Alternative Treatment for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
About Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), is a bleeding disorder in which markedly depleted ratio of platelets (Thrombocytopenia) have been observed in the body whereas person may present with the symptoms such as intermittent bleeding anywhere in the body (tendency to bleed), bruises (purpura), weakness, weight loss, visual impairment, recurrent infections, etc. The ITP can be classified into three types depends upon the disease duration – acute, sub chronic and persistent. For which, a various system of medicines is doing their best to fight against this disorder. But definitely there are some pros and cons of each system of medicine that can’t deal with it. Nowadays people are well aware about the drawbacks of other systems of medicines and searching for safe and ‘alternative treatment for ITP’. So why can’t we can go for the safe system of medicine i.e. Ayurveda, which is safe without any side effects, and utilizing the natural things in the form of herbs, minerals and animal products for treating acute, chronic as well as genetic disorders. But before that let us go through the line of management of other systems as well.
Treatment of ITP in Allopathic System of Medicine
In the modern system of medicine for treating ITP they utilize Steroids, Immune globulin, Immune suppressors and even directly infusing the platelets. They have a lot of side effects and reduces the immunity which further develops a lot of consequences. Infect, they prefer surgery for bone marrow transplantation, in some cases even after going through the surgery they won’t get desirable results. Now, it’s upon you, whether you want to choose a safe alternative or a remedy with consequences?
Alternative Treatment for ITP by Homeopathic System of Medicine
Homeopathy, another system of medicine which also utilizes products from plant, mineral and animal origin in the base of purified alcohol in the form of globules. But they act very slowly and the variety of medicines are also less.
Alternative Treatment for ITP by Ayurveda
Whether Homeopathy or Allopathy these are all pathies that means “System of treatment of diseases” but Ayurveda is a “Veda” which is beyond the treatment and even helps to maintain the health of a healthy individual. Which is not only dealing with diseases but also helping everyone to increase their lifespan.
Still, the huge population doesn’t know the efficacy and potential of the Ancient system of medicine – Ayurveda. Which is the eternal science present since decades and has treated, infect treating, numerous deadly diseases merely by utilizing the Principle – “समदोष: समाग्निश्च समधातुमलक्रिया” for treating.
In Ayurveda, ITP can be correlated to Raktapitta, a disorder in which Rakta (blood) gets vitiated by the Pitta dosha. Which while circulating effects and get accumulated in the weak part i.e. bone marrow where it hampers the platelet production and even decreases their shelf life. As per Ayurveda the reason behind vitiation of pitta dosha is our unwholesome diet (includes excessive consumption of spicy, sour and fermented foodstuffs), improper lifestyle (excessive exposure in sunlight, awakening at night, etc.), mental status (excessive anger or grief), heredity (genetic factors), weak immunity (where own immune system produces antibodies against the healthy cells), etc.
It is a life-threatening disease as described in our classics under the Mahagada’s. But Planet Ayurveda is a renowned clinic that offers the best in treating ITP. Here, in Planet we had treated numerous patients of ITP with our own herbal medications and got very effective results. Planet Ayurveda offers different ITP Care packs that are categorized on the age groups. The medicines included in the packs are helpful in stimulating the bone marrows for the production of platelets, maintains the normal shelf life of platelets, boosts the immunity, relieves weakness, purifies blood, resolves petechial hemorrhage or bleeding, perishes bruises, arrests bleeding, promotes coagulation, detoxifies the body, improves digestion, helps to gain weight, etc. Basically it pacifies Pitta dosha and maintains the equilibrium of tridoshas in the body.
Dosage
- Immune Booster – 2 twice daily
- Ashwagandha Capsules – 2 twice daily
- Giloy Capsules – 1 twice daily
- Gandhak Rasayan – 2 twice daily
- Green Essentials – 2 twice daily
- Kumar Kalyan Ras – 1 twice daily
- Brahmi Chyawanprash – 1 teaspoonful twice daily
- Suvarna Basant Malti Ras – 1 twice daily
Dosage
- Giloy Capsules – 1 twice daily
- Ashwagandha Capsules – 1 twice daily
- Gandhak Rasayan – 1 twice daily
- Immune Booster – 2 twice daily
- Green Essentials – 1 twice daily
- Brahmi Chyawanprash – 1 tablespoonful twice daily
- Pitta Balance – 1 twice daily
- Kumar Kalyan Ras – 1 twice daily
- Suvarna Basant Malti Ras – 1 twice daily
Dosage
- Giloy Capsules – 1 twice daily
- Ashwagandha Capsules – 1 twice daily
- Gandhak Rasayan – 1 once daily
- Immune Booster – 1 twice daily
- Kumar Kalyan Ras – 1 once daily
- Infee Syrup – 2 teaspoonful twice daily
- Arvindasava Syrup – 2 teaspoonful twice daily
- Praval Panchamrit – 1 twice daily
Note – Open up the capsules and pour the ingredients in a bowl and mix them with the Syrups. Crush the tablets and mix the powder in the syrup and then feed the child this mixture twice daily.
Along with medicines here in Planet Ayurveda, we strictly advise to follow the diet chart and routine plan – as we know, our diet plays an important role in the management of diseases along with that it also helps us to maintain the good health of the diseased. In fact, in Ayurveda the three Aahar itself is considered as chikitsa. That is why in our classics more emphasis is given on Dinacharya (Daily routine), Ritucharaya (Seasonal regimens) and Aahar (Diet).
So, we also gave prime importance to our diet, hence advise the patients to follow the diet chart. The person has to follow diet mentioned in Plate A, the things are which are advised here, are beneficial to the patient, the things mentioned in plate B those can be taken occasionally in moderate quantity; the things mentioned in plate C are prohibited.
