Herbal Remedies for DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)

Abstract

Muscular dystrophy can be defined as the group of inherited diseases that can harm and diminish the strength of muscles over time. This weakness is due to deficiency of dystrophin protein required for healthy functioning of muscles. It can happen at any age depending upon its type. There are more than 30 types of muscular dystrophy, each of which differs in severity and symptoms. But the most common type of Muscular dystrophy is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the muscular disorder occurring in young age boys. Today we will discuss its various aspects and how one can get rid of it.

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most occurring type of muscular dystrophy mainly affecting boys of age around four years. It is the most common type of muscular dystrophy occurring in patients. Usually muscle weakness starts in boys of this age and gets worse day by day. Loss of muscle mass firstly occurs in the thighs and pelvis followed by the arms. There are rare chances of developing duchenne muscular dystrophy in the girls.

Causes of DMD

Cause of duchenne muscular dystrophy involves the defect in one of the genes. The information required by the body to produce proteins and performing various body functions is stored in the genes of an individual. But in a patient of DMD, the dystrophin protein generating gene becomes defected and incapable of doing normal functioning. The dystrophin protein is required by the body for keeping muscles healthy and strong. It also provides protection to body muscles from any kind of injury.

DMD is more common in boys as DMD genes get passed from the parents to their children. That’s why scientists also termed DMD as sex-linked diseases because a large group of genes, known as chromosomes that helps to know if the baby is a girl or boy, is connected with DMD.

In some cases, it is also observed that a patient with no DMD family history can also get affected when his genes get damaged on their own.

Symptoms of DMD

In a DMD child, symptoms are observed at the age of 6 years. Leg muscles are affected mainly and this is the reason children suffering from DMD start walking very late as compared with normal children of the same age. Once they walk, they may fall down and face trouble in going up-stairs or getting up from the floor.

In a DMD child, symptoms are observed at the age of 6 years. Leg muscles are affected mainly and this is the reason children suffering from DMD start walking very late as compared with normal children of the same age. Once they walk, they may fall down and face trouble in going up-stairs or getting up from the floor.

• Trouble in concentration
• Curved spine (scoliosis)
• Difficulty in learning
• Memory problems
• Bone thinning
• Problem in swallowing
• Tightened and short leg muscles
• Shortness of breath
• Poor body posture
• Headache
• Sleepiness

Generally, the muscle disorders are painful but there is no pain sensation in DMD. There is full control of bowel and bladder movements. Although DMD suffering children have some behavior and learning problems but it doesn’t affect the intelligence of the children.

Complications of DMD

The complications which can be rise by duchenne muscle dystrophy are:

• Cardiac disorders such as arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy
• Orthopaedic problems
• Pulmonary infection
• Difficulty in walking, climbing
• Behavior problems
• Slower growth rate
• Cushingoid appearance
• Obesity
• Hirsutism

Diagnosis of DMD

To diagnose duchenne muscular dystrophy in your child, visit a pediatrician for your child’s checkup. Tell all the symptoms and history you observed in your child. Doctor will ask some questions to detect DMD, these questions would be like:

• At what age your child began to walk?
• How well can your child do things such as running, climbing stairs, or getting up from the floor?
• How long have you noticed these symptoms?
• Is there any family history of DMD? If so, what kind?
• Does he have any trouble breathing?
• How well can he concentrate and remember things?

Along with these kinds of questions, the doctor will also do physical examination of your child and recommend some tests to rule out other causes of muscle weakness. Several tests are:

• Blood test: A blood sample will be taken from the child’s body and sent to the laboratory for testing Creatine kinase which is an enzyme released by muscles when damaged. A report with highly increased Creatine kinase indicates that your child could have DMD.
• Gene test: The doctor can also recommend a gene test to check any change in the dystrophin gene which progresses DMD.
• Muscle biopsy: It is done by removing a tiny piece of muscle by using a needle. The sample will be placed under a microscope to check for decreased levels of dystrophin, which is not present in DMD patients.

