Parijatak Ayurveda – Pancreatitis And Ayurveda

Parijatak Ayurveda - Pancreatitis And Ayurveda

The condition in which inflammation of pancreas occurs is called as pancreatitis. In women prevalence is high. Main function of pancreas is to secrete the hormones like insulin and glucagon which helps in the regulation of sugar.

It also secrets the hormone which help in digestion.Thediagestive enzymes are released via the pancreatic duct in to small intestine where they are activated to help break down fats and proteins. It also acts as acid neutralizer. It is of two types-

Acute pancreatitis-A sudden inflammation of pancreas is called as acute pancreatitis.It lasts for a short time. It may cause mild discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness. In severe cases, acute pancreatitis can result in bleeding into the gland, serious tissue damage, infection, and cyst formation. It also harm other vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

Chronic pancreatitis- It is long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas. Acute pancreatitis, Heavy alcohol drinking can cause chronic pancreatitis.

Symptoms-of acute pancreatitis

Upper abdominal pain that radiates into the back
Pain will be aggrevated by eating (fatty food)
Swollen and tender abdomen
Nausea and vomiting
Fever and chills
Increased heart rate
Rapid breathing
Peritonitis may developed
Ascitis may developed
Weakness and lethargy
Symptoms of chronic Pancreatitis-
Abdominal Pain
Unintentional weight loss
Foul smelling,oily stool

Other Causes

Inflammation caused by gallstones, alcohol, certain drugs and mumps etc
Gall stone and alcohol are very common (80% of cases).
Blockage of pancreatic duct by a gallstone which gets stuck into the sphincter of oddi is very common.
Sometimes blockage may be temporary.

Diagnosis

White blood cells level increases in the later phase.
Check sugar RBS, serum amylase and lipase will be high.
Serum amylase will be high ( Normal value of serum amylase is 53 - 123 units/ litre).
Ultrasound scan can show gallstones.
CT abdomen is useful.

Medicines-

Usiradikasayam
Mustakaranjadikasayam -
Caturamiadicurnam
Vivadigulika
Buktanjarigulika
Kaidaryadivati -
Putikaranjasvam

Other

Takram without butter with lot of curry leaves

Pancreatitis treatment, Pancreatitis with ayurveda