TREATING "URTICARIA" IN SIDDHA MEDICINE...!!!

• Urticaria is a skin condition, commonly caused by an allergic reaction, that is characterized by raised red skin welts.
• Urticaria can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, and ears.
• It may vary in size from about 5 mm (0.2 inches) in diameter to the size of a dinner plate.
• There will be Itching and burning in the affected regions.
• Urticaria is generally caused by direct contact with an allergenic substance[allergy due to insects exposure] or an immune response to food or some other allergen.
• Emotional stress increases the risk of urticarial lesions.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING URTICARIAL ATTACK:

• The skin lesions of urticarial disease are caused by an inflammatory reaction in the skin, causing leakage of capillaries in the skin layer causing oedema.
• The oedema is lasting until the interstitial fluid is absorbed into the surrounding cells.
• Urticarial disease is thought to be caused by the release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation (cytokines) from cells in the skin.

AGGRAVATING FACTORS:

• Tomatoes, strawberries, strong cheese,dark fish,dry fish,chicken and fermented foods directly affect this problem.
• Although these 'pseudo-allergens' aren't the primary cause of urticaria, they do tend to aggravate it.
• Viral infections aggravate urticarial attack also initiate in some instances.
• Anxiety and tension also aggravate urticaria some times.

COMPLICATIONS:

• In more serious cases when swelling occurs inside the mouth or throat, complications can include difficulty breathing leading to a loss of consciousness.
• Severe urticaria may be noticed in ''ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK'' which is a serious allergic reaction involving the heart or lungs.
• In such condition,bronchial tubes become narrow causing difficult to breath.Blood pressure drops causing dizziness,loss of consciousness or even death. Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly, and requires immediate medical care.
  

URTICARIA TREATMENT IN MODERN MEDICINE:

• Skin specialists say that treating urticaria is difficult.Treatment procedure include

1.Avoiding known allergens

2.Anti histamines

3.Anti pruritic preparations

4.Cortico steroids.

MY PERSONAL VIEW:

• Urticaria cases are common in my clinical practice.
• When a patient come to my clinic, I use to explain about the disease and also about the treatment options to the patient.
• If necessary I use to send the patient to a proper dermatologist.Usually patients who seek Siddha medicine for urticaria have a long history of previous medication.
• Most of the patients are resistant to anti-allergic drugs and even some of them resistant to corticosteroids.
• "Speedy recovery" will be the expectation of each and every patient...no doubt.
• New urticaria patients usually not co-operating with Siddha physician because they expect complete cure within few days.
• They don't know about the seriousness of the disease and the line of treatment.
• Not like that,"chronic patients" who have previous experience in treatment, co-operate fully with siddha physician.

SIDDHA TREATMENT:

The line of treatment for urticaria include 3 steps.

1.Clearing Gastro Intestinal Tract with mild herbal laxatives and vermifuge.

2.Internal medicine for severe allergic reactions which contain purified sulphur and minarals.

3.Siddha Blood Purifiers to prevent recurrence which are mostly herbals for a long maintenance dose.

"Siddha cure is excellent in CHRONIC URTICARIA and I can say with confidence that 'URTICARIA' CAN BE SAFELY MANAGED IN SIDDHA MEDICINE WITH SUCCESS...!!!"

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ALL -RECTAL - PROBLEMS ARE NOT ''PILES...!!!'' BEWARE OF ABUSERS

Piles or Hemorrhoids are varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.

CAUSES:

• Hemorrhoid include genetic pre disposing(weak rectal vein walls and or valves).
• Excessive strain during passing motion,and too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor muscle tone causing hemorrhoids.
• Sitting for a prolonged periods of time can cause hemorrhoids.
• Hypertension particularly in the portal vein causing haemorrhoid(ex:patients with Cirrhosis of Liver).
• Recurrent constipation or Diarrhoea may cause hemorrhoids.
• Pregnancy causes haemorrhoid due to the pressure over the rectal vein.
• Excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine can cause hemorrhoids.

Based on the severity of piles ,it is classified in to 4 degrees.

