of potassium in the blood and increased excretion of hydrogen ions.the condition is also termed as Conn’s syndrome. This is also pronounced as mineralocorticoid excess. In Ayurveda, the condition of hyperaldosteronism can be correlated with tridosha imbalance or vitiation of three doshas according to the symptoms as well as causes. We shall further see its ayurvedic aspect in this text. Now let’s discuss the causes, classification, features and management of the condition of hyperaldosteronism.

symptoms of Hyperaldosteronism

Causes of Hyperaldosteronism

  1. Genes and diet are the main causes of Hyperaldosteronism but following are some diseases that cause the condition.
  2. Adrenal hyperplasia
  3. Adrenal adenoma
  4. Fibromuscular dysplasia
  5. Renioma
  6. Renal tubular acidosis
  7. Nutcracker syndrome
  8. Ectopic tumours
  9. Left ventricular failure
  10. Cor pulmonale
  11. Massive ascites
  12. Proximal renal tubular acidosis

Signs and Symptoms

Hyperaldosteronism can be asymptomatic but below are the symptoms that can be present.

  1. Headache
  2. Fatigue
  3. High blood pressure
  4. Hypokalemia
  5. Hypomagnesemia
  6. Hypernatraemia
  7. Polyuria
  8. Tingling sensation
  9. Polydipsia
  10. Numbness
  11. Nocturia
  12. Blurry vision
  13. Vertigo/dizziness
  14. Intermittent or temporary paralysis
  15. Muscle weakness
  16. Muscle spasms

Investigations

  1. Increased aldosterone to renin ratio in primary hyperaldosteronism.
  2. Normal or decreased aldosterone to renin ratio but with high renin in secondary hyperaldosteronism.
  3. High resolution CT scan of abdomen
  4. ECG
  5. Urinary aldosterone

Management of Hyperaldosteronism

  1. Removal of high-potassium
  2. low-sodium diet (for primary)
  3. High-sodium diet (for secondary)
  4. Spironolactone
  5. Eplerenone
  6. Potassium sparing diuretics
  7. COX2 inhibitors
  8. Surgery for adrenal adenoma

Complications

  1. High blood pressure
  2. Erection problem and gynecomastia prolonged use of medicines that block the effect of hyperaldosteronism.

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Hyperaldosteronism

Ayurveda is a traditional system of Indian medicine that has been serving mankind and lighting the way of people how to lead their day to day life. Ayurveda is full of life that teaches people the good doings that benefit the people physically, mentaly and spiritually.

Ayurveda is based on the three humours that are vata, pitta and kapha. Balance of these results in health whereas imbalance/vitiation of these is the cause of diseases.
Further Pitta dosha is responsible for metabolism and various secretions and kapha dosha causes the abnormal growths when vitiated and otherwise provides stability to the body. Lastly, vata dosha is responsible for all the body movements.

In Ayurveda, the correlation of the condition of hyperaldosteronism can be well established with the tridosha vitiation as the kapha vitiation causes the hyperplasia of the adrenal glands, pitta vitiation leads to the increased secretions of the aldosterone and vata vitiation results in increased blood pressure (rakta gata vata). All the dosha interconnects with each other, thus all the causes and symptoms give a clear indication of tridosha imbalance. Hence, establishing health can be achieved by correcting the imbalance of three doshas.

Herbs such as Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Pipaltvak (Ficus religiosa), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Dalchini (Cinnamomum tamala), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Kachnar Bark (Bauhinia variegata), Varuna (Crataeva religiosa), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki/Baheda (Terminalia bellirica) etc are effective in balancing the three doshas which eventually manages hyperaldosteronism. Some of the ayurvedic medicines available that effectively helps in managing hyperaldosteronism includes dashmoolarishta, kachnaar guggul, triphala guggul, arjunarishta etc. These above said medicines provide relief in hyperaldosteronism very well.

Herbal Remedies for Hyperaldosteronism by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well known GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the aim of manufacturing quality Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various ancient texts of Ayurveda. formulations are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavouring agents which causes a number of side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda extends its products which are beneficial in Hyperaldosteronism.

