Vasculitic Neuropathy and Its Ayurvedic Management

Abstract

There are a lot of medical conditions. Some of them mimic each other that it is so difficult to differentiate between them. Many times a disease remains undiagnosed for long until it gets worse and chronic. Vasculitic neuropathy is one of them. Vasculitis is a type of illness in which inflammation of the blood vessels occurs. The inflammation of the blood vessels may occlude the pathway of the blood supply to the organs resulting in subsequent ischemia. When the blood vessels which supply the peripheral nerves get inflamed, it results in vasculitic neuropathy. In the following text, we shall look into a detail of vasculitic neuropathy and its management. Let’s discuss!!!

Introduction

The inflammation of the blood vessels which supplies to the peripheral nerves is known as vasculitic neuropathy. The condition can manifest with a systemic issue or can manifest as a single organ problem (nonsystemic vasculitic neuropathy) that only affects the peripheral nervous system. It can involve the kidneys, lungs, skin and other organs. In Ayurveda, the condition can be correlated with vata and pitta vitiation. As the inflammation and neurological symptoms are caused by  pitta and vata dosha vitiation respectively. So vata and pitta imbalance can be ideally correlated with Vasculitic neuropathy.

Causes

1. Idiopathic – When no known cause can be diagnosed.
2. Autoimmune – when the immune system attacks on itself causing inflammation of the blood vessels supplying the peripheral nervous system.
3. Allergic – when the allergic symptoms due various agents occur results in inflammation of the blood vessels.
4. Infections – infections like HIV, Hepatitis B , Hepatitis C  and others can lead to vasculitic neuropathy.

Types of Vasculitic Neuropathy

1. Primary systemic vasculitic neuropathy
2. Secondary systemic vasculitic neuropathy
3. Non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy

1. Primary Systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy

In primary vasculitic neuropathy, multiorgan disease spreads to the peripheral nervous system.

Examples include IgA vasculitis, polyarteritis nodosa, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis etc.

2. Vasculitic Neuropathy Secondary to Other Disease

Patients with prior disease of the non-vasculitic system can gradually develop vasculitic neuropathy.

Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus, malignancy etc.

3. Non-systemic Vasculitic Neuropathy

When no history or illness of any system is found and the symptoms of vasculitic neuropathy are established then the diagnosis of non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy is achieved. A biopsy of the nerve is required to confirm the diagnosis of non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy.

Symptoms

1. Symptoms depend on the location and type of the nerve involved. Oftentimes, both sensory and motor nerves are involved and affected.
2. Sensation of paresthesias
3. Numbness
4. Weakness
5. Pain
6. Asymmetrical affect on the limb

Diagnosis

1. Medical history is important
2. Electromyography
3. Nerve conduction studies
4. Skin biopsies
5. Nerve biopsies
6. Muscle biopsies
7. Chest X-Ray
8. CT Scan and MRI

Treatment

1. Aim of the treatment is to control blood vessels’ inflammation.
2. Immunomodulators
3. Corticosteroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone etc)
4. Intravenous immune globulins (IVIG)
5. Plasmapheresis
6. Anti-seizures medications
7. Analgesics
8. Antidepressants

Ayurvedic Management

Ayurveda cures diseases on the basis of aggravated and vitiated dosha. In this condition tridosha ie vata, kapha and pitta dosha are the culprits. Therefore balancing and pacifying these dosha is the mainstay of the treatment as well as boosting immunity is the objective to fight infections that can lead to Vasculitic Neuropathy.

Herbal Remedies for Vasculitic Neuropathy by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a renowned GMP certified, ISO 9001:2015 certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the objective of producing quality Ayurvedic products as described in a number of ancient texts of Ayurveda. Formulations are manufactured without additives and preservatives and other kinds of chemicals or artificial flavour enhancers which causes a number of side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and devoid of any kind of adulteration. The products are purely organic and vegetarian and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda presents its product that can correctly and permanently manage the condition of Vasculitic Neuropathy.

