Ayurvedic Treatment of Jaundice
Introduction
It is very common liver disorder. Liver is vital organ of our body. It helps to breakdown the food which we consume and it is also responsible for the removal of toxins from body. Nowadays liver problems are increasing day by day due to change in lifestyle, change in eating habits, increase in consumption of alcohol and excessive intake of medicines.
What is Jaundice?
Jaundice is also known as Icterus. It may occur at any age include infants, adults. In this condition, the skin turns to yellow color and the white parts of eye is also turned to yellow. It is due to the results of an increase in bile pigments and bilirubin in blood.
Ayurvedic View
In Ayurveda, Jaundice is known as Kamala. As per ayurveda, our body is maintained by three essential energies named as vata, pitta and kapha. Disturbance in any of three energies results in problem in body. Aggravation of pitta cause liver disturbances. Ayurveda considers deformity of Ranjak pitta (a sub type of pitta) responsible for Jaundice.
Symptoms of Jaundice
Some common signs and symptoms of jaundice include:
- Yellowish discoloration of skin and white part of eye.
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Indigestion
- Drowsiness
- Burning sensation in body
Common Causes of Jaundice
Some common causes of jaundice are mentioned below:
- Inflammation of liver (known as hepatitis).
- Excessive circulation of bile pigments in blood.
- Excessive destruction of red blood cells.
- Impairment of liver function.
- Viral infection.
- Some other disease condition like malaria, tuberculosis.
Complications Associated with Jaundice
Hyper bilirubinemia or excess of bilirubin in blood that may cause accumulation of bilirubin in central nervous system which results in neurological damage which leads to condition called Kernicterus. It depends upon the level of exposure, range from clinically unnoticeable to severe brain damage and sometimes even death may occur.
Diagnosis and Tests
- Physical examination
- Blood test – It helps to check the level of bilirubin in blood.
- Skin test – It is done with the help of device called transcutaneous bilirubinometer.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Jaundice is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Jaundice yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Liver related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Jaundice is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Jaundice
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Jaundice is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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