  1. ARJUN TEA
  2. ARJUNA CAPSULES
  3. BRAHMI CAPSULES
  4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
  5. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR HYPERALDOSTERONISM

Herbal Remedies for Hyperaldosteronism

Product Description

1. ARJUN TEA

Arjun tea is a product of Planet Ayurveda. It is a helpful remedy that relaxes the mind and all the bodily symptoms associated with stress such as palpitations, anger etc. It contains the goodness of arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) and other herbs. With managing the symptoms of vitiated pitta and kapha dosha, it benefits the people suffering from Hyperaldosteronism. Arjun tea reduces the blood pressure and pacifies pitta which eventually normalises the levels of aldosterone in the bloodstream.

Dosage : One cup daily.

2. ARJUNA CAPSULES

Arjuna capsule is a product of Planet Ayurveda that contains the standardised extract of herb Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). It is a potent cardiotonic and anti oxidant as well. It is known for its pitta and kapha shamak (pacifier) properties. As Hridya (heart) is a place of mana (mind), all the activities of mind are controlled by heart. It relieves  tiredness and fatigue. It is effective in boosting heart health and so is helpful in managing high blood pressure, reduces the levels of aldosterone and helps in decreasing the hyperplasia of adrenal gland. With these magnificent properties Arjuna capsules effectively manage the condition of hyperaldosteronism.

Dosage : Two capsules twice a day.

3. BRAHMI CAPSULES

Brahmi  Capsule is a product of Planet Ayurveda formulated with the tremendous herb Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). It has sheet virya (cold potency) that has soothing properties. Brahmi is very good medhya rasayan (brain tonic), agnivardhak (increases digestive fire ) and rasayan (immunomodulator) according to Acharya Charak. Brahmi pacifies the kapha and vata dosha thus helpful in hyperplasia and hypertension. Brahmi contains powerful antioxidants that boost brain function, reduce inflammation, lowers blood pressure and prevents anxiety and stress. Hence with these tremendous properties Brahmi capsules are effective in managing hyperaldosteronism.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day.

4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL

Kanchnaar guggul is beneficial in hyperaldosteronism as it reduces the size of the abnormal enlargement of the adrenal glands. It is filled with the herbs that are known to reduce the abnormal sizes of the tissues and reduce pain. Ingredients of the kachnaar guggul include kachnar bark (Bauhinia variegata), amalaki (Emblica officinale), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia billerica), ginger (Zingiber officinale), marich (Piper nigrum), pippali (Piper longum), varuna bark (Crataeva religiosa), tejapatra (Cinnamomum tamala), guggul (Commiphora mukul) etc. The formulation reduces the size of the hyperplasia of adrenal glands. Thus it is a magical formulation that Ayurveda has in uncontrolled and abnormal tissue growths. With its anti-inflammatory and cutting the abnormal sizes to its original size, Kanchnaar Guggul manages hyperaldosteronism very effectively.

Dosage : Two tablets twice a day.

5. NAVKARSHIK CHURNA

Navkarshik Churna is a product of Planet Ayurveda that is composed of a number of herbs including haritaki (Terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), amalki (Emblica officinalis), vacha (Acorus calamus), neem (Azadirachta indica), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), daruhaldi (Berberis aristata) etc. The churna benefits the patient with hyperaldosteronism by its tridosha balancing properties. Furthermore, Navkarshik churna helps in removing ama dosha from the body and helps in managing the high blood pressure and fatigue and other various symptoms associated with hyperaldosteronism.

Dosage : One tsp twice a day with warm water.

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Conclusion

Our body secretes various hormones that are required for the normal physiological functions. Hormones in normal limits keeps the body and mind healthy but decreased or increased leads to a disease and becomes troublesome. Hyperaldosteronism is a similar condition that can develop from a number of factors. Secretion of aldosterone from adrenal gland increases that results in a number of symptoms that are quite problematic and can affect overall health and can cause injury to major organs. In the modern system of medicine, there is no permanent cure available though the surgery is indicated in some of the cases but the chances of recurrence remain high. But in Ayurveda, the management is done permanently and the balance of all the three doshas is established with the herbal formulations. There are herbs available that decrease the size of the adrenal hyperplasia impeccably and help in controlling or checking the inappropriate levels of aldosterone in the body naturally.

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October 25, 2021

Natural Cure For Achalasia Cardia

Achalasia-Cardia

ABSTRACT

In this article our main topic of discussion will be a very rare kind of disorder known as achalasia cardia. There are various kinds of health related ailments present in our surrounding some of them are very common about which everyone is well aware of, but there are some kind of ailments that occur very rarely, but carry great weightage in impairing our lifestyle. So let’s start putting some rays of limelight on how ayurveda deals with such ailments.

