Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders Ayurvedic Treatment
A variety of medical illnesses that affect the digestive system, which includes the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus, are referred to as GIT disorders, or gastrointestinal tract disorders. These conditions can affect the normal operation of the digestive system and result in symptoms that range in severity from mild to severe.
Hyperacidity Treatment in Ayurveda
Hyperacidity, often known as acid anxiety or acid reflux, is a medical disorder characterised by excessive acid production in the stomach. Heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and a sour taste in the mouth are all indications of excess acid.
How does Ayurveda help in Hyperacidity?
Vamana treatment uses herbal drugs to produce therapeutic vomiting, which can aid in the elimination of excess Pitta dosha from the body. Vamana treatment uses herbal drugs to produce therapeutic vomiting, which can aid in the elimination of excess Pitta dosha from the body.
Constipation Treatment in Ayurveda
Constipation is a common digestive system disorder characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulties passing feces. It happens when feces passes too slowly through the digestive tract, resulting in dry, firm, difficult-to-pass stools.
How does Ayurveda help with Constipation?
Ayurvedic treatments such as Basti therapy, Abhyanga (oil massage), Shirodhara (oil pouring therapy), and dietary changes may be indicated for constipation control. The delivery of pharmaceutical oils or decoctions by therapeutic enema to lubricate the digestive system, soften feces, and promote bowel motions is known as basti treatment. Abhyanga and Shirodhara can also aid in Vata dosha balancing, digestion, and regular bowel movements.
Nidhana & Samprapthi
From an Ayurvedic perspective, Grahani is caused due to the vitiation of vata and pitta doshas. Accumulation of toxins or ama could also lead to this disease condition. Excessive intake of spicy, oily foods, irregular food habits can aggravate the disease condition. Grahani may also develop due to excess stress.
Management
Treatment principles include Nidhana Parivarjana, Agni Deepana, Grahithwam – Withholding capacity, psychosocial issues, and encourage Self-Management.
What is IBD?
The inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an idiopathic disease involving an immune reaction of the body to its own intestinal tract. IBD comprises 2 major disorders, which include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These disorders have both distinct and overlapping pathologic and clinical characteristics.
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes ulcers in the lining of the rectum and colon. Ulcers from where inflammation that kills the cells that usually line the colon. The disease extends proximally from the anal verge to involve all or part of the colon.
What is Crohn’s disease?
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the digestive system. The disease can affect any area from the mouth to the anus. It often affects the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum.
Shattayu Ayurveda’s treatment model for IBD includes both internal medications and therapies, judiciously administered after assessing the patient’s individual clinical condition. The main aim of treating an IBD patient is to control the symptoms, maintain disease remission, and prevent relapse. Significant reduction in symptoms and improvement in the patient’s general health can be brought about by appropriate Ayurveda treatment.