Metabolic Disorder Treatment in Ayurveda

What is metabolic disorder?

Metabolic disorders are the inborn errors of metabolism, encompassing deficiencies in enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids derived from proteins, and fatty acids liberated from lipids. A metabolic disorder occurs when the metabolism process fails and causes the body to have either too much or too little of the essential substances needed to stay healthy.Types of Metabolic Disorder:

Gastritis: Gastritis is a group of diseases that cause inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of the stomach lining is most frequently caused by a bacterium called H. pylori. Gastritis can vary greatly from mild gastritis to severe gastritis.

Causes of Gastritis:

• Bacterial Infection
• Regular use of pain killers
• Older age
• Excessive alcohol use
• Stress
• Excessive amounts of caffeine or acidic beverages
• Digestive disorders
• Food Poisoning
• HIV/AIDS
• Bile Reflux
• Low fibre diet

Symptoms of Gastritis:

• Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
• Abdominal bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
• Hiccups
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
• Black, tarry stools

Diagnosis of Gastritis:

1. Tests for H. pylori.
2. Using a scope to examine your upper digestive system (endoscopy).
3. X-ray of your upper digestive system.
4. Fatty Liver: Fatty liver is also known as hepatic steatosis. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Having small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but too much can become a health problem. Too much fat in your liver can cause liver inflammation, which can damage your liver and create scarring. In severe cases, this scarring can lead to liver failure.

Causes of Fatty Liver:

• Obesity
• Excess belly fat
• Insulin Resistance
• High intake of refined carbs
• Sugary beverage consumption
• Impaired gut health

Symptoms of Fatty Liver:

• Fatigue and weakness
• Slight pain or fullness in the right or centre abdominal area
• Elevated levels of liver enzymes, including AST and ALT
• Elevated insulin levels
• Elevated triglyceride levels
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Moderate to severe abdominal pain
• Yellowing of eyes and skin

Diagnosis of Fatty Liver:

1. Medical History
2. Physical Exam
3. Blood Test
4. Imaging Studies
5. Liver Biopsy

Bloating: Abdominal bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with air or gas. Most people describe bloating as feeling full, tight, or swollen in the abdomen. Your abdomen may also be swollen (distended), hard, and painful.Causes of Bloating:

1. Gas
2. Indigestion
3. Fluid Retention
4. SIBO
5. Food Intolerances
6. Chronic disorders
7. Gastro paresis
8. Infection
9. Gynaecological disorders
10. Constipation

Symptoms of Bloating:

1. Burping
2. Pain, cramps or a knotted feeling in your abdomen
3. A feeling of fullness or pressure in your abdomen (bloating)
4. An observable increase in the size of your abdomen (distention)

Diagnosis of Bloating:

Your doctor will likely determine what’s causing your gas and gas pains based on:

1. Medical History
2. Review of your dietary habits
3. Physical Exam

Constipation: Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly or you’re unable to completely empty your bowel. Constipation can also cause your stools to be hard and lumpy, as well as unusually large or small.Causes of Constipation:

1. low-fibre diet
2. dehydration
3. lack of exercise
4. delaying the impulse to have a bowel movement
5. travel or other changes in routine
6. certain medications, such as high calcium antacids and pain medications
7. pregnancy

Symptoms of Constipation:

1. Few bowel movements
2. Trouble having a bowel movement
3. Hard or small stools
4. A sense that everything didn’t come out
5. Belly bloating

Diagnosis of Constipation:

1. Blood Test
2. X-ray
3. Sigmoidoscopy
4. Colonoscopy
5. Anorectal Manometry
6. Defecography

5. Indigestion: Indigestion is also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach — is a general term that describes discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion is not a disease, but rather some symptoms you experience, including abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness soon after you start eating.

Symptoms of Indigestion:

1. Burning in the stomach or upper abdomen
2. Abdominal pain
3. Bloating (full feeling)
4. Belching and gas
5. Nausea and vomiting
6. Acidic taste
7. Growling stomach

Causes of Indigestion:

1. Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)
2. Peptic ulcers
3. Celiac disease
4. Gallstones
5. Constipation
6. Pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis)
7. Stomach cancer
8. Intestinal blockage

Reduced blood flow in the intestineDiagnosis of Indigestion:

1. Laboratory Tests
2. Breath & Stool Test
3. Endoscopy
4. X-ray
5. CT Scan

Ayurveda Understanding of Metabolic Disorder:

Ayurveda explains metabolic disorders as problems in digestion & absorption. This condition occurs due to vitiation of digestive fire, this can happen due to blockage in the individual channels of metabolism, as a result of this excess or improper digestion and absorption occur, and results in metabolic syndrome.Metabolic Disorder Treatment in JIVA Ayurveda:

JIVA Ayurveda treats the metabolic disorder as correction of digestive fire by internal herbal medicinal formulations, along with correct diet, physical activities, and external treatment which removes the channel blockages & detoxifies the body.

1. Treatment of Toxins for Correcting Metabolic Process & Enhancing Immunity: Toxins complicates metabolic syndrome because these can inhibit the effectiveness of herbs and other medical treatment. Purification therapy called “Panchakarma” is done for removing toxins.
   • Purification Therapy: Purification begins with proper preparation. This process involves oiling the body both internally and externally.

This combination of oil and heat loosens toxins trapped in the tissues of the body and dilates the channels of the body allowing the toxins to return to the digestive system for elimination.

• Elimination Process: The second phase of “Panchakarma” is the elimination procedure. This include Herbal decoction enemas, purgation, Cleansing of the nasal passages and sinuses, Vomiting and bloodletting.
• Medicated Purgation: Medicated purgation with suitable formulations in regular intervals will help in alleviating bile vitiation and removal of blockage of subtle channels.
• Pacifying Drugs: Herbs and formulations which specifically act on liver function are used for treating metabolic syndrome.
• Therapeutic emesis – induced vomiting which helps clear the upper gastrointestinal tract to the duodenum (end of the stomach) and a part of the respiratory tract.
• Enema using medicated oil – the oil enema helps lubricate the rectal area and remove the lipid soluble waste out through the anus.
• Nasal Administration: nasal inhalation of medicated substances which help clear the respiratory tract and the para nasal sinuses.

2. Yoga: The different Yoga postures which provide stretching and increase blood flow around abdomen area give good result.
3. Lifestyle Modification: There is a big role of healthy lifestyle in treating metabolic syndrome. The patient should eat easily digestible light food and do regular exercise. Oily, heavy meals, alcohol intake as well as over eating behaviour, sedentary life styles should be avoided by the patients of metabolic syndrome.

Treatment of Metabolic Disorder at Jivagram

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