Achalasia Cardia

INTRODUCTION

Achalasia cardia is defined as difficulty in passing food and liquid into the stomach. It occurs due to the result of damage to the nerves present in the esophagus. It is characterized by the presence of impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during the deglutition (swallowing) process leading to regurgitation of food back into the esophagus. The nerves of the esophagus become damaged and paralyzed; eventually they lose the ability to squeeze food down into the stomach. So it starts passing backward towards the mouth leading to the regurgitation of the food. As per ayurveda these kinds of disorders occur due to the presence of genetic deformity leading to generation of such ailments.

ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS

These are the main causes (nidan as per ayurveda) that results in formation of an ailment. Cause of achalasia cardia is not completely known, but various theories have been postulated, such as

  • Presence of infection.
  • Genetic involvement- Heredity is considered to play a major role in this.
  • Viral infections
  • Autoimmunity- Presence of an abnormality in the immune system, provoking it to cause damage to the own cells or particularly damage to esophageal muscles and nerves.

According to Ayurveda

  • There is an involvement of imbalance between the tridosha (three principle energies of our body- vata, pitta and kapha). Other important causes of such disorders are:
  • Presence of deformity in mother’s ovum and father’s sperm.
  • Intake of unwholesome diet by a pregnant lady.
  • Deformity in the beej bhaag (chromosomes) and beej bhag avyava (genes)

CLINICAL FEATURES

Most common characteristic feature seen in the patient of achalasia cardia is the regurgitation of the food into the throat.

Others are

  • Presence of pain in the chest region.
  • Weight loss.
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue and malaise
  • Inability to swallow (dysphasia)
  • Heartburn
  • Belching
  • Increased coughing at night time.
  • Vomiting.
  • Anorexia (loss of appetite)
  • Muscle loss.

DIAGNOSIS

  1. Through physical examination of the patient by using:
  2. Inspection
  3. Palpation
  4. Auscultation
  5. Percussion
  6. Radiation examination:
  7. Barium swallow test
    • In this barium in liquid form is given orally to the patient, and then the movement of this barium solution is seen through radiological investigation.
  8. Chest x ray: Shadow of the mass is seen clearly behind the sternum.
  9. Upper esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
  10. High resolution manometry (HRM) – to check rhythmic muscle contraction of esophagus when we swallow food.

According to Ayurveda

The two most preferred diagnostic procedures used by a physician are as follow

Trividh Pariksha (Group of 3 diagnostic procedures)

  • Darshan- Diagnosis is made by visual examination of the symptoms.
  • Sparshan- Physician uses tactile examination to evaluate whether skin is cold/hot
  • Prashan– Physicians ask direct questions from the patient, to evaluate the root cause of the disease i.e. history taking.

Asthavidh Pariksha (Set of 8 examination procedure)

  • Nadi pariksha– By palpating the pulse rate of the patient.
  • Mutra pariksha– By examining the urine of the patient.
  • Mal pariksha– By stool examination.
  • Jivha pariksha– By examining the tongue whether coated or not.
  • Shabad pariksha– By listening to the natural sounds within the body like intestinal sound (peristalsis) sounds of moving body fluids.
  • Sparsh pariksha– By observing the patient skin texture whether it is cool, wet or dry.
  • Drik pariksha– When a physician inspects patient symptoms through his/her eyes.
  • Akriti pariksha– When a physician evaluates the general appearance of a patient whether he/she looks dull, lethargic or fatigued etc.

MANAGEMENT

Our main focus will be on stretching the lower esophageal sphincter, so that food will move easily down from the esophagus to the stomach.

Medications

  • Muscle Relaxant- to relax the esophageal muscles.
  • Antacids- for associated symptoms such as heartburn and acidity.

Surgery

  • Heller myotomy- in this muscle at the lower end of the esophageal sphincter is removed surgically to allow food to pass more easily into the stomach.
  • Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) – an endoscope inserted through mouth into the esophagus to create an incision in the inside lining of your esophagus.

