This is again
an effective treatment using ancient wisdom- Ayurveda. Lets go into the basics
of the condition and its ayurvedic management.In this era most
of the patients/people are aware of their disease conditions. Here we are giving
a brief idea of the condition with its presentation, complication and treatment
options.
Nasal polyps can be defined
as mucosal overgrowths that frequently accompany with allergic rhinitis,
asthma, recurring infections,drug sensitivity, inflammation, cystic fibrosis,immune
disorders .
Major symptoms include: running nose, postnasal drip, recurrent cold, reduced smell and taste, facial pain, snoring, itching around eyes, difficulty in breathing etc..
If not
managed properly it can lead to asthma, sleep apnea, sinus infections, meningitis, aneurysm
/clots.
According to
ayurvedic perspective the condition can
be correlated to Nasarsas, most of the symptoms and explanation along with
treatments are given in this context.
According to ayurvedic perspective treatments mentioned are
differentiated according to the stage of progression, starting from running
nose to its complications. Different treatment regims starting with nasal
medication to snehapana is mentioned. Difference in opinion regarding the
stages of progression along with doshic classifications are mentioned.
From our experience there are specific medicines and medicinal
preparations which have very good
results in curing the condition in almost single session. Here we are
mentioning the importance of a particular medicinal preparation KSHARA
As mentioned in classics Nasya(nasal medication) is of prime
importance in controlling this condition and its reccurance. Since most of the cases come
with complications and associated symptoms,internal medicines are needed according to the presenting complaints.
For removing the mechanical blockage KSHARA is the important
medicine and the procedure called KSHARA KARMA. Medicines used for KSHARA preparation are from
classics and almost all ayurveda doctors are well aware. Normally in minor
mechanical blockages one session is needed. In chronic cases with severe
blockages 2-3 sessions are needed. Results are quick and the person can feel
the difference within few hours.
From our experience this is an effective low cost management
of NASAL POLYP without surgery. The advantages of this procedure are more if we
compare it with surgery. You will be
getting the same results of surgery . If we integrate panchakarma procedures as
mentioned in classics, the recurrence rates are almost nil.
Written by,
Dr.Samson c Varghese
Cheif Research officer
Kottathil ayurveda
