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Ayurvedic
Treatment For Following Diseases
Alcohol
Abuse or Alcoholism is a disease that involves physical and
psychological addiction to the drug alcohol. It is chronic,
progressive and often fatal. Alcoholism is a major social,
economic and public health problem, involved in over half
of all unnatural deaths and almost half of all traffic fatalities.
A high percentage of suicides involve the use of alcohol in
combination with other substances. Additional deaths are related
to long- term medical complications associated with the disease.
The life-span of an alcoholic is shortened by an average of
15 years, as a result of the various complications of the
disease.
Treatment
in Modern medicine
Drug treatments. Tranquilizers called benzodiazepines (e.g.
Valium or Librium) are often prescribed to control withdrawal
symptoms. These are most common in the first five days after
stopping alcohol. An alcohol-sensitizing drug, disulfiram
(Ant abuse), produces a physical reaction that includes flushing,
nausea and headaches if patient drink. Naltrexone (ReVia or
Depade) is a newer drug that blocks the alcohol "high,"
and reduces the urge to drink. This medication lessens the
craving for alcohol and helps prevent relapses .General
health improvement. Eating a balanced diet with vitamin supplements
and getting regular exercise are important in regaining health.
Complications
of alcoholism
Long-term alcohol abuse can have numerous medical complications,
including:
Liver
disorders: Heavy drinking can cause hepatitis, an
inflammation of the liver. This may eventually lead to cirrhosis,
the progressive and irreversible destruction of liver tissue.
Gastrointestinal problems:Alcohol can cause
inflammation and erosion of the stomach lining (gastritis).
It also interferes with absorption of B vitamins and other
nutrients, leading to nutritional deficiencies. Heavy drinking
can also cause inflammation and damage to the pancreas (pancreatitis).
This hinders production of digestive juices and enzymes, and
hormones that help regulate metabolism.
Diabetes complications: Alcohol inhibits
the release of glucose from the liver and can increase the
risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This is dangerous
if Patient has diabetes and takes insulin to lower blood sugar
level.
Cardiovascular problems: Excessive drinking
can lead to high blood pressure and heart muscle damage (cardiomyopathy).
These conditions increase the risk of heart failure or stroke.
Reproductive problems: Alcohol abuse can
cause erectile dysfunction and impotence in men. In women,
it can interrupt menstruation.
Birth defects: Excessive drinking during pregnancy
can cause foetal alcohol syndrome. This condition results
in birth abnormalities and later developmental disabilities.
Neurological complications: Alcohol affects
the nervous system and can result in neuropathy (diseases
of the nerves) and dementia (impaired brain function).
Depression: About one-third of alcoholics
also suffer major depression.
Increased risk of cancer of the larynx, esophagus, liver and
colon.
Vamana is major pradhana karma of Panchakarma
therapy for Kaphaja disorder in which expulsion of aggravated
or vitiated Doshas/toxic materials through the mouth. In our
classical text Vaman karma is indicated in Madatyaya and in
alcohol Abuse Vamana karma has been yielding good results.
Poorva
Karma
Snehankarma- Sadhya Snehan is given One day before Vaman karma
Abhayang & Sarvang Sweda is given on the of Vaman karma
Vaman
Process
1st- Akhant doodhpan (approx 2liter)
2nd- Vamak yoga is given then waits for Vomiting or 48 min.
3rd-A Glass of alcohol with SharkarOdhak & a Glass of
alcohol with plain water is given alternately up to Samayak
vaman
Paschat
karma
Padabhayang, Dhoomrapana & Sansarjan karma
Oral
medicine - Vistindhuk vati & other Medhya Drugs are advised
CONCLUSION
1.Vaman
Karma causes Invidious effect that is why it is more effective
2. Carving of alcohol is reduced
3.Withdrawl symptoms are less in no.
4. Can be repeated in relapsing patients
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