NATURAL TREATMENT OF AMYLOIDOSIS
WHAT IS AMYLOIDOSIS?
Amyloidosis is a disorder that occurs due to accumulation of protein (amyloid) in the tissues and organs. Due to the protein deposition, organ cannot function properly. This in turn leads to malfunctioning of the organ. If left untreated, the disorder may even lead to death of a person. So it must be treated well, before it pose a risk of several other health problems.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF AMYLOIDOSIS?
THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISORDER ARE LISTED BELOW:
- Swelling in the ankles and legs.
- Fatigue.
- Weakness.
- Shortness of breath.
- Diarrhea and constipation.
- Pain in hands and feet
- An enlarged tongue.
- Feeling of fullness after eating.
- An irregular heartbeat.
- Skin discoloration.
- Weight loss.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF AMYLOIDOSIS?
The disorder is known to have serious complications. If the accumulation of protein occurs in kidney, then it may cause kidney failure. While, if the deposition occurs in heart, then heart may get little difficulty in pumping the blood and in turn may get enlarged. In short, there may occur heart failure. So, treatment is necessary.
HOW CAN AMYLOIDOSIS BE DIAGNOSED?
Early diagnosis of the disorder will help to prevent further damage to the organ. Blood test and urine test can help to get any information about the abnormal protein. A patient may be asked to for liver function test and thyroid test as well depending on the symptoms. Echocardiogram can be done to confirm heart functioning. Biopsy of a suspected organ can confirm the diagnosis.
HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP TO TREAT AMYLOIDOSIS?
Ayurveda, is a nature’s wonderful gift to us. Being a natural way to treat any disorder, the healthcare system is safe for everyone. The system involves the use of herbs in treating any disease. It also gives equal importance to healthy diet and exercise.
According to Ayurveda, Amyloidosis occurs due to vitiation of kapha dosha. There occurs accumulation of ama (toxins) in the body. So Ayurvedic treatment involves the use of herbs that will help in dissolving already deposited proteins. The herbs will help in digesting endotoxins and improves the protein metabolism.