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Ayurvedic Herbal Jaundice

Treatment
Jaundice is not a disease in itself but a sympton of other liver disorders such as
gallstones, hepatitis and cirrhosis. Also blood transfusions and illegal drugs can bring on
an attack.
When the liver is laid low by an infection it can not produce enough bile to keep the body cells
and tissue healthy. At this point jaundice develops and the skin and the whites of the eyes take on
a yellow tint. It is not fatal in itself but its presence can greatly delay recovery from the original
complaint so it is best to treat it as soon as possible to allow the body to fight back.
It can also occur in newly born babies, usually within the first three days of life. An infants liver is
not yet mature enough to metabolize a molecule called billrubin, which affects the livers ability to
make red cells.
It is quite common in newborns and besides a slight discomfort and yellowing of the skin causes
the baby no lasting damage and will clear within a few days.

Ayurvedic Cause of Jaundice

In the Ayurvedic teachings Jaundice is a complaint of the pitta region of the body, which denotes
a build up of toxins in an intestinal area that is causing an in-balance in the overall dosha. You
need to expel such toxins to rebalance the immune system and yourself.

Ayurvedic Diet
Ayurvedic diet as cure and prevention of jaundice
Foods that should be avoided

Non-vegetarian food
Cakes
Pastries
Chocolate
Sugar based drinks such as fizzy pop
Ice cream
Alcohol
Spicy food
Generally you should avoid all heavy foods

Foods that are recommended both as a preventive measure and for the healing process:

Vegetables such as tomatoes and radish.

Lemon

Dry fruits like dried dates, almonds and cardamom

You should always stick to a health balanced diet in order to achieve and maintain wellness.

Ayurvedic Herbal Remedies for Jaundice

Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera)

Kakmachi (Solanum Nigrum)
Jaundice berry
Bhumiamla

These are all very readily available in the appropriate stores can be taken in a number of ways.
Some like Aloe Vera are available in ingestible capsules either purely or as a significant byproduct of another medicine
Or they could be consumed raw, added to cooking, drunk with water or turned into a paste with
other products such as water, sugar, juices, garlic etc.
Ayurvedic herbal supplement remedies for jaundice

Punarnana mandoor
Liverol syrup
Bhumiamla capsules
Kumariasava

These products are available for order from dedicated Ayurvedic stockists and come as either
liquids or soluble capsules.
These products will really get the liver functioning again and lead the sufferer back to true
wellness.
Some of these supplements are very strong and may be inadvisable for usage amongst sufferers
of certain ailments such as diabetes. You should consult a specialist Ayurvedic practionier to
understand if you are suited to such products and to find out about the proper dosages for each.
Other Ayurvedic recommendations for jaundice cure

Take sufficient rest

Avoid excessive heat
Avoid stressful situations and anger
Cut down on physical exertions

Ayurvedic yoga position for jaundice sufferers

The fish position (matsya asana), helps the metabolism to work sufficiently again to heal a
condition such as jaundice.
The four stages of the fish position
1. Lie on your back with your feet straight and place your hands beneath the thighs.

2. Arch your back whilst pressing on your elbows leaving your head resting on the floor
3. Whilst exhaling slowly maintain this position whilst keeping your torso relaxed
4. To return to the original position lift your head then release the arms
A good combination of Ayurvedic diet, herbal supplement, lifestyle advice and yoga should see
the sufferer combat jaundice quickly and easily.

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Jaundice, also referred to as icterus, describes the yellow color taken on by the
tissues throughout the body due to elevated levels of bilirubin, a substance that
comes from the breakdown of red blood cells.
Regardless of the cause, jaundice is considered abnormal in the dog. Jaundice is
recognized by a yellow color to the animal's skin. It is often more apparent in the
whites of the eyes, in the skin at the base of the ears, along the gums, and in the

skin of the abdomen. There are three primary classifications of causes of jaundice.
Prehepatic Causes

Blood parasites hemobartonellosis (rare), babesiosis

Drugs
Certain toxins ingestion of onions, pennies composed of zinc
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
Blood transfusion reactions
Tumors of blood vessels, such as the hemangiosarcoma
Heartworm disease, especially vena cava syndrome
Hepatic Causes
Hepatic causes are those disorders associated with the liver and include:
Inflammatory diseases of the liver (hepatitis), bile duct system (cholangitis), or
both (cholangiohepatitis)
Toxins, such as heavy metals, copper, certain chemicals
Certain drugs, such as corticosteroids, thiacetarsamide, halothane, phenobarbital,
carprofen, chemotherapeutic drugs
Cancer
Infections viral, bacterial, protozoal
Cirrhosis (severe, end-stage liver disease)
Posthepatic Causes
Posthepatic causes are disorders that occur after blood passes through the liver and
include disorders that result in blockage of the bile flow from the liver.
Pancreatic diseases, such as pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
Gall bladder diseases, such as gall stones, cancer, or inflammation of the gall
bladder and bile duct
Intestinal diseases that block the bile ducts
What to Watch For
Yellow color to gums, whites of the eyes, skin
Lethargy
Loss of appetite, weight loss and loss of body condition
Difficulty breathing

