ABSTRACT
The disease means a clot in vein. Deep vein thrombosis occurs when the clot of blood gets collected in veins. This disease usually occurs in lower extremities. Patient suffers from pain in the lower region. The patients will get this disease through history of another ongoing disease or a patient traveled much from a long time. The blood clot in the veins can be the most dangerous because it can travel the whole body and can be stuck in any organ. So in order to know more about this disease let us discuss this disease in detail.
INTRODUCTION
Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism is a serious condition in which the blood clot is located in the body in veins. It happens in the legs where the veins get blocked by blood clots. The patient got feel the clot in the veins when he does not moves for a long period of time this clot is very dangerous to other body parts and organ like the clot may stuck in lungs, heart and other various functioning part of the body and hampers the blood flow. The people who are more prone to this disease who are above 60, due to overweight, chain smokers, regular use of contraceptive pills, heart failure, patient who traveled a lot in their life like traveling in car and planes more than 6 hours.In body generally the blood clots can be found anywhere in the body but when the clots are get found in the veins it is called as deep vein thrombosis. About 40-45% of the people are not diagnosed with clots in the body and even most of the people ignore the sign and symptoms of the disease. Deep vein clots, especially present in the thigh, break many times and the clots travel in the whole body and may cause pulmonary embolism which is a sudden life threatening condition and also may cause serious life issues. The presence of blood clots is one of the most important signs of this disease. Even the risk factors in the fresh surgical patients is very high even the other major conditions of the body may increase the risk factor of the disease. The patient may suffer from brain stroke,kidney failure,chronic heart disease,high blood pressure. Even the woman is in her gestational period of 6 weeks and taking the regular hormonal pills or therapy may be the higher risk of deep vein thrombosis.
IN AYURVEDA
This disease is correlative with rakta vaha srotas dushti. The signs and symptoms are all of rakta vaha srotas dushti. The long time consumption of pitta prakupita ahar may lead to getting pitta parakupita and prakupitta pitta may lead to dushit rakta which develops this disease.
CAUSES
Following are the causes of this disease
Clotting in the body may be due to many reasons
- Surgery is one of the main causes of this disease which leads to the formation of clots in the body. Bed rest after the surgery is the main cause.
- Reduced mobility of the body is one of the factors. prolonged sitting is one of the main causes of blood clot in legs. job sitting for more time.
- Many lifelong medications may be the cause of developing clot in veins.
- Injury to the body parts specially to the blood vessels. The narrowing of the blood vessels may form blood clot.
PREVENTIONS
The preventions of this disease are more useful and should be practiced by each and every patient. The more patient is lethargic, the more he will experience the symptoms. Means if most of the time patients lie on bed he will be more prone to brain stroke and other complications.so don't be lethargic the more the exercise more the chances to prevent this disease. Patients should get out of the bed and have a healthy walk while being ill. Timely diagnosis of this disease and proper treatment may also be very helpful for this disease. There are many hand practice therapies which are performed on patients and they help to reduce the size of clots. These therapies are also helpful by which the clot does not break and the patient does not lead to serious problems and complications of deep vein thrombosis. There are also many exercises for deep vein thrombosis that are knee pulls. By bending the knee and raising the knee upwards may help in preventing the disease. Ankle circles may be good exercise for blood flow. Wearing the stockings is the most effective criteria for swelling and inflamed skin. These are special compressive stockings made for deep vein thrombosis. The nutrient rich and balanced diet is very important and healthier lifestyle changes. Quit smoking and maintain good weight in diet high fiber fruits and vegetables should be taken.
RISK FACTORS
Following are the risk factors of this disease
The deep vein thrombosis may occur mainly in people of above 50 years but in many patients it can be seen before 50 years.
- Injury to blood vessels and veins even the bone fractures
- Being overweight and suffering from obesity puts pressure on veins and arteries which hampers the blood flow and leads to clotting
- If the catheter is being inserted for a long time in vein for other diseases
- Family history
- While going long hormonal therapy or takin the birth control pills
- Smoking is one of the factor
- Being seated in long hours jobs
- Being hereditary to clotting in body
- Cancer
- Bone fractures
COMPLICATION
Following are the complications of this disease
- Pulmonary embolism
- Chest pain while coughing
- Rapid heart rhythms
- Blood in mucus while coughing
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
Following are the sign and symptoms of this disease
Only half of the patients experience the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
- Swelling in feets,ankle and legs,which is mainly found in one side
- Cramp-like pain in calf muscles will increase at night
- The area of the skin get warm and the surrounding areas also
- Sometimes the bluish discolouration is found in skin and the skin tone get loose
If the blood clot is get stuck in upper extremities or upper parts of the body the may suffers with following symptoms
- Shoulder pain and neck pain is very common
- Patient may suffer with swelling in arms and in forearm
DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis is one of the most helpful criteria. The physical examination of this disease is very important. On physical examination the area of skin gets warmed and becomes reddish.
Ultrasonography is helpful in showing the blood flow in the arteries and veins which shows the thickness of blood. Venography is one of the most popular and effective diagnostic methods which shows the exact location and number of clots in the body. A dye is inserted by which the veins are most easily visible and clots also. D-Dimer is the blood test which helps to measure the substance which is released by clots. Mainly this test is performed for the presence of clot whether it is present or not.
