Ayurvedic Aspect On Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

ABSTRACT

In Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, there is an outbreak of shingles and that affects facial nerves near the ear. In this condition hearing loss as well as facial paralysis is seen. Varicella-zoster virus is responsible for two conditions in the body that are chickenpox and shingles. Complications of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome are bacterial and viral pneumonia, encephalitis (brain infection) and even kidney problems. In this article we are going to thoroughly study and discuss Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The Ayurvedic aspect as well as Ayurvedic treatment for this disease also we will be going to study and discuss. What is the line of treatment in allopathy and also the causes, symptoms as well as diagnosis we will be studying. So be with me till the end.

INTRODUCTION

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is peripheral facial palsy in which herpes zoster oticus that is rash over skin near the ear appears, affects tongue and paralysis of face. This disorder means Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by Varicella –zoster virus and this is introduced within the body when a person had chickenpox in childhood, but it remains in an inactive stage in nerves for many years. Shingles occur when this previous attack of the inactive stage of virus reactivates. The virus entering facial nerves is known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Chickenpox history in the past is the main cause of this disorder and also no vaccination of chickenpox is also the cause of this disorder. Fluid filled blisters, painful red rash around ear, bell’s palsy, facial weakness etc are the symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and severe symptoms includes hearing loss, pain in affected ear, tinnitus, vertigo, difficulty closing the eye of affected side, loss of taste, dry mouth, dry eyes etc. Medical history, physical examination, blood tests, fluid sample of blisters, MRI, CT scan are the diagnostic tests for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Ayurvedic medicines treat the disease from depth and also help in maintaining a healthy life.

Recently, Justin beiber, 28 years Canadian popstar is also diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and the current symptoms are inability to blink eyes, difficulty with smiling etc. Bell’s palsy is seen on his face. Currently he is doing exercise (facial exercise), rest and medications.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT ON DISEASE

According to Ayurveda Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a predominance problem as it is directly correlated to neurological disorders. In this condition the vata dosha gets vitiated and leads to various symptoms like numbness, pain, tingling sensation and paralysis. The cause of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is excessive consumption of cold, dry food, infections. So, balancing all the dosha and having a proper diet as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very beneficial to treat the disease.

CAUSES OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

According to Ayurveda Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a predominance problem as it is directly correlated to neurological disorders. In this condition the vata dosha gets vitiated and leads to various symptoms like numbness, pain, tingling sensation and paralysis. The cause of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is excessive consumption of cold, dry food, infections. So, balancing all the dosha and having a proper diet as well as maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very beneficial to treat the disease.

• Chicken pox in past

Some risk factors are listed below

• The person who didn’t had chicken pox or vaccine in life
• Weak immunity
• New born
• Pregnant women

SYMPTOMS OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

The major symptoms through which we can say it is a Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is present are:-

• Fluid filled blisters
• A painful red rash around my ear
• Bell’s palsy
• Facial weakness

Severe symptoms includes:-

• Hearing loss
• Pain in affected ear
• Tinnitus
• Vertigo
• Difficulty closing the eye of affected side
• Loss of taste
• Dry mouth
• Dry eyes

DIAGNOSIS OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

• Medical history
• Physical examination
• Blood tests
• Fluid sample of blisters
• MRI
• CT scan

TREATMENT FOR RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME

The treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is listed below:-

• Antiviral drug
• Corticosteroids
• Anti anxiety medications
• Analgesic medications

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is an Ayurvedic medicinal brand which supplies pure herbal extracts all over the world for 20 years. All the medicines are in the form of capsule, powder, tablets, asav, arishta etc and these medicines are prepared under guidelines of Ayurvedic board. Planet Ayurveda provides Ayurvedic herbal medicines which are extracted from pure raw material. These herbal medicines are very promising for 20 years and the results are very optimistic. This herbal medicine is made up of 100% natural extracts and has no animal product as well, which means these medications are pure vegetarian and contain no chemicals and additives.

