Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment of Transient Intussusception

INTRODUCTION

Transient intussusception is a rare and serious condition that causes abdominal pain in patients, due to intestinal obstruction. The condition usually affects young children aged between 6 months and 3 years, but it can also affect adults. The occurrence of Transient intussusception is generally linked to inflammatory bowel disease, endocrinological disorders, and cystic fibrosis. Transient intussusception requires timely treatment because it can lead to potentially life-threatening complications. Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company offers excellent herbal products for managing the condition in a safe and natural manner.

Transient intussusception: Overview

Transient intussusception is a serious condition associated with ‘intestinal malrotation.’ The condition is marked by a kind of bowel obstruction, which typically affects children aged below 3 years. The condition is usually a result of abnormal formation of the intestines at birth. The condition can also sometimes affect adults because of altered intestinal motility, due to which food or fluid cannot pass through the intestines properly.

Transient intussusception results in intestinal blockage in affected patients because of the ‘telescoping’ of one section of the intestine inside an adjacent section. The intestinal blockage in patients suffering from the condition can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract. However, the blockage generally occurs at the intersection (joining point) of the small and large intestines.

The intestinal blockage in Transient intussusception can lead to swelling and inflammation of the lining of the intestines and also damage the intestines. In addition, the blockage can also cause a perforation (tear) in the intestinal wall, infection, and death of bowel tissue. Transient intussusception can affect both boys and girls, but the risk of developing the condition is comparatively higher in boys than girls.

TRANSIENT INTUSSUSCEPTION: CAUSES

The exact cause of Transient intussusception is not clearly known. Nonetheless, it is believed that the condition occurs in children due to an abnormal growth – a tumor or a polyp – in the intestines at birth. Children with a family history of Transient intussusception are also at a high risk of developing the condition.

In adults, Transient intussusception usually occurs because of some other medical condition or surgical procedure, such as a tumor, adhesions (scar-like tissue in the intestines), Crohn’s disease or other disorders which cause inflammation, weight-loss surgery, or a surgery that involves the intestinal tract.

TRANSIENT INTUSSUSCEPTION: SYMPTOMS

The most common symptoms of Transient intussusception, especially in children, are:

• Severe, crampy, intermittent abdominal pain
• Abdominal swelling
• Fever
• Nausea
• Lethargy
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stools with mucus or blood
• Weak/rapid pulse
• Anxiety
• Agitated behavior
• Abnormal (excessively slow or extremely fast) breathing.

TRANSIENT INTUSSUSCEPTION: TREATMENT

The treatment of Transient intussusception in children is aimed at pushing the ‘telescoped’ intestines back into their normal position using a radiologic procedure. In adults, the treatment of the condition involves a surgical procedure to correct the intestinal malrotation or the altered intestinal motility.

Transient intussusception can also be managed naturally with the help of Ayurvedic herbal products which can effectively support intestinal health and strengthen the digestive system. Planet Ayurveda offers the following herbal products for natural management of Transient intussusception:

1. Mahasankh Vati tablets

These tablets are prepared from a combination of well-known herbs and other natural ingredients with digestive, antipyretic, appetizer, and analgesic properties. The ingredients include Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Pippali (Piper longum), Danti (Baliospermum montanum), Sarjakshar (Sodium Carbonate), Yavkshar (Potassium Carbonate), Shudh Parad (Purified Mercury), and Shudh Tankan (Purified Sodium Biborate).

The use of these tablets is beneficial for managing Transient intussusception because the ingredients can synergistically promote the health of the abdominal organs, reduce intestinal pains, provide relief in gastritis, maintain body metabolism, treat digestion-related disorders, reduce inflammation, and balance the body’s Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas.

Dosage: 1 tablet, twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Digestion Support capsules

The preparation of these capsules involves the use of some extremely beneficial herbs which are known for their digestive properties. The herbs include Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Jeerak (Cymium cumium), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Pippali (Piper longum), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), and Dhania (Coriander sativum).

Patients suffering from Transient intussusception can benefit from the use of these capsules because the ingredients can assist the digestive process, maintain the natural PH of the stomach, boost appetite, maintain body metabolism, strengthen the immune system, rejuvenate the body, and balance the body’s three doshas.

Dosage: 1 capsule, daily with plain water after meals.

3. Vara Churna

This churna (herbal powder) is a prepared combination of three potent herbs — Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).

The use of this churna is beneficial for people affected by Transient intussusception because the herbal ingredients have the combined ability to cure digestive disorders, eliminate toxins from the body, treat constipation, improve blood circulation, manage obesity and general weakness, boost immunity, and maintain the balance of the three doshas.

Dosage: 1/2 teaspoonful, twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Vatsakadi Churna

This churna is prepared from a combination of herbs which have proven properties to support the digestive system. The herbs include Vatsak (Holarrhena antidysentrica), Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), Anar (Punica granatum), Chhoti Eliachi (Elettaria cardamomum), and Jaiphal (Myristica fragrans).

The use of the churna can be beneficial for managing Transient intussusception because it is an effective Ayurvedic formulation which can ensure the proper functioning of the intestines, and relieve a number of conditions including bowel irregularities, chronic and severe diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery, flatulence, gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Ulcerative Colitis.

Dosage: 1/2 teaspoonful, twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Pitta Balance capsules

These capsules are prepared from a blend of powerful herbs and other natural ingredients which are useful in treating several health conditions. The ingredients include Praval Pishti (Coral Calcium), Akik Pishti (Agate Calcium), Mukta Pishti (Pearl Calcium), Jawar Mohra Pishti (an Ayurvedic Calcium compound), Kamdhudha Ras (an Ayurvedic Calcium compound), and Giloy satva (extract of Tinospora cordifolia).

The use of these capsules can be beneficial for managing the symptoms of Transient intussusception because the natural ingredients can work in a synergistic manner to promote digestive health, purify the blood, strengthen the immune system, control blood pressure, relieve muscular cramps, cure acidity and ulcers, and balance the Pitta dosha.

Dosage: 1 capsule, daily with plain water after meals.

CONCLUSION:

The herbal products offered by Planet Ayurveda for managing Transient intussusception are completely safe to use because they are prepared from 100% pure and standardized herbs and other natural ingredients. The products do not contain any chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, artificial colors, fillers, binders, and additives. However, patients suffering from Transient intussusception should use herbal products in consultation with an Ayurveda expert.