 Vomiting, diarrhea
Abdominal distension
Excessive drinking and urinating
Diagnosis
Baseline tests such as a complete blood count (CBC), biochemical profile, and
urinalysis are recommended in jaundiced patients. The tests also evaluate
electrolytes, blood sugar, protein level, and urine concentration. Additional tests may
include:
Abdominal and chest X-rays to assess organ size and shape and to assess for the
presence of any masses or foreign objects
Abdominal ultrasound to assess the size, shape, and structure of abdominal
organs, especially the liver
Serologic tests for infectious diseases that may affect the liver or cause
destruction of red blood cells, toxoplasmosis, neosporosis, babesiosis
Coagulation profiles to assess blood clotting, as abnormal clotting may occur with
severe liver disease and pancreatitis
Liver biopsy where liver disease is a consideration
A Coombs test to evaluate for immune-mediated destruction of red blood cells
Exploratory laparotomy in those patients where all other tests have not provided
a diagnosis
Treatment
There are several steps your veterinarian might recommend to treat the jaundiced
patient symptomatically, especially during diagnostic testing and prior to obtaining an
underlying cause and beginning specific therapy. These include:
Discontinue any therapy initiated before the onset of jaundice.
Allow the patient to rest and avoid stress.
Administer intravenous fluid and electrolyte therapy to those patients that are
severely ill or dehydrated.
Administer blood products to those patients that are profoundly anemic.
Home Care

Administer all prescribed medication as directed by your veterinarian. Observe your

pet very closely. If clinical signs are not improving and/or are getting worse, contact
your veterinarian at once.
Remove any drugs or other substances in the environment that may have triggered
the jaundice.

Jaundice Treatment - Useful Home Remedies for

Jaundice

Jaundice Treatment - Useful Home

Remedies for Jaundice by Dr James
sameul
Jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning yellow. It is the most common
of all liver ailments. Jaundice is not a disease, but rather a symptom that can arise in
many different diseases.
Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin, conjunctiva and mucous membranes of the
eyes caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the human body. The bile stagnates in
the liver, which in turn means that the yellow pigment bilirubin, flows back in to
circulation.
The concentration of bilirubin in the blood must exceed 2-3 mg/dL for the yellow
coloration to be easily visible. When the bilirubin level is mildly elevated, they are
yellowish. When the bilirubin level is high, they tend to be brown.
Jaundice typically appears in a 'top to bottom' progression (starting with the face),
and is cured in a 'bottom - top' manner.
Causes of jaundice Jaundice may be caused by a number of factors such as:
* An obstruction of the bile duct, maybe due to a tumor or gallstone - known as
obstructive jaundice.
* Hepatitis: an inflammation of the liver

* Biliary stricture - a narrowing of the duct that transports bile from the liver to the
small intestine
* Liver cirrhosis
* Pancreatic cancer
* Congenital disorders involving bilirubin
* Malaria
* Excessive destruction of the red blood cells - haemolytic jaundice
* Diseases such as typhoid, tuberculosis also affect the liver.
* Viral infections.
Symptoms of jaundice * Yellow discoloring of the skin, tongue, white portion of the eyes (sclera), and
mucous membranes
* Dark urine as excess bilirubin is excreted through the urine
* Itching all over the body
* Light-colored stool
* Abdominal pain, swelling in the liver region
* Extreme fatigue
* Loss of appetite along with

Constipation

* Nausea and vomiting

Neonatal jaundice Jaundice is very common in healthy newborn babies, because of an immature liver.
It is usually a harmless condition, and is seen in infants around the second day after
birth, lasting until day 8 in normal births, or to around day 14 in premature births.

This type of jaundice is presumably a consequence of metabolic and physiological

adjustments after birth. If your baby is jaundiced for more than three weeks, see the
doctor.
In severe cases, a brain-damaging condition known as kernicterus can occur.
What are the risks associated with jaundice?
As said above, jaundice is not a disease, but rather a symptom of an underlying
disease. It is actually the disease causing this symptom that creates most of the
problems associated with jaundice. Jaundice may also lead to destruction of a large
number of red blood cells, which may occur due to inherited defects in red blood
cells, medications, or infections.
Babies with jaundice may rarely develop brain damage if the level of bilirubin gets
too high.
Jaundice itself is not contagious and poses no risks to others. If viral hepatitis is the
cause of the jaundice, it may or may not be contagious. The forms of hepatitis that
are contagious are usually spread by sexual contact or sharing of needles, such as by
intravenous drug users.
Jaundice TreatmentSince jaundice is a symptom, not a specific disorder, the best treatment for it
depends on its cause. Treatment will also depend on the nature and severity of the
jaundice.
Treatment can range from the removal of gallstones or tumours to antibiotics to treat
infections - even liver transplant where the liver is severely damaged. However, for
conditions like cirrhosis and hepatitis, which are permanent problems, jaundice may
be recurring. In case of neo-natal jaundice, treatment depends on many factors,
including the cause of the jaundice and the level of bilirubin. The goal is to keep the
level of bilirubin from increasing to dangerous levels.
Treatment may include:
* phototherapy
* use of a fibre-optic blanket
* exchange transfusion to replace the baby's damaged blood with fresh blood.

