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Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the
cervical spine that most likely is caused by age-related changes
in the intervertebral disks. Clinically, several syndromes, both
overlapping and distinct, are seen: neck and shoulder pain,
suboccipital pain and headache, radicular symptoms, and cervical
spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). As disk degeneration occurs,
mechanical stresses result in osteophytic bars, which form along
the ventral aspect of the spinal canal.
Frequently, associated degenerative changes in the
facet joints, hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum, and
ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament occur. All can
contribute to impingement on pain-sensitive structures (nerves and
spinal cord), thus creating various clinical syndromes.
Spondylotic changes often are observed in the aging population.
However, only a small percentage of patients with radiographic
evidence of cervical spondylosis are symptomatic. |
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Lumbar spondylosis describes bony overgrowths (osteophytes),
predominantly those at the anterior, lateral, and, less commonly,
posterior aspects of the superior and inferior margins of
vertebral centra (bodies). This dynamic process increases with,
and is perhaps an inevitable concomitant of age
Lumbar spondylosis usually produces no symptoms. When
back or sciatic pains are complaints, lumbar spondylosis usually
is an unrelated finding. |
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Spondylolysis stress fracture in one of the bones (vertebrae)
that make up the spinal column is called spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-lye-sis).
It usually affects the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back,
and much less commonly, the fourth lumbar vertebra.If the stress fracture weakens the bone so much that it
is unable to maintain its proper position, the vertebra can start
to shift out of place. This condition is called spondylolisthesis. |
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Inter Vertebral Disc Prolapse commonly caused due to over strain, weakness of spinal
muscles, due to technically incorrect exertion and exercises and
some pathological conditions. |
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The words ‘rheumatism’ and ‘the rheumatic
diseases’ are still sometimes used in order to describe a whole
range of different conditions which affect the muscles, tendons,
joint tissues and
other non-joint tissues of the body. The one thing that all these disorders have in common is
that they cause pain!
Polymyalgia Rheumatica – in
this disorder there is pain and stiffness in a lot of different
muscles, especially those around the shoulders. It affects mainly the elderly.
Tenosynovitis – This is an
inflammation of the sheathes of the tendons – they are the
cord-like structures in the wrist and elsewhere, which many older people call ‘leaders’. Injections and manipulation may help.
Capsulitis – this is an inflammation of the capsule
(the covering) of the joint, often the shoulder.
Bursitis – This is an inflammation caused by
friction between soft tissues and underlying bone. |
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The
respiratory allergy is the form which is found more and which might
lead to Allergic Asthma. In such cases low immunity leads to
recurrent respiratory infections and to fatal condition. |
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The condition of being significantly overweight.
It is usually applied to a condition of 30 percent or more over
ideal body weight. Obesity puts a strain on the heart and can
increase the chance of developing high blood pressure and diabetes. |
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Psoriasis is a chronic scaling disease of the skin. It may
range from just a few spots anywhere on the body to large areas of
involvement. It is not contagious or spreadable from one part of
the body to another or from one person to another.
There is no blood test for psoriasis. The diagnosis is made by
observation and examination of the skin. Sometimes microscopic
examination of the skin (biopsy) is helpful where the changes are
not typical or characteristic.
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but hereditary and
genetic factors are important. Psoriasis runs in families. This
does not mean, however, that every child of a parent with
psoriasis will develop psoriasis, but it is common that somewhere
down the line psoriasis will appear in families. Psoriasis is not
caused by allergies, infections, dietary deficiencies or excesses,
or nervous tension.
Psoriasis does not affect the overall general health. If it is widespread
it can certainly cause a great deal of skin discomfort and
emotional embarrassment, and can affect job and leisure time
activities. Fortunately most people who have psoriasis only have a
small amount and while it certainly can be a nuisance, it does not
alter the lifestyle.
In about 10 percent of people with psoriasis there can develop a
form of arthritis called psoriatic arthritis. It will take proper
medical examination to confirm this diagnosis. Although not
always, psoriatic arthritis is more often seen in people with
widespread psoriasis than those who have a small amount. The
psoriatic arthritis can affect people of all ages |
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Ayurveda
suggests some special medication and therapies after delivery to
maintain body strength and to bring back the normal condition of
abdomen and internal organs. |
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Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone
disease characterized by reduced bone mass, and increase risk of fracture. It is clinically proved in our
experience, that patients underwent Ayurvedic treatment for
osteoporosis have increased their bone mineral density considerably.
Patients at the age of 40-60 years and with a moderate degree of osteoporosis got upto 90% result. Patients aged
above 60-70 with moderate osteoporosis got upto 70% result. According to Ayurveda osteoporosis can be compared
with srothodushti of Asthidhatu caused by vatakshaya. Srothodushti is nothing but improper transmission
of nutrients between the tissues i.e., bone tissues. In Ayurveda it can be managed effectively. |
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Persons affected with multiple sclerosis may
experience a wild variety of symptoms such as Vision Loss,
Diplopia, Nystagmus, speech difficulties, various kinds of
tremors, weakness, spasticity, numbness, as well as sexual dysfunctioning, loss of short term memory,
depression, fatigue. According to Ayurveda movement is considered to be
the property of vata dosha and there is any delay or dysfunction in the movement neurological deficit
is vata dosha involved. This vitiation of vata may due to any other doshas.In Multiple Scelorsis the line of
treatment will be to reduce the inflammation of the brain cells
first and then to nourish them. Treatment includes
Rookshasweda , Udvarthanam (Powder Massage), Elakkizhi, Njavarakizhi, Shirodharam,Thalam,
Shirovasti, virechanam, nasyam, vasti etc selected accordingly.
Internal medicines include which reduce the
inflammation of the central nervous system and also it nourishes
the Central nervous system. This includes medicated
ghee and other forms of medicines selected accordingly. |
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Arthritis includes Rheumatoid Arthritis and
psoriatic Arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases, septic
arthritis, caused by joint infection, and more common osteo
arthritis and degenerative joint diseases. Arthritis can be caused from strains and injuries caused by
repetitive motion , sports, over exertion and falls .In ayurveda, Arthritis can be compared with all
inflammatory conditions of the joint. In this mainly involved is vata dosha along with this it vitiates other
doshas as well as dhatus and causes diseases. |
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