First degree Piles: Piles that bleed but do not bulge out of the anal opening.
Second degree Piles: In the early stage the piles may prolapse during the passage of stool but they recede (draw back) on their own.
Third degree Piles: As the disease progresses the piles do not recede back on their own and have to be replaced by hand.
Fourth degree Piles: In still advanced cases the Piles may prolapse anytime of the day (i.e. even without passage of stool) especially if the person is tired or exerts himself. These Piles remain permanently prolapsed.
IN SIDDHA SYSTEM:

• In Siddha system ,Hemorrhoids are called "MOOLA NOI".
• In Siddha literatures, 21-types of Hemorrhoids are explained in detail.
• Among the 21 types,9 of them are said to be "not curable".
• Not curable means that these types not respond to oral medicines.
• For such cases surgical methods were carried out in the siddha system.
• Some specialised instruments like 'probe' and 'proctoscope' were used by the very old siddha surgeons.
• Even now siddha surgical procedure is practiced in some places of Tamilnadu and Kerala of south India.
• A medicated 'thread' called KAARA NOOL (OR) corrosive thread is the main part of Siddha surgical method for Piles.
• In the Government Ayurveda Medical College of Trivandrum,this "corrosive thread" method is practiced daily today.
• This medicated thread cuts the pile mass and the waste materials around the affected region and then the surgical ulcer is healed with external medicines.
• Piles as well as Fistulas are being treated with this special technique.

IN MY PERSONAL VIEW:

• In my clinical practice,I am treating a lot of piles patients daily.
• Patients are treated only with oral medications and no more surgical procedure is carried out here.
• Bleeding piles cases (1st degree) respond very well with oral medicines.
• Rectal bleeding is arrested very quickly even in the second day.
• The treatment is continued for at least 40days.
• Patients with First degree and Second degree piles are treated successfully with oral medicines.
• Severe pain and rectal irritation come to control fully within a month.
• All of that patients are satisfactorily treated and they are totally free from their irritating symptoms after treatment.
• Constipation is then managed with die tics and simple Siddha bowel regulators.
• But in the 3rd and 4th degree cases, oral drug action is not satisfactory and so I use to refer the patients to surgical experts for further managements.
• Anal fissures are also treated successfully in siddha medicine.

SPECIAL ADVICE TO THE PILES PATIENTS:

• Patients are strictly advised to drink plenty of oral fluids.[2-3 liters approx daily]
• Chilly,fried foods,non-vegetarian items,alcohol & smoking are advised to avoid fully.
• Patients are advised to take fibre foods like vegetables and fruits for easy & smooth bowel.Prolonged sitting in a particular position is to be avoided.

"BEWARE....!!"

• Patients should be very careful about the advertisements like "CURE FOR PILES IN 3 DAYS".
• All of the rectal problems are not Piles.
• All of the problem related to piles can't be cured by medicines.

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"CHRONIC COUGH"-CURE IN SIDDHA MEDICINE...!!!

• Nowadays many patients of various age groups suffer with "Chronic cough"
• Chronic cough patent's sufferings are highly irritable to them and the persons around them.
• Cough followed by a viral infection or Throat infection,lasting for 7days to 10days is normal.
• But it should be treated with care when the duration of cough is more than10days.
• Patient is investigated thoroughly in such condition to rule out whether any other existing disease is there.
• Patients are enquired deeply about the colour of phlegm whether yellow,green,or blood mixed/wheezing/weight loss/etc.
• In the modern system of medicine the reasons like postnasal drip, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux are said to be the reasons for 'chronic cough'.
• Also in the modern medicine,they treat this problem with decongestants, bronchodilators or histamine H2 antagonists or anti-allergics.
• The following factors should be kept in mind while treating a case of chronic cough.
• They are #Tobacco-induced bronchitis,#Pneumonia, #bronchitis, #ACE inhibitor induced cough, #Tuberculosis ,#Asthma, #congestive heart failure ,#Occupational & environment cause, #Postnasal drip,#Sinusitis ,#Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and #Cancer.

MY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

• I am really very proud to say that Siddha medicine heals 'Chronic cough' successfully.
• In my clinical experience, I have treated a lot of chronic cough sufferers with Siddha medicine.
• All of the patients get very good results in a very short period of 10 days to 15 days.
• The sufferers feel about the CURE as a MIRACLE that they are already under regular treatment for a long period from other medical experts.
• More over they have spend a lot, for the investigations and treatment.
• Patients who come with this problem for Siddha treatment,are mostly in advanced stage.
• They are even not able to express their complaints freely, due to the disturbing continuous cough.
• In my medical practice,I can assure this patients that It is curable within 10 days with confident.But the treatment should be continued for at least 40 days for a satisfactory result.
• The patients who consume the medicine with it's rules and regulations,will get proper response in a short duration.
• We can assure 100% result to anybody regarding this with full faith in SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE.