* discontinuation of breastfeeding
Home Remedies for Jaundice
1) Take plenty of rest, and consume lots of fluids - such as juices, clear soups, water.
2) Plenty of sugarcane juice can be given to the patient, to promote more urination
as well as for nutrition and general health. However, extract the juice under hygienic
conditions. This is very effective Home remedy for Jaundice
3) Make a paste of tender papaya leaves. Take 1/2 teaspoon of this paste with 1teaspoon honey.
4) 1/2 teaspoon ginger juice, 1-teaspoon mint juice and 1-teaspoon lime juice to be
taken as often as possible. This is simple but effective Home remedy for Jaundice
5) Five teaspoons of juice of fresh neem leaves along with pure honey in equal
quantities should be well mixed, and to this mixture add teaspoon of black pepper
powder and stir well. This should be taken in two equal doses, in the morning and
evening. It makes a good home remedy for jaundice.
6) The green leaves of radish are another valuable remedy for jaundice. This is
another effective Home remedy for Jaundice
7) A glass of fresh tomato juice, mixed with a pinch of rock salt and pepper, taken
early in the morning, is considered an effective remedy for this disease.
8) A mixture of almonds, dried dates and cardamoms is regarded as an effective
remedy for jaundice. 8-10 almonds, two dried dates along with five small cardamoms
should be soaked overnight in water. This is also good Home remedy for Jaundice
9) A jaundice patient to be given 20 ml of lemon juice mixed with water several
Dr James Sameul is an Ayurvedic doctor having years of experience in the
field of Ayurveda and Alternative medicine. Find out more Home Remedies for
Jaundice at http://www.natural-homeremedies.org/ He has an exclusive website on
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Foot, leg, and ankle swelling

Contents of this page:

Illustrations
Alternative Names
Definition
Considerations

Causes

Home Care
When to Contact a Medical
Professional
What to Expect at Your Office
Visit
Prevention

References

Illustrations

Foot swelling

Lower leg
edema

Alternative Names

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Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema peripheral; Peripheral edema
Definition

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Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
Considerations

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Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly in older people. It may
affect both legs and may include the calves or even the thighs. Because of the effect of gravity,
swelling is particularly noticeable in these locations.
Causes

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Foot, leg, and ankle swelling is common with the following situations:

Prolonged standing
Long airplane flights or automobile rides
Menstrual periods (for some women)
Pregnancy -- excessive swelling may be a sign of pre-eclampsia, a serious condition
sometimes called toxemia, that includes high blood pressure and swelling
Being overweight
Increased age
Injury or trauma to your ankle or foot

Swollen legs may be a sign of heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure. In these conditions,
there is too much fluid in the body.
Other conditions that can cause swelling to one or both legs include:

Blood clot
Leg infection
Venous insufficiency (when the veins in your legs are unable to adequately pump blood
back to the heart)
Varicose veins
Burns (including sunburn)
Insect bite or sting
Starvation or malnutrition
Surgery to your leg or foot

Certain medications may also cause your legs to swell:

Hormones like estrogen (in birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy) and
testosterone
A group of blood pressure lowering drugs called calcium channel blockers (such as
nifedipine, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, and verapamil)
Steroids
Antidepressants, including MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine and tranylcypromine) and
tricyclics (such as nortriptyline, desipramine, and amitriptyline)

Home Care

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Elevate your legs above your heart while lying down.

Exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart.
Wear support stockings (sold at most drug and medical supply stores).
Try to follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid retention and swelling.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

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Call 911 if:

You feel short of breath.

You have chest pain, especially if it feels like pressure or tightness.

Call your doctor right away if:

You have decreased urine output.

You have a history of liver disease and now have swelling in your legs or abdomen.
Your swollen foot or leg is red or warm to the touch.
You have a fever.
You are pregnant and have more than just mild swelling or have a sudden increase in
swelling.

Also call your doctor if self care measures do not help or swelling worsens.

What to Expect at Your Office Visit

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Your doctor will take a medical history and conduct a thorough physical examination, with special
attention to your heart, lungs, abdomen, legs, and feet.
Your doctor will ask questions like the following:

What specific body parts swell? Your ankles, feet, legs? Above the knee or below?
Do you have swelling at all times or is it worse in the morning or the evening?
What makes your swelling better?
What makes your swelling worse?
Does the swelling get better when you elevate your legs?
What other symptoms do you have?

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include the following: