Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis (Tridosha Atisara)

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Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Do's, Don'ts, Yoga, Ayurvedic Reference and Treatment : Complete Ayurveda Details

Gastrointestinal aspergillosis is one of the rare, but complicated conditions affecting the GI tract. It is defined as the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by the fungi Aspergillus. GI Aspergillosis is a life threatening condition with a high mortality rate. The patients who have less immunity are more vulnerable to develop the inflammation as it is mainly found in individuals with a compromised immune system. Even though the occurrence of the disease is very rare, proper diagnosis and treatment at the right time is very essential to manage this condition.

According to Ayurvedic views, gastrointestinal Aspergillosis can be taken as various conditions based on causes, signs and symptoms. Based on the signs and symptoms it can be included in “Tridosha Atisara”, a condition in which all the three doshas are vitiated. The other correlation concludes it as Agantuja jwara, as fever is also experienced as a symptom caused by an external microbe. The line of treatment is fixed to attain the three dosha balance for maintaining the complete health.

Through our deep researches and studies, IAFA have developed efficient medicines to treat the disease by combining the treatment procedures mentioned in ancient classic textbooks like Ashtanga Hrudayam and Charaka Samhitha.

Causes of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

As mentioned earlier, It is an inflammatory condition caused by the fungi Aspergillus. The infection mainly affects on the respiratory system but in the most severe cases, that is in invasive Aspergillosis, it affects other systems including gastrointestinal tracts.

Predisposing Factors of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Weakened immune system
Low WBC count
Cystic fibrosis
Long term corticosteroid therapy
Chemotherapy
Organ transplant history

Ayurvedic Reference of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Types of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

2 types of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis are present

Primary type – Due to infection by Aspergillus
Secondary type- Occurs secondarily to systemic infection

Signs and Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Fever and chills
Cough that brings up blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Joint pain
Diarrhea
Abdominals cramps and pain
Vomiting

Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

This condition can be diagnosed based on exploratory laparotomy and endoscopy. Biomarkers can be used to identify the Aspergillus infection.

“Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis is a chronic fungal infection that must be managed with immediate attention as the right treatment that is started earliest helps in speedy recovery. The Ayurvedic treatment provides a complete cure of gastrointestinal aspergillosis without causing any side effects. Dr. Gupta’s Institute of Applied Food Allergy® has successfully treated a large number of gastrointestinal aspergillosis successfully through natural remedies”.

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– Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist

CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet Management for Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Do's (Pathya) in Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis

Drinking only enough water
Fasting
Light meal and easy to digest
Fruits (avoid conserved fruits)
Ghee

Don’ts (Apathya) in Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis

Heavy to digest food intake
Junk foods and soft drinks
Extremely cold food and fluids intake
Over exertion and heating up of body
Anger and grief

Yoga and Pranayama for Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Yoga and Pranayama have beneficiary actions in gastro intestinal disorders as well as in infectious disorders. By controlling breathing through Pranayama methods, one can get immunity improvement. It also helps in preventing infections by microorganisms. Doing asana postures like

Vajrasana,
Gomukhasana, and
Padmasana will help in proper functioning of digestive tract as well as it assures complete the health to the GI tract.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Internal medicines used for Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Ashta churnam
Kaidaryadi kashayam
Musta kashayam
Aahar Amrutham Ras
Mustharishtam
Vilwadi gulika
Anthra Mithtam Gulika
Kutaja parpati
Kutaja ghana vati
Kutajarishtam

Single herbs used for Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis - Tridosha Atisara

Haritaki ( Terminalia chebula)
Sariva or Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus)
Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica)
Musta (Cyperus rotundus)

References

Shloka No. 1-5, Chapter 8 – Atisara Grahani Nidanam of Ashtanga Hrudaya Nidana Sthana by Acharya Vagbhata.
Textbook on Kayachikitsa by Prof. R.H. Singh, Chaukhambha Sanskrit Pratisthan, Delhi, 2001.
Dwivedi L, editor, Charaka Samhita of Agnivesa, Charaka Sthana Ch 15, Ver 9-11. 1st ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Krishanadas Academy; 2013. p. 511.
Acharaya YT, editor. Sushruta Samhita of Sushruta, Sutra Sthana Ch 40, Ver 10-11. 1st ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Krishandas Academy; 2014. P. 178-179.

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is there successful treatment in Ayurveda for Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis?

Answer: Yes, Ayurveda haas successful management of gastrointestinal aspergillosis.

Question: What are the methods of treatment used in Ayurveda for the treatment of GI aspergillosis?

Answer: Ayurveda has internal medications, diet and special regimen for the management of gi aspergillosis.

Question: Is there any Panchakarma methods for the management of GI Aspergillosis?

Answer: Ayurveda uses Panchakarma in the final steps of GI aspergillosis. The addition of PK in aspergillosis is highly individualistic. IAFA have developed unique Panchakarma for sudden recovery fro GI aspergillosis as well as similar other conditions.

Question: What is the cause of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis according to Ayurveda?

Answer: According to Ayurveda, gastrointestinal aspergillosis is caused due to the vitiation of all the three doshas, therefore it is referred as “Tridosh Atisara” in Ayurveda.

Question: What is the Ayurvedic line of treatment of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis?

Answer: The line of treatment in Ayurveda is fixed to attain the doshas in balance for maintaining the complete health.

Question: What is the role of Yoga and Pranayam in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Aspergillosis?

Answer: Yoga and Pranayam are quite beneficial as they help in improving the immunity and providing strength to the digestive system. Various yoga postures such as vajrasana, gomukhasana, padmasana are quite beneficial and pranayama such as anulom-vilom, naadi shodhan are very effective.

Question: What is the dietary recommendation for gastrointestinal aspergillosis patients?

Answer: Drink plenty of water, include light and easy to digest food, seasonal fruits and cow ghee in the diet and avoid intake of heavy to digest foods, soft drinks, extremely cold food, over-exertion, anger and grief.

Question: What are the Ayurvedic herbs useful in gastrointestinal aspergillosis?

Answer: Single herbs such as Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Musta (Cyperus rotundus) etc. are useful.