Virddhi ( Hernia )

Hernia

Protrusion of an internal organ through a weak area of muscle . Most hernias occurs in the abdomen.

Causes

A combination of muscle weakness and Straining such as with heavy lifting cough , prostate gland enlargement and Constipation contribution in causation of hernia.

Some people are born with weak abdominal muscles and may be more likely to get a hernia.

Symptoms

There are usually no symptoms .some people discomfort or pain. The discomforts may be worse when you stand or lift heavy objects in time most people will complain about a bump that is sore and growing .

If a hernia gets bigger it may stuck inside the hole and lose its blood supply this is called strangulation if this occurs you will be need a urgent surgery.

Diagnosis

Impulse on couging when the area of swelling in palpated .

Prognosis

Medicinal treatment is helpful in mild to moderate degree hernias .

The outcomes for most hernias is with surgical treatment usually good with treatment it is rare for a hernia to come back .incisional hernias are more likely to return.

Principal of Treatment

1 Vatanulomana

2 Vatahara Chikitsa

3 Brimhana

Shodhana Chikitsa

Panchakarma

1 Brimhana Basti

2 Matra Basti - Sukumara Ghirtha 70ml 8 days.

Recommended Classical Formulation

1 Vriddhibadhika vati 250- 500mg TID with warm water after meals.

2 Nityanand Rasa 250 - 500mg TID with warm water after meals.

3 Kankayana vati 250 mg BD with warm water after meals.

4 Ksheera Bala Taila 101 10 drops BD

5 Balarishta 20 ml BD with warm water after meals.

6 Mahanarayan Taila -   Abhyanga

Yoga and Pranayama

1 Pavanmuktasana

2 Vajrasana

3 mastyasan

4 Halasana

5 Sarvangasana.

Diet and lifestyle

Pathya ( indications )

1 Ushna , Snigdha , Madhura , Amla , Lavana

Regular Abhyanga use proper lifting technique , weight reduction in obese patients.

Apthya ( Contraindications )

1 Constipation , Gas forming foods , dadhi , Sheeta , Kashaya Rasa Dravya  , Vatakara ahara.

Weight lifting . Long standing . long sitting . Straining while passing stool . Cough. Constipating . Flatulence.