As Per Ayurveda

We can manage such ailment by using below listed treatment modalities

A. Sanshodhan Chikitsa (detoxification and purification therapy)

  • In sanshodhan chikitsa we will purify the inner channels of our body (srotas) by using different procedures. Acharya charaka included five procedures in it, they are as follows- vaman (emesis), virechana (purgation), anuvasana basti (enema with medicated oil), niruha basti (enema with medicated decoction) and nasya karma (adding drops of medicated oil/ churna in the nostrils).
  • Before using sanshodhan chikitsa we need to use purva karma (foremost procedures) – they are the set of procedures that need to be done before main panchakarma procedures. They are very important as they help in preparing the body for the main purification procedures. It includes: deepan karma, pachana karma, snehana karma and swedana karma.
    • Deepan karma: In this we use deepaniya dravya to increase the digestive fire of the body.
    • Pachana karma: In this we use pachana dravya to digest the food substances.
    • Snehana karma (oleation therapy) – Smoothing the body dosha’s by using herbal ghrit/oil.
    • Svedan karma (sudation therapy) – Semi-hot medicated kwath or other herbal solution is sprayed on the patient’s body by a specially made swedan yantra (instrument).
    • Vaman (emesis) – In this procedure we do elimination of toxins by using emetic herbs to take out vitiated kapha dosha from the body.
    • Virechana (purgation) – In this we use purgative herbs to take out vitiated pitta dosha from the anal route by purgation technique.

B. San Shaman Chikitsa (alleviating treatment)

  • In this treatment modality we use the herbal medicines by oral route to balance vitiated doshas within the body itself.
  • In this we can also use herbal formulation of planet ayurveda, as their products are made up of pure and standardized extract of herb and their products are also 100% organic and free from harmful chemicals and preservatives.

HERBAL REMEDIES OF PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet ayurveda is a leading herbal manufacturing unit serving people worldwide with their authentic approach of healing by using principles of ayurveda. They have various herbal formulations that will work very efficaciously in conditions like achalasia cardia, it includes

  1. Mahashankh Vati
  2. Pitta Balance
  3. Curcumin Capsules
  4. Acido Plan Syrup
  5. Kamdudha Ras

ACHALASIA-CARDIATreatment of Liver Hemangioma

Product Description

1. Mahashankh Vati

This herbal capsule contains herbs such as shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), pippali (Piper longum), shuddha vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox) etc. It works on the tridosha level by stimulating the digestive system in a healthy way. Herbs present in this possess good digestive property so it will help in maintaining healthy and sound digestion that will prevent the regurgitation of food back towards the throat.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets two times a day with plain water.

2. Pitta Balance

This potent formulation is an efficacious blend of praval pishti (coral calcium), akik pishti (Agate calcium), jawar mohra pishti (an ayurvedic calcium compound), giloy satva (stem extract of Tinospora cordifolia) etc. Minerals and herbs present in it have sheet virya (cold potency) thus works very well in reducing elevated pitta dosha within the body and elevated pitta dosha is considered as the main culprit of achalasia cardia.

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

3. Curcumin Capsules

This herbal capsule contains pure extract of haridra (Curcuma longa). Haridra is a natural herb that aids in wound healing excellently and also maintains immune system functions, increases the disease combating power of our body so assists in achalasia cardia profoundly.

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

4. Acido Plan Syrup

This herbal syrup contain medicinal herbs such as patola (Trichosanthes dioica), ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis), saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), kokum (Garcinia indica), pitta papada (Fumaria indica), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) etc. This formulation is very effective in digestion related ailments and mainly pacifies pitta dosha. It is a good appetizer also.

Dosage: 2 teaspoons twice a day.

5. Kamdudha Ras

This herbomineral formulation is a very efficacious blend of amrita satva (extract of giloy), abhrak bhasma (silica bhasma), praval pishti, shankh bhasma etc. This combination is made to balance the vitiated pitta dosha, as it is the main culprit behind achalasia cardia so this formulation works really well in Kamdudha Ras.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meal.

CONCLUSION

Now we can conclude that ayurvedic herbs are very effective in managing as well as preventing diseases like achalasia cardia. As ayurveda follow the treatment protocol of ‘nidan parivar jan chikitsa’ (avoiding the root cause of disease). In chronic venous insufficiency, the most common cause is prolonged standing. So with ayurveda, we can sustainably save ourselves from such ailments by following the ideal dietary and lifestyle regime of “dinacharya and ritucharya”. So do consider to opt for ayurvedic treatment by visiting planet ayurveda. They are serving mankind with their authentic approach of healing. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com

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