Chronic
Laryngitis
In laryngitis, the laryngeal mucous membrane is swollen, congested
and coated with mucus. Chronic laryngitis occurs as a result of
repeated attacks of acute laryngitis, excessive use of the voice,
especially in dusty atmospheres, heavy smoking, breathing from
the mouth and from the obstruction of nasal sinuses. Symptoms
include hoarseness, loss of voice, irritation of the throat and
spasmodic cough.
Ayurvedic
treatment involves certain therapies with the addition of antibiotic,
blood and lymph cleansing herbs. Sometimes, demulcent herbs are
prescribed too.
Epistaxis
Hemorrhage,
or bleeding from the nose is called epistaxis. It is a sign of
vitiated body heat and is often associated with high blood pressure.
Factors such as excessive heat, intake of hot and spicy food and
alcohol are the general causes. Ayurveda utilizes herbal preparations
that contain haemostatic herbs for internal and external usage
that help check bleeding.
Mouth
Ulcers ( Asyapakam )
Mouth
ulcers or stomatitis are inflammations of the mouth resulting
in diffuse redness, blisters, ulcers and submuocal hemorrhages.
The inner sides of the cheeks, tongue and palate may be affected.
Ulcers may appear due to intake of very spicy, sour, fried and
greasy foods. Consuming a lot of white flour and white sugar products
also cause mouth ulcers. Psychological factors such as stress
and tension are also responsible. A change in dietary lifestyle
is essential to cure this condition.
Halitosis
Halitosis is a foul smell emanating from the mouth. It may appear
as a result of poor dental care, but it is also an indication
of digestive disorders such as chronic constipation and indigestion.
Acute sinusitis may also cause halitosis. According to Ayurveda,
poor digestion causes the accumulation of toxins in the body,
producing blockages and stagnation within the minute channels
of the body.
If
the disorder is due to infection within the mouth, treatment consists
of removing the infection and restoring dental health. In the
case of digestive disorders, herbs that promote digestion are
administered and toxins are cleansed from the body. Diet and lifestyle
adjustments are also advised to maintain health and achieve a
permanent cure.
Pyorrhoea
Pyorrhoea
is characterized by copius discharge of pus from the roots of
the teeth and gums. The pus is often swallowed along with food
and is absorbed into the gastrointestinal tract causing further
diseases. Poor oral hygiene is the main cause in addition to indigestion
and hyperacidity. This is treated as a certain body energy disorder
in Ayurvedic terms, caused by poor digestion. Toxins are produced
by undigested food, causing infection of the blood and disease
in sites where they have accumulated.
Ayurvedic
treatment consists of both internal and external medication. Digestion
is restored with herbal treatments, which ensure the proper daily
elimination of toxins. Cleansing herbs for the blood are administered
and tooth powders recommended to eliminate pus formation and bleeding.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
is an inflammatory condition of the tonsils due to infection.
It is a common childhood problem, often accompanied by fever,
pain and inflammation in throat. Symptoms include cough, pain
in the throat and difficulty swallowing. Causes include the intake
of fried, greasy foods, chocolates, sweets, spices, white flour
products, cold and frozen foods.
According
to Ayurveda, tonsillitis is mainly caused by poor digestion and
accumulation of toxins in the body. Treatment consists of certain
Ayurvedic herbs to eliminate inflammation and infection along
with adjustments to diet and lifestyle.
Senile
Deafness
Deafness,
which appears after the age of 65 or 70, is called senile deafness.
It gradually increases and can lead to complete deafness. There
are certain problems that arise with advancing age including degeneration
of the sense organs.
The
branch of Ayurveda known as Rasayana aims to promote longevity
and quality of life through detoxification of the system and regeneration
of new cells and tissues. Vigor, brainpower, energy, youth and
zeal of a person can be significantly increased and even restored
through these rasayanic therapies.