Treatment of DMD

In modern science, there is no exact treatment for duchenne muscular dystrophy. Several therapies and medications are given to the children which are not much effective and possess side effects in the body of the consumer. So the best option to treat your child suffering from DMD is with Ayurveda system of medicines. All Ayurvedic medicines are prepared with natural herbal extract which treats the disease by its root cause and keeps the patient’s body system natural. As all Ayurvedic medicines are prepared with herbs, they don’t show any side-effects in the patient. By using basic fundamentals given in Ayurvedic literature, Planet Ayurveda developed some wonderful herbal remedies after extreme study and research. All medicines of Planet Ayurveda are made with standardized extract of herbs under the strict guidance of M.D. Ayurveda Doctors who ensure remedies are totally natural and vegetarian. There is no preservative, color, additive, starch, binder or any artificial material was introduced in these medicines. Take a look at these effective remedies in the treatment of DMD.

Herbal Remedies By Planet Ayurveda

1. Musli Strength Capsules
2. Ashwagandha Capsules
3. Green Essentials
4. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
5. Suvarna Basant Malti Ras
6. Atirasadi Churna

Product Description

1. Musli Strength Capsules

Musli strength capsules are prepared by Planet Ayurveda by using standardized extracts of Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). These capsules are very beneficial in strengthening the bones and muscles and used in the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and boosting vitality. Reproductive system can be well maintained by regular consumption of these capsules.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with normal water after meals.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Planet Ayurveda formulates Ashwagandha capsules by processing high quality extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) herb. Ashwangandha is well known traditional herbs due its multiple uses in treatment of numerous diseases such as duchenne muscular dystrophy, anxiety, stress, hypertension, depression, joint disorders, arthritis, insomnia, erectile dysfunction etc. Ashwagandha capsules are very advantageous in enhancing the health of the brain and maintaining its healthy functioning.

Dosage: 1 capsules two times daily with normal water after meals.

3. Green Essentials

Herbs such as Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera), Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), Wheat grass (Triticulum aestivum), Green Tea (Camellia sinensis), and Amla (Embllica officinalis) are utilised in preparation of Green Essentials capsules. All these herbs are very helpful in treating duchenne muscular dystrophy, improving immune system, and providing nourishment to body cells as these capsules are very high in Vitamins and Minerals.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with normal water after meals.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

As the name indicates, Boswellia Curcumin capsules are made with standardized extracts of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Curcumin is a traditional Indian spice available in almost every Indian kitchen as it is high in anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antioxidant properties. Boswellia Curcumin capsules are very advantageous in treating or preventing duchenne muscular dystrophy, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, crohn’s disease, brain tumors, chronic colitis, and several types of cancer also.

Dosage: 1 capsules twice daily after meals with normal water.

5. Suvarna Basant Malti Ras

Suvarna Basant Malti Ras prepared in the house of Planet Ayurveda consists of Swarn Bhasma (Gold calx), Moti Bhasma (Pearl calx), Shudh Hing (Ferula asafetida), Kali Mirch (Piper nigrum) and many other health beneficial ingredients. These tablets are very beneficial in maintaining normal body temperature, proper functioning of respiratory system, immune system, brain and pacify Kapha and Vata dosha.

Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily with normal water after meals.

6. Atirasadi Churna

It is a blend mixture of thirteen wonderful herbs such as Kesar (Crocus sativus), Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), etc. All these herbs are very helpful for maintaining equilibrium between Tridosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha), enhance the functioning of the reproductive system, strengthen the immune system and improve overall health.

Dosage: 1 teaspoonful twice daily with normal water after meals.

Conclusion

As a parent, it is quite difficult to see our child in a diseased condition especially if it is related to his development and growth of muscles. But there is no need to worry, you can use the above given herbal remedies to make your child healthy and provide longevity to him.