Behcet's disease is a rare disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation throughout the body. This disease affects mouth sores, eye inflammation, skin lesions and rashes as well as genital sores. The symptoms of Behcet disease varies from person to person.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BEHCET'S DISEASE?
The symptoms of Behcet Disease vary from person to person. It may disappear after some time and may recur on its own. The signs and symptoms generally depend on which parts of the body are affected.
The parts of the body commonly affected by Behcet Disease include:
- Mouth: The most common symptom of Bechet Disease includes painful mouth sores that look similar to canker sores. These sores begin as raised, round lesions in the mouth which quickly turns into painful sores. These sores usually heal in 1-3 weeks.
- Joints: Joint swelling and pain mostly affect the knees in people with Behcet’s disease. The mostly affected parts are ankles, elbows or wrists. Signs and symptoms may last 1-3 weeks.
- Eyes: This disease may cause inflammation of the eyes also. This condition is known as uveitis. Uveitis causes pain, redness and blurred vision in people suffering from behcet’s syndrome but this condition may come and go.
- Skin: Skin problems due to behcet’s syndrome can vary. Some people may develop acne-like sores on their bodies while symptoms in other people include red, raised and tender nodules on the skin.
- Digestive System: There are various digestive problems like abdominal pain and bleeding caused by behcet’s disease.
- Brain: This disease may cause inflammation in the brain and nervous system that result in headache, disorientation, poor balance or stroke.
- Vascular System: There is an inflammation of blood vessels like arteries and vessels that may occur in Behcet’s disease causing redness, pain, swelling in the pain and legs due to blood clot. An inflammation in the large arteries can lead to various complications such as narrowing or blockage of the blood vessel.
- Genitals: People with behcet’s disease may develop sores on their genitals. These sores may occur on the vulva or on the scrotum. These sores are usually painful and may leave scars.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BAHCET'S DISEASE?
The exact cause of behcet's disease is not known but it is considered as an auto-immune disorder. The body's own immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells.
Several genes are also associated with this disease.
DIAGNOSIS OF BAHCET'S DISEASE
There are no specific tests that can definitely diagnose behcet's disease. The doctor relies primarily on the signs and symptoms to diagnose behcet's disease. The doctor may use other factors for the diagnosis. The classification criteria basically require that include the symptoms like mouth sores, genital sores, eye problems and skin sores.
TREATMENT OF BAHCET'S DISEASE
According to modern medicine, there is no cure for behcet’s disease. Treatment includes medications that control temporary flares in pain and inflammation. For chronic signs and symptoms, medicines are prescribed.
Certain medicines are also prescribed to suppress the immune system.
According to Ayurveda, Behcet’s disease is caused by the imbalance of Pitta dosha in the body.
HERBAL TREATMENT OF BEHCET'S DISEASE
Planet Ayurveda offers various herbal remedies for the treatment of Behcet's disease. These herbal remedies have a strong anti-inflammatory action. These medicines primarily act on the blood tissue as well as on the lymph tissue.
Planet Ayurveda also offers medicines which have a specific action on the arteries, veins, joints, skin, intestines, eyes and are used in combination. The main aim of the ayurvedic treatment is to treat the disease from the root. This combination of medicines depends upon the specific symptoms and severity in the affected individuals.
Therefore, Ayurvedic herbal treatment can be judiciously utilised in the successful treatment of Behcet's syndrome.
Herbal Remedies offered by Planet Ayurveda for the treatment of Behcet's Syndrome are:
- Cap. Pitta Balance
- Curcumin Capsules
- Manjishtha Capsules
- Navkarshik Churna
- Tab. Kaishore Guggul
Herbal Remedies for Bahcet's Disease
1. Cap. Pitta Balance
Pitta Balance capsules are a unique combination of pitta pacifying herbs that work on the root cause of the disease as behcet's disease is caused by the imbalance of pitta dosha in the body. These capsules are quite effective in the treatment of Behcet's disease.
Ingredients of Pitta Balance Capsules are:
Sr. No. | English Name | Ayurvedic Name | Quantity |
1. | Coral Calcium | Praval Pishti | 125 mg |
2. | Agate Calcium | Akik Pishti | 125 mg |
3. | An Ayurvedic calcium compound | Kamdudha Ras | 125 mg |
4. | An Ayurvedic Calcium compound | Jahar mohra Pishti | 125 mg |
5. | Pearl Calcium | Mukta Pishti | 50 mg |
6. | Tinospora cordifolia stem extract | Giloy satva | 125 mg |
Dose: 1 capsule twice daily.
2. Curcumin Capsules
Capsules curcumin are prepared from the pure extract of Curcumin longa. It is very effective in behcet disease as it is considered as an excellent anti-inflammatory herb.
Dose: 1 Capsule twice daily.
3. Manjistha Capsules
Manjishtha capsules are prepared from the extract of Rubia cordifolia. It is considered as Pittahara herb. It is one of the best herb used for blood purifying and is an excellent herb for all types of skin disorders.
Dose: 1 capsule twice daily.
4. Navkarshik Churna
Navkarshik churan is a blend of various powerful herbs that act synergistically to remove harmful toxins from the body. These herbs are considered as anti-inflammatory, anti-septic and help in relieving pain.
Ingredients of Navkarshik Churan are:
Sr. No. | Indian Name | Botanical Name | Parts | Quantity |
1. | Amla | Emblica officinalis | Fruits | 22.22 gm |
2. | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruits | 22.22 gm |
3. | Bahera | Terminalia bellerica | Fruits | 22.22 gm |
4. | Vacha | Acorus calamus | Roots | 22.22 gm |
5. | Neem | Azadirachta indica | Leaves | 22.22 gm |
6. | Manjishtha | Rubia cordifolia | Whole | 22.22 gm |
7. | Katuki | Picorrhiza kurroa | Stem | 22.22 gm |
8. | Giloy | Tinospora cordifolia | Stem | 22.22 gm |
9. | Daruhaldi | Berberis aristata | Rhizome | 22.22 gm |
Dose: 1 spoon daily.
5. Kaishore Guggul
Kaishore guggul is another effective medicine for behcet disease as it is prepared from various detoxifying herbs like triphala. It gives relief from pitta type arthritis which is categorised by redness, heat, inflammation and persistent pain.
Dose: 2 tablet twice daily.
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