How to Treatment Leptomeningeal Enhancement Through Ayurveda
Abstract
As mentioned in many articles before, there are many conditions in the world which are like a surprise. They won’t show any sign of existence and suddenly will appear like boom! I am here. Sometimes such conditions can bring pleasure like getting a promotion, a decent hike in salary, marrying your loved one, being pregnant or on the other hand can be unpleasant as well. Unpleasant ones can include a sudden death in the family, death of your loved one, a car accident, mishap in the house, being diagnosed with a disease. For a quick guess, being diagnosed with a disease hits really hard. Why? Because it’s your body who’s gonna suffer (might be through hell) and you can do nothing but to pop in some pills. In this article we are gonna discuss a condition which is like a surprise as it is not an independent disease but mostly seen as a symptom of many conditions. The name of this condition is Leptomeningeal Enhancement. In this article we will discuss its details along with its Ayurvedic management.
Introduction
Leptomeningeal enhancement is a non-specific imaging feature. Leptomeningeal enhancement or disease is also termed as a late stage complication of systemic cancers. The reason for this is the multifocal metastases to the leptomeninges. This lepto meninges consist of pia mater, arachnoid mater and subarachnoid space. The commonest neoplastic etiologies of leptomeningeal disease are breast cancer, lung cancer, gastro intestinal, melanoma and primary central nervous system cancers like medulloblastoma, ependymoma, pineoblastoma, primitive neuroectodermal or primary CNS lymphoma. The conditions like non hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukaemia and multiple myeloma can also cause this condition. Even after targeted radiation and chemotherapy, survival remains poor. But in case of breast cancer the best prognosis is observed, that is 13-25% survival is noted.
Epidemiology
- The data suggest that 1%-8% of the cancer patients are being diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease of enlargement. This means around 110,000 cases per year.
- This condition is found in 1-5% of patients with solid tumours.
- Also in 1-2% of patients with primary brain tumours
Key Points for Leptomeningeal Enhancement
- It is a carcinomatous meningitis
- Mostly exist as a devastating complication of advanced cancer
- Simultaneous involvement of multiple areas of craniospinal axis
- Diagnosis is generally made by analysis of cerebrospinal fluid
- Neuroimaging is also done for the diagnosis
- Ayurveda suggests that this is the result of deranged doshas predominantly vata along with kapha.
Cause of Leptomeningeal Enhancement
As mentioned before this condition generally coexists with advanced stages of cancer where metastases have taken place. Firstly the metastasis happens in the fluid surrounding the brain tissue. Then through this tissue it spreads to meninges resulting in their enhancement.
Symptoms of Leptomeningeal Enhancement
The generally observed symptoms in patients with leptomeningeal enhancement are mostly confused with other diseased conditions. The clinical manifestations are as follows
- Headache
- Altered mental status
- Cerebellar dysfunction
- Cranial neuropathies
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Seizures
- Plateau waves (Consist of sudden and rapid elevation of intracranial pressure)
Diagnosis of Leptomeningeal Enhancement
The neuroimaging studies are generally done for these conditions. Following diagnostic techniques are commonly used
- Magnetic resonance imaging of brain
- Magnetic resonance imaging of spine
- Testing of cerebrospinal fluid for tumour markers, flow cytometry, cytology, circulating tumour cells or DNA
Treatment of Leptomeningeal Enhancement
In modern science, mostly the combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy improves the prognosis of the condition. That’s how the treatment for leptomeningeal enhancement works in modern science.
Ayurvedic view point about Leptomeningeal enhancement
- Leptomeningeal enhancement as mentioned above is the result of metastatic cancer mostly. Ayurveda suggests that cancer is the result of all three dosha aggravations along with dhatu dushti as well. As this is the case of metastasis obviously there is dosha involvement here as well. In this, there is tridosha aggravation, predominantly vata dosha and kapha dosha. The symptoms in this condition like cerebral dysfunction which is due to vata dosha, headaches due to kapha dosha, seizures due to vata and kapha dosha explains clear cut dominance of these two dosha.
- Leptomeningeal enhancement is also having symptoms like pains in various parts of the body which at last is the result of vitiated vata dosha in the body, disruption of blood brain barrier, visual disturbances is also the result of vitiated vata dosha. Ischemia in vessels (if involved) is due to both vata and kapha dosha vitiation.
- In this case a very precise treatment is to be given. A combination of herbs and herbal formulations that can work in the pacification of vata and kapha dosha. Also can help in the enhancement of immunity of a person so that the body’s capacity is raised to fight various types of unwanted processes going on inside the body. But it’s very clear in Ayurveda that only sama dosha (tridosha in a balanced state) can provide the exclusive immunity required.
- There are many minerals and herbs that work effectively. Herbs like shallaki, haridra, ashwagandha, tagar, brahmi have very impressive results in this case. Minerals like calx of kant loha, swarna, moti and vanga give impressives results in conditions like leptomeningeal enhancement. Mostly the combination of these herbs and minerals are used in neuromuscular conditions or specifically in neurological conditions.
Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Leptomeningeal Enhancement
Planet Ayurveda is a leading Ayurvedic product manufacturing firm who has stepped its foot in many parts of the world as well. The manufacturing and production of supplements is done in a classical way so that the standard of the purity can be maintained. The products are totally herbal and do not cause any kind of harm or don’t have any known side effects. All the products by Planet Ayurveda are certified and hence are delivered across the globe. The Company has its exclusive outlets in many parts of India, Europe and in other countries as well. Planet Ayurveda is a trusted brand for herbal product purchasing and manufacturing as well because it believes that health and purity are always above money. For leptomeningeal enhancement Planet Ayurveda offers following products
Products Description
- NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
- YOGENDRA RAS
- PITTA BALANCE
- KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
- BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
- NEURO PLAN SYRUP
- MUSLI STRENGTH CAPSULES
- VIKRAMPRASH
Product Description
1. NEUROGENIE CAPSULES
Neurogenie capsules, as its name suggests are the genie for the neurological system. The formulation has herbs like brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). These two herbs are potent enough to pacify kapha and vata dosha successfully. Along with that they help in giving protective effect to the nerve due to presence of ashwagandha. The capsules help in better functioning of the neurological system which is slowly degraded due to meningeal enhancement. Brahmi is the member of medhya rasayan family mentioned in Ayurved and thus enhances the potency of the product to work on neurological system betterment.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
2. YOGENDRA RAS
Yogendra ras is a classical preparation which is very much popular in Ayurvedic practice for helping in neurological conditions as well as neuromuscular conditions. The formulation has constituents like Parada (Purified mercury), Loha bhasma (Iron bhasma), Gandhaka (Purified sulphur) along with Rasa sindoor, Swarna Bhasma (Gold bhasma), Shuddha Mukta (Purified pearl), Abhrak Bhasma (Purified silica) and Vanga Bhasma (Bhasma of tin). The conditions like leptomeningeal enhancement can also be the result of degenerative processes caused due to high sugar levels and in such cases yogendra ras have a very impressive impact. Not only the neurological system the yogendra ras is having its fantastic effect on other parts of the body as well.
Dosage: One tablet twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
3. PITTA BALANCE
Pitta balance is a herbal preparation that is prepared using herbs and minerals and hence termed as herbo mineral formulation. The formulation contains Akik pishti, Mukta pishti (paste of pearl), shankh bhasma (calx of conch) and other effective ingredients. The formulation has a very effective result in balancing the pitta dosha in the body. As mentioned before, the condition is the result of all three dosha but has predominance of vata and kapha dosha. As there is involvement of three dosha then pacification of pitta dosha is equally important along with pacification of vata and kapha dosha. The formulation successfully pacifies the pitta dosha very impressively.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
4. KANCHNAAR GUGGUL
The kanchnaar guggul, is a famous classical formulation. As its name suggests, it has kanchanar (Bauhinia variegata) and guggul (Commiphora mukul resin) as its ingredients along with Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Varuna Bark (Crataeva religiosa) and many more. This formulation is known since ages to reduce or balance or pacify the kapha dosha in the body. Due to the presence of guggul it is also having healing effects and enhances immunity as well. The formulation has a great effect opening the blocked channels inside of the body due to guggul as one of its ingredients.
Dosage: Two tablets twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN
Boswellia curcumin is a patent formulation of Planet Ayurveda which is having shallaki (Boswellia serrata) along with haridra (Curcuma longa). These two ingredients work wonderfully to target any infection going on the body. They help in improving body immunity as well as digestion. The boswellia curcumin in this case works by reducing various types of pain a person is experiencing. Boswellia curcumin has endotoxins expelling property and pradipt the jatharagni as well. Haridra in this supplement is popular over the entire globe for its amazing properties. The product has amazing and impressive results.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
6. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
Neuro plan is a powerful formulation. This formulation is prepared With herbs like Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Bhojpatra (Betula utilis), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and pippali (Piper longum). The formulation has its impact on the body in the same way as others, that is by pacification of vata dosha. But the difference is the liquid consistency of Neuro plan syrup. Due to its liquid consistency the syrup is easily absorbable and thus has a faster impact in the condition. Neuro plan syrup is bliss for the neurological system.
Dosage: Two Tsp twice a day after meals.
7. MUSLI STRENGTH CAPSULES
Musli strength capsules are also Planet Ayurveda’s patent product and works wonderfully in this condition. The product has a combination of two most amazing rasayana herbs which are Safed Musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). The two herbs are very popular in ayurveda for their wonderful and impressive impact on doshas. These two here in this work by pacification of kapha as well as vata dosha and stabilises the pitta dosha due to potency of gokshura. The product helps in increasing the strength of the body and enhances the body’s immunity so as to fight infections.
Dosage: One capsule twice a day after meals with lukewarm water.
8. VIKRAMPRASH
Vikramprash is another patent product of Planet Ayurveda which has more than 30 herbs. The ingredients of this formulation are haritaki (Terminalia chebula), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata), punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) and many more. This product is in the form of jelly and is exclusively designed to be prescribed in immunocompromised cases like in case of leptomeningeal enhancement. Due to the presence of many herbs the formulation helps in balancing the entire dosha system in the body. Moreover, it has amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) as its ingredients as well which help in building the body’s immunity and supports healthy blood cells too.
Dosage: One tsp twice a day after meals
Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.
Conclusion
The conditions like leptomeningeal enhancement can be easily tackled if they are understood from the angle of dosha. As in such conditions symptomatic treatment won’t work in the way, pacification of dosha will. In addition, Ayurveda gives very great results in chronic conditions; it’s just about belief.
Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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