Tuberculosis is much prevalent in our country and is a major cause of female infertility. We shall discuss here the role of Ayurveda in treating tubercular infection in the fallopian tube.
Genital tuberculosis in females is quiet common, especially in communities where extra-genital TB is common. It affects any body organ and has high chances of recurrence.
Tuberculosis is the most prevalent communicable disease, which has been declining in developed countries. However in our country TB is a major health problem with highest incidence. Genital tuberculosis is the cause of most of the cases of female infertility. Genital TB is usually appears as a secondary symptom of primary TB.
TB infection in the fallopian tube is commonly found in women between 20 to 40 years of age. It is commonly diagnosed when a woman complains of infertility. In majority of the cases of genital tuberculosis, fallopian tubes are the first source of infection. In 90% of the cases both the tubes are involved.
TUBERCULOSIS IN AYURVEDA
In Ayurveda tuberculosis is correlated with yakshma or rajyakshma that involves loss of essence of tissues and low immunity resulting in affecting any organs. There is loss of rasa, rakta, mamsa, meda and shukra dhatu, ultimately leading to ojakshaya (loss of immunity).
SYMPTOMS RELATED TO FALLOPIAN TUBE TUBERCULOSIS
Symptoms include weight loss, fatigue and fever. These symptoms are usually mild in nature and some of it are asymptomatic.
Primary or secondary infertility – it is the most common symptom.
Disturbance in menstrual cycle – menstrual irregularity is a common disorder.
Abdominal swelling, vaginal discharge etc – pelvic pain is reported by 25 to 50% of patients. The pain and swelling advances with the infection and is aggravated by exercise, sexual intercourse and menses.
AYURVEDIC APPROACH TOWARDS FALLOPIAN TUBE TUBERCULOSIS
We all know how dangerous tuberculosis is and if left untreated it leads to severe complications. Here we shall discuss how Ayurveda enhances the effect of modern medicines in a fight against tuberculosis. Antibiotic treatment is very much necessary but following Ayurveda can strikingly improve patient outcome.
Ayurvedic treatment for tuberculosis was common until modern anti-TB drugs became available. Modern medicine for TB is effective but is not affective once the body becomes resistant to it. According to the recent research ayurvedic treatment may prove to fight against it.
AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR FALLOPIAN TUBE TB
Rasayana compounds when used with anti- TB drugs are very effective. It reduces the symptoms of tuberculosis. Amalaki, guduchi, yashtimadhu, and pippali are some of the rasayana.
There is inflammation in the tubes when infected. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) measures the inflammation and also reflects the effectiveness of medicines. Ayurvedic medicines such as ashwagandha and chyawanprash decrease the ESR when used along with anti-TB medicines. The herbal formulation enhances immunity, are anti depressive and anti oxidant in nature.
Ayurvedic herbs used in the treatment are vidarikanda, brahmi, yashtimadhu, ashwagandha, guduchi, eladi churna, chitrakadi haritaki, mahalxmivilasa rasa, draksharishta etc.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION AS PER AYURVEDA
Leading a holistic lifestyle and a balanced diet will reduce the risk of drug resistant TB and boost your immune system. There are certain ayurvedic preparations for fallopian tube tuberculosis that removes the root cause of the problem.
AYURVEDIC THERAPIES
Therapies include snehana, swedna, vamana, virechan and basti karma. These are part of panchakarma therapy that eliminates all the toxic from the body. It opens the body channels thereby enhancing the efficiency of medicines.
Uttara basti is generally recommended for curing the infection of fallopian tubes. The method works by injecting the medicated oil/ghee in the uterus, which reaches the site of infection and heal the area.
Ayurvedic practice has survived through ages and is still a way of life of many Indians. The rich heritage of Ayurveda is now accepted in western countries as well. Ayurvedic medicine and therapies increases immunity and strengthens the overall body function. If you are suffering from tubal infection or genital tuberculosis adopt Ayurveda for speedy recovery.
