ITP - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Tiryaka Raktapitta)
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) : Symptoms, Causes, Types, Do's, Don'ts, Yoga, Ayurvedic Reference and Treatment: Complete Ayurveda Details
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a disorder of blood characterized by the low number of platelet cells in the blood. It is also known as Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Platelets are known for their blood clotting action. Bleeding in the gums, abnormal internal bleeding, and easy bruises can be caused by the low number of platelets or Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
Ayurveda classifies, ITP under “Rakta vyadhi”, which means disorders of the blood. Ashtagahrudaya is having clear reference of “Pittasra” or “Raktapitta” under the volumes of Sutrasthana, Nidanasthana, and Chikitsasthana.
IAFA® provides effective herbal remedies for the Ayurvedic treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Our experts have developed natural friendly solutions (herbal remedies) for managing a wide range of immune system-related ailments under the leadership of Dr. Gupta.
The weak immune is responsible for this condition and it is classified as an autoimmune disease. The condition in which one’s own immune system acts against the organism is called an Autoimmune condition. In the case of ITP disease, the platelet counts are decreased due to weak immune system action. Ayurveda is the ultimate solution for the management of ITP.
Symptoms of ITP
In general, the laboratory value of Platelet is 150000 to 450000 cells per one microlitre of blood. When the count is lower than 150000 the risk of bleeding increases. The count near or less than 10000 cells may lead to the establishment of the clear symptom of bleeding.
The major symptoms of ITP or Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura includes,
- Small blood spot
- Purple discoloration of skin
- Heavy menstrual periods or per vaginal bleeding
- Nasal bleeding or nose bleeding
- Blood strains in stool, urine as well as vomit
- Bleeding of gums and
- Radiological observation of internal bleeding inside the head
Ayurvedic Reference ITP or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Tiryaka Raktapitta)
Causes of ITP
The stimulation caused to the immune system to destroy it’s own cells may lead wide range of conditions and one among which is called as ITP. In case of ITP, different reasons have been found out.
- Medications
- Infections like HIV, Hepatitis C or Chicken pox may lead to severe damage of immune system and may lead to conditions like ITP
- Other immune disorders like Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pregnancy
- Certain conditions like Leukemia may produce antibodies against platelets and
- Many cases have remained Idiopathic
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Diet In ITP
Do's (Pathya)
- Intake of Vegetarian diet for the period of Ayurveda treatment
- Warm or room temperature food intake
- Adding cool perfumes of Rose or Lavender to room or clothings
- Consuming Papaya, Mango, Pomegranate and Dried grapes (Raisins)
- Wearing of light and pleasant clothes
- Intake of moderately Sweet taste, Bitter taste and Astringent taste can be practised
Don'ts (Apathya)
- Avoid hot food and drinks
- Avoid Sour, Salt and Spicy taste for the period of Ayurveda treatment
- Avoid overexertion and avoid taking heavy loads
- Avoid being under sunlight for long duration
- Avoid taking hot water bathing
Yoga for Management of ITP
Yoga measures like Pranayama and teacher-guided Shat Kriyas are highly beneficial in the management of ITP or Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
Ayurvedic Treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Ayurvedic treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) followed at IAFA is comprised of classical Ayurvedic methods as well IAFA developed methods using Ayurvedic combinations.
The internal medications:
- Vasa Grutham or Vasa Ghrita
- Drakshadi Lehyam
- Pravala bhasma and Shankha bhasma
The single herbs used are
- Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia)
- Sariba (Hemidesmus indicus)
- Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)
- Bhumi Amalaki (Phyllanthus Niruri)
- Changeri (Oxalis Corniculata)
- Haridra (Curcuma longa) and
- Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
References:
- Bhavaprakash Nighantu by Shri Bhava Mishra, published by Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, Reprint, Guduchyadi Varga, Chapter 3; 2002, p. 270-271.
- Dravyaguna Vigyana by Acharaya P.V. Sharma, published by Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, Reprint, Vrishyadi Varga, Chapter 7; 2011, p. 562.
- Agnivesha’s Charak Samhita. Introduction by Shri Satya Narayan Shastri by Pt. Kashinath Shastri, Dr. Gorkha Nath Chaturvedi, Part 1, published by Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Varanasi, Reprint, Nidana Sthana, Chapter 2, Sloka No. 8, 2011, p. 620.
- Ayurveda Rasashastra by Dr. Chandrabhushan Jha, Published by Chaukhambha Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi, Reprint, Maharasoprasasadharanarasa Prakarana, Chapter 6; 2013, p.256.
Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)
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