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Successful treatment for "BPH" & "Prostatic problems" in Siddha medicine

INTRODUCTION

• Benign-Prostatic-Hyperplasia(BPH) is a common problem of males after 45 years.Benign means"Not a cancer",Hyperplasia means "Excessive growth"
• So BPH refers to the unusual enlargement of the prostate gland
• Prostate Gland is present only in males & the prostatic secretion plays a major role in the male sexual function.
• Prostatitis is an inflammation or infection of the prostate gland.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS - 'BPH'

*Starting trouble in urination.Pushing or straining to begin passing urine

* Passing urine often, especially at night,

* Feeling that the bladder has not fully emptied,

* A strong or sudden urge to pass urine,

* Weak or slow urine stream,

* Stopping and starting again several times while passing urine,

* Painful ejaculation (sexual climax).

COMPLICATIONS:

* A weak bladder,

* Residual urine infection,

* Back flow of urine causing bladder or kidney infections,

* Complete block in the flow of urine,

* Kidney failure.

DAIGNOSIS:

-Rectal examination

-Ultrasound Scanning

-Blood Renal profile & PSA(Prostatic Specific Antigen)

-Cystoscopy

-Urine Test and Urine flow analysis.

TREATMENT:

-Conservative management.

-Surgery

MY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN TREATING "BPH"

• I am really glad to share my experience here on treating BPH patients with excellent Siddha drugs.
• I have treated a lot of BPH patients in my clinic successfully and I can stand with confidence about it.
• The prostatic patients usually seek medical advise, at least 6-months to 1-year after they experience irritable symptoms.
• Most of them consult physician,when they could not tolerate the clinical symptoms.
• Nowadays many prostatic patients consult Siddha experts directly with the problem.
• In my clinic,patients are first investigated clearly as mentioned above and they are grouped in to MILD,MODERATE &SEVERE cases.
• Malignant cases are referred immediately to the proper oncologists.
• Great success I have got in mild to moderate cases-within 10 days of treatment.
• They should have to continue medicines for at least 3 months for a satisfactory result
• Siddha drugs are really wonderful in treating BPH patients.
• Patients experience a miraculous good feel after few days of treatment.
• In chronic patients,they have to take medicines for a long period.
• Good response I am getting in the chronic patients also, but urgent surgical care is un-avoidable in total urinary block patients.
• Some older patients who have done prostatic surgery earlier also getting treated in my clinic with good results.
• They are not totally free from urinary symptoms even after surgery.
• They are frequently ill by Recurrant-Urinary Tract Infections (UTI).
• Only great thing that they are free from 'total urinary obstruction' after surgery.
• Recurrant UTI is treated by Siddha medicines effectively in the post operative cases.
• Any way Siddha medicine is one of the best options to treat BPH and other urinary tract problems.
• All of the prostatic patients who take Siddha medicine,respond very well.
• So the patients with prostatic complaints are advised to consult a Siddha expert,before going for a surgical management.

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"OSTEO-ARTHRITIS" in Siddha Medicine -Doctor's Diary

What is Osteoarthritis?

• Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and loss of the cartilage of one or more joints.
• Cartilage is a protein substance that serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints
• Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis commonly affects the large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees.Hands, feet & spine also affected.
• Primary osteoarthritis is arthritis which have no known cause.
• When the cause of the osteoarthritis is known, the condition is referred to as secondary osteoarthritis.
• Osteoarthritis of the knees is often associated with obesity or a history of repeated injury.
• The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the affected joint(s) after repetitive use.
• Joint pain is usually worse later in the day.
• There can be swelling, warmth, and creaking of the affected joints.
• Pain and stiffness of the joints can also occur after long periods of inactivity.

Investigations:

X-rays of the affected joints,Arthroscope.

