Ayurvedic Treatment for Amoebiasis is entirely different from conventional treatment of giving importance to the guest- Amoeba. Ayurveda is a pro host ( Human being) treatment and it enhances the host to fight against the guests whoever may be. A parasitic infection of the colon with the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica is known as Amoebiasis. It is also known as amoebic dysentery. Amoebiasis is present all over the world, but more prevalent in developing countries. Due to this infection there occurs an average death between 40,000–110,000 people a year
Signs and Symptoms Among the infected persons, nearly 90% are asymptomatic. But in some cases, it becomes very serious to a level that endangers life. Symptoms usually manifest within a few days to weeks after infection. The infection can persist for years if no treatment is taken. The symptoms include,
Causes Amoebiasis is an infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. The highest prevalence of amebiasis is in developing countries where barriers between human faeces and food and water supplies are inadequate Pathophysiology The pathogenesis of infection by Entamoeba histolytica is governed at several levels, chief among them are
Diagnosis The diagnosis of Amoebiasis is done by,
Treatments Gastrointestinal Amoebiasis is treated by using Nitroimidazole drugs because this kills amoebas in the blood, in the wall of the intestine, and in liver abscesses. Metronidazole and Tinidazole are examples. This drug should be followed by Paromomycin to cure the luminal infection. Prognosis Amoebiasis when treated, the prognosis is good. But in some parts of the world, recurrent infections are seen. The mortality rates after treatment are less than 1%. Complications The complications of Amoebiasis includes,
Disease and Ayurveda In Ayurveda, the symptoms of Amoebiasis can be correlated to Pravahika in which there is repeated defecation of watery stools often associated with abdominal pain. Nidana- Causes The causes of pravahika include,
Purvaroopam- Premonitory Symptoms
Samprapthi Maturation Vata pradhana tridosha kopa occurs which vitiates anna rasa and raktha (blood) along with depletion of jadaragni (digestive power). There occurs sanga (obstruction) or atipravritti (excess) of mala (stools). Lakshana Signs and Symptoms The general symptoms of pravahika include,
Divisions based on Dosha Four types of pravahika according to dosha vitiation,
Pravahika can occur alone or in association with other diseases. Grahani and Raktasrava (haemorrhage) are the usual complications of pravahika. Chikitsa- Treatment The treatment can be adopted considering the bala of the patient and disease. In the initial stage to cure amavastha langana (fasting) can be done if the patient is healthy. Then pachana and deepana medicines are advised to increase digestion. To stop atipravritti of mala sthambana (anti-diarrhoeal medicines) can be given. If the patient is healthy and there is excess vitiation of dosha virechana (purgation) can be done. Commonly used medicines
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Home Remedies and diet
Yoga No exercise is beneficial at the time of disease. But yoga postures like vajrasana helps in digestion and maintaining healthy Agni. Research articles link. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5041389/#:~:text=According%20to%20Ayurveda%2C%20it%20can,(blood%2Dmixed%20stool). https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/580 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308493897_Ayurvedic_management_of_Pravahika_A_case_report http://www.iamj.in/posts/2019/images/upload/1446_1449.pdf https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/download/14/6/
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