Following is the list of products that are great in managing Vasculitic Neuropathy

1. Boswellia Curcumin
2. Arjuna Capsules
3. Kaishore Guggul
4. Gandhak Rasayan
5. Manjishtha Capsules
6. Chandraprabha Vati
7. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

1. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin capsules are filled with the herbs of shallaki (Boswellia aristata) and haridra (Curcuma longa). The herbs have healing properties and also possess analgesic effects which makes it an helpful formulation in illness caused Vasculitis neuropathy.

Dosage :  Two Capsules twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

2. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna Capsules contain the arjuna extract (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna is a magnificent herb which possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Arjuna cleans blood from toxins produced by  various microorganisms. Hence it reduces the inflammation of the blood vessels that results in curing the condition of vasculitic neuropathy.

Dosage : Two capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.

3. Kaishore Guggul

Kaishore Guggul is a classical ayurvedic formulation which is beneficial in many disorders. It possesses antiinflammatory, healing and blood purifying properties. Therefore it helps in managing the vasculitic neuro[athy. The formulation contains a variety of herbs including guggulu (Commiphora mukul), amalaki (Emblica officinale), bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), shunthi (Zingiber officinale), black pepper (Piper nigrum) etc. The herbs pacify the vata, kapha and pitta dosha.

Dosage : Two tablets twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

4. Gandhak Rasayan

Gandhak Rasayan is filled with purified sulphur. Sulphur is known to have anti-inflammatory effects. Furthermore, it aids blood purification and fights various infections. Therefore it is useful in various health conditions. As it fights inflammation hence benefits in the condition of vasculitic neuropathy.

Dosage : Two tablets twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

5. Manjishtha Capsules

Manjistha Capsules contain pure extract of herb manjistha (Rubia cordifolia). It is a marvellous herb which possesses antiinflammatory, wound healing and blood cleansing properties. By these properties it becomes an important herb to cope up with Vasculitic neuropathy. In addition to this, the herb gives relief from numbness, pain and tingling sensation.

Dosage :  One capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

6. Chandraprabha Vati

It is a classical formulation which is also known as Sarvaroga Pranashini which means it is used in all the aliments. It pacifies all the three doshas. It contains a variety of herbs and minerals. It is constituted with darvi (Berberis aristata), sarjikakshara (Sodium carbonate), saindhava lavana (Rock salt), maricha (Piper nigrum), trivrit (Operculina turpethum), gaja pippali (Piper chaba), chitraka bark (Plumbago zeylanica), vanshlochan (Bambusa arundinacea), ela (Elettaria cardamomum) etc. Chandraprabha vati is used adversely in various health conditions. Chandraprabha vati promotes neurological wellness. This results in proper functioning of motor and sensory neurons. It further possesses antiinflammatory property and soothing effect thus helpful in inflammatory conditions of the blood vessels. Hence it is useful in vasculitic neuropathy.

Dosage : Two tablets twice a day after meals with plain water.

7. Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras

Vrihat Vatchintamani Ras is a mineral formulation. The formulation contains Rajata Bhasma (silver calx), Swarna Bhasma (gold calx), Loha Bhasma (iron ash), Abhrak Bhasma (mica ash), Suta Bhasma (compound of purified mercury and purified sulphur), Mukta Bhasma (pearl calx) and Pravala Bhasma (coral calcium). It also contains juice extract of Aloe vera. It heals the demyelination conditions of nerves. It is useful in neuropathies. It corrects neuritis. It is helpful in vasculitis neuropathy. It relieves numbness, pain and motor dysfunction.

Dosage : One tablet twice a day with lukewarm water after meals.

Conclusion

As we discussed Vasculitic Neuropathy, we have come to know that there are many factors that can cause the aforesaid condition. Vasculitic neuropathy is a serious condition that can affect an individual’s life adversely. We have seen that there are medications available in the contemporary system of medicine which have temporary relief from the disease as soon as a person takes these medications. As a person stops the medications the symptoms start to arise again. Whereas in the Traditional System of Ayurveda diseases are cured from its root and balancing of the dosha. As a result disease vanishes from its root and does not occur again unless a person gives doshas a chance to get vitiated. Planet Ayurveda’s aforesaid products are positively giving relief to the patients with vasculitic neuropathy and other neurological disorders by balancing and pacifying the vitiated doshas