Ayurvedic Treatment of Bone Marrow Leakage

ABOUT BONE MARROW LEAKAGE

Bone Marrow Leakage is a condition in which a broken bone causes the fat tissue from the bone marrow -- the body's biggest producer of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets -- to leak into blood, and subsequently be carried all the way through the body via the bloodstream.

Fat tissue is one of the parts of the bone marrow, which is the soft, spongy tissue that is located within the hollow shafts of bones. At the place of the location of the bone marrow, a sponge-like network -- formed with fibrous tissue -- provides support to "primitive" cells called hematopoietic stem cells. The main sites of the bone marrow in the body are middle of the chest (sternum), the thigh bone (femur) and the hip bone (pelvis). Fat tissue is the main part of the bone marrow in the longer bones of the body, while it is comparatively much less is smaller bones.

The Bone Marrow Leakage problem generally does not lead to any other ailments, though it can be the causative factor behind a condition known as fat embolism syndrome (FES). The occurrence of FES is mainly an after-effect of major trauma which leads to the breakage of one or more large bones.

Although FES is a very rare condition resulting from Bone Marrow Leakage, it can lead to serious complications, like severe lung problems, seizures, drowsiness, and coma.

CAUSES OF BONE MARROW LEAKAGE

Some of the key reasons which can result in Bone Marrow Leakage are:

• Breakage of bones / fractures
• Trauma related to total joint replacement of the hip and knee
• Bone grafting, leg-length correction operations and other surgical procedures in which the central section of long bones containing bone marrow is affected.

SYMPTOMS OF BONE MARROW LEAKAGE

The common indications of Bone Marrow Leakage include:

• Fat tissue enters blood stream after leaking from bone marrow
• Damage to the Lung function if fat tissue reaches the lungs
• Low count of platelets
• Complications with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) if fat tissue reaches the brain
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) -- sudden failure of the respiratory system -- in severe cases.

TREATMENT OF BONE MARROW LEAKAGE

The line of treatment generally followed by doctors for Bone Marrow Leakage patients is to minimize the symptoms of the condition, and to clear the fat tissue from circulation in the body by providing supportive care.

In case of patients suffering from FES due to Bone Marrow Leakage, doctors mostly recommend some common therapies, like stabilizing the broken bones, managing blood pressure, and assisting the patients with breathing by using a ventilator (in severe cases). In order to prevent the development of Bone Marrow Leakage into FES, the chief concern of the doctors is to quickly immobilize the broken bones.

For the benefit of the people affected by Bone Marrow Leakage, Ayurvedic experts have prepared some very useful herbal formulations. These formulations basically strengthen the bones, so that Bone Marrow Leakage can be prevented. However, if Bone Marrow Leakage occurs, the herbal formulations can be used for effectively managing the condition, so that the risk of FES is eliminated for the patients.

Some of the most potent Ayurvedic products which are beneficial for Bone Marrow Leakage patients are:

1. Tab. Lakshadi Guggul:

This amazing herbal product -- offered in the form of tablets -- is prepared from a number of useful herbs which are widely known, in Ayurveda, for the treatment of fractured/broken bones, and strained or sprained muscles and tendons. The use of Lakshadi Guggul tablets speeds up the healing of broken bones, ruptured muscle, and ligament sprain. These tablets are also an excellent remedy for osteoarthritis, low bone density.

The herbs from which Lakshadi Guggul is prepared are: Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Purified Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Asthisamhari (Cissus quadrangularis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and Naagbala (Grewia populifolia).

The recommended dosage of Lakshadi Guggul is: 2 tablets two times a day with plain water, after meals.

2. Cap. Bone Support:

These capsules contain standardized extracts of some potent herbs, and are considered a wonderful supplement for reducing pain, healing fractures quickly, and making the bones strong by increasing the bone density. These tablets have abundance of calcium, which is obtained from natural sources. As such, the use of these tablets stimulates increased absorption of calcium from the blood into the body.

The herbs and mineral sources which make Bone support capsules a very effective Ayurvedic product for Bone Marrow Leakage patients include:

Shudh Laksha (Laccifera lacca), Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Asthishrinkhala (Cissus quadrangularis), Sahijan (Moringa oleifera), Mukta (a pearl calcium compound), and Praval pishti (Corallium rubrum).

The dosage of Bone Support Capsules recommended for Bone Marrow Leakage patients is: 2 capsules with plain water, twice a day.

3. Curcumin Capsules:

Curcumin capsules are a 100% natural herbal product prepared from the pure extract of Turmeric (Curcuma longa). These capsules are considered a multipurpose herbal supplement, chiefly because of Curcumin's ability to promote the overall health of the body. Curcumin -- the chief component of Turmeric -- is also a very powerful antioxidant; and has abundant anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties, with proven effectiveness in managing Osteoarthritis. As such, Curcumin capsules are also used as an antiseptic, and they can also heal internal wounds and detoxify the blood.

The recommended dose of Curcumin Capsules for Bone Marrow Leakage patients is: 2 capsules with plain water twice a day, after meals.

4. Ashwagandha Capsules:

Ashwagandha Capsules are also extremely effective in managing Bone Marrow Leakage. These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of the 'Ashwagandha' herb (Withania somnifera), which is very beneficial for strengthening the bones. Ashwagandha Capsules are basically a wonderful herbal supplement which is beneficial in treating a number of health conditions, with no side-effects.

For managing the Bone Marrow Leakage condition, the recommended dosage of Ashwagandha Capsules is: 1-2 capsules two times a day, with plain water, after meals.

CONCLUSION

The various herbal formulations for managing Bone Marrow Leakage contain several herbs which maintain bone strength, reduce pain and inflammation bones, maintain stamina, heal wounds, bind broken bones, deposit calcium in the bones, and treat fractures.