Ayurvedic Treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) Disease

Introduction

Ayurvedic remedy is the best one to cure any type of acute and chronic diseases. The main principle of ayurvedic medicine is to cure the body, soul and mind. In Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis disease, vata dosha is more prominent along with kapha.

What is Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis?

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a disease that affects the spine. It is also known by another name Forestier disease. As the name suggests Diffuse means spread out, idiopathic means with a cause that is not known, skeletal means having to do with skeleton and hyperostosis means too much growth of bony tissue. The disease shows a tendency toward ossification of ligaments. DISH most commonly affect the neck, low back, heels, hips and other areas. This disease is uncommon before age 40 years.

What are the Causes of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis?

DISH exact cause is not known. This disease comes under metabolic condition. The disease is more common in men than women and elderly people. It is uncommon before 40 years of age.

Risk factors that increases DISH are mentioned below

• Some Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes mellitus and acromegaly affect metabolism of cartilage.
• Older Age: It typically affects older population.

What are Signs and Symptoms of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis?

• Pain in shoulders, elbows, knees or heels.
• Tingling sensation, numbness and weakness in legs.
• Difficulty in moving neck or back.
• Pain in back, especially in upper back.
• Stiffness
• Pain appears when pressure is applied to affected area.

Diagnosis of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

There are many ways for the diagnosis of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis :-

• X-ray: This test produce images of bones. It provides overall assessment of the vertebral column. X-rays are used to detect spinal dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, local or overall spine balance.
• MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging scan produces detailed images of organs and structures in body.
• CT scan: Computed tomography scan shows detailed images of bones, fat, muscles and organs.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

Ayurveda is the best way to heal a person suffering from diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. Planet Ayurveda offers a group of herbal remedies for DISH that provide effective results. These remedies balance vata and kapha dosha in body that is cause of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.

1. Boswellia Curcumin
2. Joint Aid Plus
3. Ashwagandha Capsules
4. Shilajit Capsules
5. RumoGin 5 Capsules
6. Yograj Guggul

Products Description

The associated signs and symptoms of DISH disease are also cured with combination of medicines mentioned below

1. Boswellia Curcumin

These capsules are prepared with herbs like shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa) that shows wonderful effect.

• Shallaki: This ayurvedic herb contains. anti-inflammatory terpenoids known as boswellic acids. The herb manages symptom of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
• Curcumin: The presence of curcuminoid in it shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has strong antioxidant property that removes toxin from the body. The herb reduces pain, stiffness and tingling sensation in the body.

Recommended Dosage: Two capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Yograj Guggul

The herbs used for the preparation of these tablets are shudh guggul, chitrak, pippali, jeerak, amalaki, mustak, haritaki and adraka etc. The tablets are used to reduce progressive stiffness, numbness, tingling sensation, swelling, inflammation, fatigue and joint pain conditions.

• Guggul (Commiphora mukul): The herb is well known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-tumor properties. It helps to get rid of chronic pain and swelling around joints.
• Other herbs used when mixed with guggul: The efficacy of guggul increases when mixed with other herbs. It helps to clear toxins, reduces pain, swelling, stiffness and tingling sensation. The herb works on root cause of DISH disease.

Recommended Dosage:Two tablets, twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules contain Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).The herb improves the overall well-being of a person. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant properties. This herb balances vata and kapha dosha in the body. Ashwagandha is very much effective for swollen joints, inflammation, pain, stiffness and weakness conditions.

Recommended Dosage:1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Joint-Aid Capsules

This herbal formulation contains ayurvedic herbs that cure DISH disease. The Joint- Aid Capsule helps in maintaining the health of joints and reduces pain and stiffness. The herbs used are Nirgundi, Shallaki, Guggul, Sonth, Ashwagandha.

• Nirgundi : The herb is well known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This helps to reduce joint pain and stiffness.
• Shallaki : This ayurvedic herb contains anti-inflammatory terpenoids known as boswellic acids. The herb manages symptoms of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
• Guggul : The herb is well known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-tumor properties. It helps to get rid of chronic pain and swelling around joints.
• Sonth : It is also known as dry ginger that is useful to remove “ama” from the body. The herb shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Sonth acts as powerful remedy for joints pain and swelling.
• Ashwagandha : It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant properties. This herb balances vata and kapha dosha in the body. Ashwagandha is very much effective for swollen joints, inflammation, pain, stiffness and weakness conditions.

Recommended Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

5. Shilajit Capsules

These capsules contain Shilajit (Asphaltum punjabianum). It has anti-inflammatory properties and also contains minerals and bioactive substances that help to keep cartilage and joints in good condition. It reduces pain and inflammation and balances the vata and kapha dosha.

Recommended Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day with plain water after meals.

6. RumoGin 5 Capsules

The herbs used for preparation of these capsules are Haridra, Sonth, Shallaki, Maricha, Pippali. These capsules are used to reduce numbness, swelling, inflammation, fatigue and joint pain conditions.

• Hardidra : This herb possesses anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and immunity booster properties. It provides nourishment and gives strength to joints. The herb relieves pain, inflammation, tenderness, stiffness and swelling of joints.
• Sonth : It is also known as dry ginger that is useful to remove “ama” from the body. The herb shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. Sonth acts as a powerful remedy for joint pain and swelling.
• Shallaki : This ayurvedic herb contains anti-inflammatory terpenoids known as boswellic acids. The herb manages symptoms of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
• Maricha : This herb possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. This helps to reduce the joint pain, stiffness inflammation and balances the vata and kapha dosha.
• Pippali : This ayurvedic herb Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory properties. It provides strength to the joints. The herb relieves pain, stiffness, inflammation.

Recommended Dosage: 2 capsules twice a day with plain water after meals.