Modern Treatment approach:

• There is no specific treatment to halt cartilage degeneration or to repair damaged cartilage in osteoarthritis.
• The goal of treatment in osteoarthritis is to reduce joint pain and inflammation while improving and maintaining joint function.
• NSAID-s are used to reduce pain and inflammation in the joints.
• Glucosamine and chondroitin,relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness.
• Total hip and total knee replacement surgery are now done in the orthopaedic hospitals nowadays commonly. Thanks to Medicine Net.com.

IN MY VIEW IN SIDDHA SYSTEM:

• In siddha system, Osteoarthritis is compared with "Azhal Keel Vatham".
• Usually the patients who like to take Siddha medicine are with very advanced damage in their joints.
• Many patients seek Siddha medicine,when the modern Orthopaedic experts suggest them for surgical correction after a long period of conservative management.
• It's really difficult and irritable to deal with these patients.
• The patients ask hundreds of cross questions like "Can you cure this?","Have you ever cured like these?","Will Siddha medicine cause negative side-effects?".
• Though it is not a task of a doctor to convince the patient before treatment,Siddha experts do that because the basic of Siddha Medicine is to treat the patient physically and mentally.
• The psychological stress of the patient is treated first with councelling and the physical treatment done later.
• In my Clinic I have treated hundreds of severely damaged Osteoarthritis patients with great success with effective Siddha medicines.
• Severe swelling and pain in the joints come to control in a short period of 40'days.
• I can proudly say that "SIDDHA MEDICINE HEAL OSTEO-ARTHRITIS SUCCESSFULLY".
• According to the condition the duration of treatment varies from 40 days to 3 months or more.
• Strict dietary regimen is advised to the patient.
• Cool items,tamarind,fried items & substances which digest hardly are strictly to be avoided in these cases.

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SIDDHA MEDICINE IS "SAFE"

• There is a common question "whether treating with Metals & minerals are safe??????"
• No doubt, it's 100% safe whether administrated by a proper person.
• In modern medicine, each and every medicine prescribed by a doctor treat the patient safely,and the doctors care a lot about the dosage and the adverse effects of drugs for the well being of people.
• If a person takes self-medication in modern medicine, no doubt it will severely damage his Kidney or Liver.
• IN SIDDHA MEDICINE, 'properly prepared medicine', when administered by a SIDDHA EXPERT, heals patient without any harmful effect.
• It gives harmful effect to a person, when administered in a wrong way like SELF MEDICATION, WRONG PRACTICE,IMPROPER PREPARATION etc.
• "SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE"IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CRITICAL PROBLEM.

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"SIDDHA CURE" IN 'LEUCORRHOEA' AND 'PELVIC INFLAMATORY DISEASES'

• Leucorrhoea or leucorrea, vaginal discharge is a universal problem of all women.
• Usually the normal secretions are slimy and slightly sticky. It is something like nasal secretion.
• The vaginal secretions varries throughout the menstrualcycle peaking at ovulation and also increasing when under emotional stress.
• In most of the cases it is not significant.
• It should be noticed if the discharge is 'blood stained' or yellowish in colour.
• 'Blood stained' discharge indicates pelvic inflamatory diseases or some serious malignant diseases.Yelloish discharge indicates some infection.
• Itching in the external genital region and offensive odour in the vaginal discharge also indicate some infection in the tract.
• Any way thorough investigation should be done in certain conditions.
• Untreated excessive vaginal discharge may lead to Pelvic InflamatoryDisease(PID) which is a chronic Utrene problem.

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Lot of patients,with excessive vaginal discharge of different age groups are being treated in my clinic.
• First of all they are grouped in to Infective and Non-infective cases.
• Usually non-infective type is easily treated by special Siddha formulations.
• Siddha cooling agents,Haemetenics,Immuno modulators,Health promoting agents are administered accordingto the condition in non-infective cases.
• In Infective cases and PID cases,strong anti microbial agents are administered as per Siddha literatures.
• Both of the cases respond very well in Siddha treatment,but longer duration of medication is needed in the chronic infective cases.
• They may need 3 to 6 months duration for a satisfactory result.

ADVICE TO THE PATIENT

• Patients are adviced to take enriched timely food.
• Foods like 'Dry fish','Pickle' and hardly digested items are to be avoided.
• Personal hygene should be maintained without fail.
• Patient should avoid exposure to un-hygenic water like drowning in the rivers and ponds.

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