TREATMENT
The treatment of deep vein thrombosis in ayurveda may start with jaloka avacharana and pitta nashak ahar should be taken for not having other complications of the disease. And for pitta prakupita disease the treatment is virechana as per said by our acharyas.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet ayurveda is best for providing a good therapeutic approach to this particular disease. The products of planet ayurveda are 100% safe and easy to use. These following products are made under the supervision of experts and also have good results in all types of disease.each and every medicines go through the medical trials which are properly tested in labs. These all medicines are side effect free. Planet Ayurveda provides the following herbal and pure product for the treatment of this disease.
PRODUCTS LIST
- Triphala Guggul
- Curcumin Capsules
- Gotu Kola Capsules
- Arjuna Capsules
- Punarnava Capsules
- Nirgundi Oil
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. TRIPHALA GUGGUL
It is the classical formulation which helps to cure constipation and helps to exclude the wrong toxins from the body. The herbs are amalaki (emblica officinalis), haritaki (terminalia chebula), bibhitaki (terminalia billerica). It is the best medicine for reducing the pain and cholesterol level in the body. Triphala plays very important role in curing the anal fissure and anal fistula. The herbs it contains are the most popular herbs which are used in many diseases. Haritaki is the best herb for acting against the wrong toxins in the body. Amalaki is full of vitamin c which is very useful in the disorders of veins and arteries. Amalaki acts as a rasayana which is very good for blood disorders. It is the best medicine which regulates the proper blood supply in the veins and arteries. Although it is a very nice blood purifier also. It improves the metabolic functions and cleanses the body. Due to the presence of guggul and the triphala it cleanses the body very effectively which is a line of treatment in deep vein thrombosis. It also helps in acne due to cleansing properties.
Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice and thrice a day with lukewarm water.
2. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
It is the best medicine which is given in ayurveda for treating the various types of cancers and blood disorders. The medicine is made under supervision and acts as a chemotherapy in all types of cancerous growth. It is the best medicine for all types of allergies and non healing wounds. Even in trauma this medicine may act as a good wound healer.curcumin contains haridra (curcuma longa). It is also the best medicine which helps to stop and spread the cancerous growths. It is also the best medicine for inflammatory diseases and swellings in the body. That's why for deep vein thrombosis it helps to cure the inflammation. Although turmeric is a long lasting medicine available in the ayurveda.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice and thrice a day with lukewarm water.
3. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
The capsules are full of vitamin A,B,E. The capsules are very effective in this disease and are pure vegetarian. It is the best medicine for varicosity and thrombosis.it also helps in relieving the stress and anxiety disorders. The gotu kola capsules are the extract of centella asiatica. It is used traditionally for the diseases of blood and veins. The nutrients it contains supports the memory power and supports the structure of veins and arteries in the body. It is a very controversial drug from ancient times for the treatment of veins and arteries. It also has wound healing properties.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice and thrice a day with lukewarm water.
4. ARJUNA CAPSULES
Arjuna is called as (terminalia arjuna) which is the prime ingredient of Arjuna capsules. It is the most popular herb in ayurveda which helps in maintaining the proper functioning of the heart. Arjuna is one of the medicines which helps in proper functioning and helps in proper pumping of blood in the body. It also improves the pumping of the heart and lower downs the LDL and HDL levels naturally. It is very useful in this disease and coronary artery diseases. The blockage of the arteries also gets treated. The bark of arjuna acts as a natural alkaloid which is useful in heart diseases. The arjuna is a very specific drug that acts as a blessing to mankind for cardiac disorders.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice a day with lukewarm water.
5. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES
Punarnava is one of the best medicines for liver and for blood disorders. It enhances the proper functioning of the liver and blood in deep vein thrombosis. Punarnava also acts as diuretic in urinary impaired function. It is the herbal medicine for kidney disorders.if the patient is suffering from edema it naturally helps to lower down. even it can be used in a type of disorder in which the cells get damaged. The herb is very good in reducing inflammatory diseases. These punarnava capsules have the antispasmodic, anti microbial properties which helps to fight against these all disorders. It also has hepatoprotective properties which help to reduce the chances of liver disease. It helps to pacify the vata and kapha dosha in the body.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice and thrice a day with lukewarm water.
6. NIRGUNDI OIL
It is a large shrub that can be easily found in india. It is the warmer zone herb and helps in many inflammatory disorders. It contains nirgundi (vitex negundo), haridra (curcuma longa), manjistha (rubia cordifolia). The herb can be used in patra form and can be in oil form. In deep vein thrombosis it can be used as in oil form to avoid pain and inflammation. The nirgundi oil is enriched with anti-inflammatory properties which are very helpful in deep vein thrombosis. Nirgundi is also beneficial with pain and even muscle pain and joint pain. The massaging of nirgundi oil which has anti- inflammatory properties is very beneficial in this disorder.
Dosage: Apply oil on affected areas twice or thrice a day with cotton.
CONCLUSION
The disorders of the veins and skin are the most commonly found in patients in today's era due to change in food habits and there is no proper cure in allopathy medicines; they do only symptomatic treatments in this disease. But in ayurveda our acharya gave proper and long acting treatments. the products of planet ayurveda are all are according to our ancient acharya which are very effective. The products are 100% ayurvedic and made under the supervision of experts. Each and every product contains pure ayurvedic herbal medicines and are all side effect free.
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