Ayurvedic medicines help treat the disease from depth and also help in maintaining a healthy life. Planet Ayurveda provides outstanding herbal medicine with lifestyle and dietary safeguard. Ayurvedic medicine acts as a helping hand in reducing the risk of recurrence of disease and causes no side effects of the treatment as it is pure plant based extracts. Hence for managing Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Planet Ayurveda provides you with a list of herbal remedies that we are going to discuss further in detail that how each remedy helps in the management of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

These are the pure Ayurvedic medicines for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome from planet Ayurveda as listed below:-

1. TRAYODASHANG GUGGUL
2. YOGRAJ GUGGUL
3. RASRAJ RAS
4. CURCUMIN CAPSULES
5. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
6. ANU TAILAM

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. TRAYODASHANG GUGGUL

Trayodashang Guggul is a classical preparation from Planet Ayurveda and this polyherbal tablets contains ingredients like Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Babool (Acacia Arabica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) etc. Trayodashang Guggul is very beneficial in pain related issues and also beneficial in inflammation related problems.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily after meal with plain water.

2. YOGRAJ GUGGUL

Yograj Guggul is a classical formulation from Planet Ayurveda and this polyherbal tablet contains ingredients like Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Billerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Pippali (piper longum), Gokhshur (Tribulus terrestris) etc. Yograj Guggul helps in joint pain and helps to ease movement of joints. It helps in eliminating the toxins from the body. It helps in pacification of vata dosha in the body.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice a day with Lukewarm water.

3. RASRAJ RAS

Rasraj ras is the herbal formulation of Plane Ayurveda and this formulation contains Parada (purified mercury), Abhraka (Purified Silica), Swarna (Calx of gold), Loha bhasma (Calx of iron), Rajat bhasma (Calx of silver), Vanga (Calx of tin), Vajgandha (Withania somnifera), Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum), Jatikosh (Myristica fragrans) etc. Rasraj ras is very beneficial in treating neuromuscular problems and helps in pacifying the vata dosha in our body. It is very beneficial in paralysis, locked jaw, and facial palsy.

Dosage: 1 tablet once daily to be chewed after a meal with plain water.

4. CURCUMIN CAPSULES

Curcumin capsule is a single herbal formulation from Planet Ayurveda and this capsule contains the ingredient Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and this Curcumin acts as a good antioxidant. It also helps in degrading the free radicals from the body which are responsible for the cancerous growth in any part of the body. It acts as an inflammatory property which helps in reducing the swelling in the body.

Dosage: 2 capsules twice with warm water after meals.

5. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES

Neurogenie capsules contain Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Neurogenie capsules help in relieving headache, anxiety, migraine attacks as it helps in strengthening the brain nerves. Neurogenie capsules help in strengthening the nerves of the brain and help in calming the brain. These capsules help in improving the brain strength and also nerves in the brain.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after a meal.

6. ANU TAILAM

Anu tailam is a classical herbal formulation of Planet Ayurveda which consists of Aja-Dugdha, Jivanti, Ushir, Devadar, Musta, Taj, Sveta Chandan, Daruharida, Yashthimadhu, Shatavari, Swat Padmak, Bilwagarbha, Kantakari etc. It is herbal oil which is a form of nasya and aids in maintaining a healthy nose, ear and throat. This herbal oil or nasya is a very effective pacification of specifically kapha dosha in the body and also very effective in frozen shoulder as it helps in nourishing the nerves.

How to use: Administered 2 drops of oils in each nostril.

CONCLUSION

In this article we discussed Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, and also the Ayurvedic treatment of the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Ayurveda pursues the patient’s therapeutics and also helps in refining the health of the patient with ancient methods and abet in upgrading the quality of life of the patients. Hence, stated Ayurvedic medicines from Planet Ayurveda are very productive as they help in treating the disorder and are free from any preservatives and other chemicals agents that hamper your health. All the herbal formulations are purely vegetarian and made up of 100% naturally transpire organic herbs. Ayurvedic medicine acts as a helping hand for the patient and these medicines are side effect free and are having best and propitious results from many years. Ayurveda pursues the patient’s therapeutics and also helps in refining the health of the patient with ancient methods and abet in upgrading the quality of life of the patients.