Friday, December 28, 2007

"STOP ALCOHOL BY HERBAL MEDICINE" -FAQ's

  • Question: Is there any risk with the herbal alcohol de-addiction drug if we give it to a person without his knowledge?
  • Answer: No.It is absolutely safe even it is given without the knowledge of the patient.
  • Question:How can we handle this medicine safely without the knowledge of the patient?
  • Answer:This medicine is colourless, odourless and tasteless.So it is very easy to give it to the patient by mixing it with the food particle like 'health drinks' or 'curry'.
  • Question:What will be the complication if any one of the family member or children swallow the medicine mixed food accidentally?
  • Answer:This medicine will not act in non-alcoholics.So nothing will happen if the medicine is swallowed by others even children.
  • Question:What will happen to the patient during the initial stage of treatment?
  • Answer:The patient hates alcohol in the first week itself and use to avoid their alcoholic friends and tries to go home in time.
  • Question:What will happen if the patient drinks alcohol during treatment?
  • Answer:During treatment,if alcohol is taken by the patient, it will remain in the digestive tract without any change.It may cause vomiting feel or un-usual upper abdomen discomfort or dumbness.
  • Question:Please tell the complication if the patient drinks regularly during the treatment?
  • Answer:The patient withdraw alcohol within 10-15 days of treatment.He cannot continue alcohol freely during treatment or later. No more serious complications will occur except gastric discomfort if alcohol is taken during treatment.
  • Question:What can we do if the patient is not responding to the medicine?
  • Answer:Very good question...!!! Resistant cases may not respond to this drug initially during treatment.In this situation the dosage of the medicine should be increased.Double dose per day(2 packs of medicine/daily) for 1 or 2 weeks will be helpful for getting a good response. The dosage can be reduced later.
  • Question:What is the reason for the tiredness felt by the patient during treatment?
  • Answer:Some of the patients may feel a little tiredness during treatment.The tiredness is only due to the sudden fall of alcohol content in the blood.
  • Question:How can we manage the patient when he is very tired during treatment?
  • Answer:Fresh fruit juices and vegetable soups will regain the patient from tiredness immediately.
  • Question:What will be the full course of treatment?
  • Answer:The patient must take medicine daily for at least 3 months .Depends upon the patient the duration of treatment may be increased.
  • Question:Will the patient use alcohol after treatment?
  • Answer:The patient withdraw alcohol 100% if he get the full course of treatment.The patient must be in observation by the family members later to maintain alcohol free life.'Rarely' some patients consume alcohol even after 3 months course.For such exceptional cases,treatment should be continued later with intervals(weekly once or twice) for a fruitful result.
  • Question:Will the patient get personality changes after treatment in addition to withdrawal of ALCOHOL?
  • Answer:Sure..!!!The patient is humble in their activities after treatment and sincere with their routine works.They use to avoid their alcoholic friends and keep to spend with their family members.

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Wednesday, December 26, 2007

"SIDDHA MEDICINE"- NOT MERE A MEDICINE. IT'S A LIFE STYLE.

  • Medicine is not merely a science but an art as well.
  • The science of medicine is of fundamental importance to man's well-being and survival.
  • Sage Agasthya is considered the patron saint of the Siddha system of medicine. He authored various texts in Siddha medicine which are available even today.
  • The Siddha system of medicine is the oldest and was derived from the vegetable kingdom.
  • There are two ancient systems of medicine in India SIDDHA- which flourished in the South and AYURVEDHA- which was prevalent in the North.
  • These systems deal not merely with the body of man but also with the inner soul.
  • The art of medicine is based on truth and as such it is a divine art not to be adulterated for the base purposes of money.
  • The word Siddha comes from Siddhi which means an object to be attained or perfection of heavenly bliss.
  • Siddhi generally refers to the Ashtama Siddh i.e. the eight supernatural powers.
  • Those who attained or achieved these powers are known as the siddhars.

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Thanks to Dr.K.Suresh,MD(s)

Monday, December 17, 2007

SUCCESSFUL CASE HISTORY "FIBROID UTERUS CURE"

Dear friends
  • Here with I am sharing my successful experience I have got recently at my clinic.
  • The patient is 53 years old woman.
  • She consulted me first time before 1year for her low back pain and severe leg pain.
  • Medio lataral protrution of Disc at L4-L5 and L5-S1 with nerve root compression in Latarelrecess of S1 was her problem.
  • She was adviced for surgical correction by an Orthopaedic surgeon.
  • But she strongly refused surgery in fear with her previous bad experience of 2 cesareans.
  • For an alternate option only she consulted me.
  • After deep analysis with her Investigations and clinical parameters,I have treated her with 'Siddha medicine' and Lumbo-sacral traction.
  • Also advised Lumbo-sacral belt to maintain her spinal stability.
  • She recovered from pain and other difficulties within 3 months of treatment.
  • Lumbo-sacral belt was strictly advised as well as Lumbosacral Traction was carried out in regular intervals.
  • She hasn't did the spinal surgery later and she can then able to do all of her skills without pain with some limitations.
  • The same patient has come again to my clinic 2 months back with some gynaec problem.
  • She suffered with irregular uterine bleeding 5-6 times in a month.
  • I have investigated her clearly.
  • Her blood reports were normal except a mild Anaemia.
  • The ultrasound abdomen & pelvis report showed

1.ENLARGED UTERUS 85*72*42mm

2.LEFT SUB-MUCOUS FIBROID OF 31*27*30 mm

3.ENDOMETRIAL POLYP OF 37*27*5

4.ENLARGED CERVIX DUE TO CHRONIC CERVICITIS.

  • I have send her for Gynaec opinion.

  • The Gynaecologist advised for removal of uterus in the earliest possible date in order to prevent future complications like progressive blood loss and malignancy.
  • The patient was highly confident in Siddha medicine and seeked oral medicine for the existing problem in Siddha system.
  • I have explained her about the real stage of her illness and advised to follow gynaecologist.
  • But she has not left for surgery and requested me for medical treatment.
  • After long discussions,I agreed to treat her.
  • Also instructed her to repeat the Ultra sound scan after 3 months of treatment,and planned to continue the treatment if she get fruitful improvement.
  • Then I have prepared medicines specially to her from the "golden" Siddha literature.
  • Without any big expectations she was taking the medicine as prescribed.
  • After 30 days of treatment,she conveyed me that menstrual bleeding came on that day with a blacky red colour.
  • I advised her to just continue the medicines without fail.
  • After 15 days the patient called me again and informed that she was suffering from heavy uterine bleeding.
  • She was very tired and worry with her bleeding.
  • Though the condition was critical....,immediately I have arranged her to admit in their Gynaec centre.
  • She was treated there for excessive bleeding and recovered from emergency.
  • The gynaecologist advised for Ultrasound sound study.
  • The USG study revealed a miracle.
  • ENDOMETRIAL POLYP and the INTRA MURAL FIBROID have been DISAPPEARED TOTALLY and the condition of CHRONIC CERVICITIS improved a lot NEARING NORMAL STUDY.
  • I have repeated the scan in another scan center found the same result.
  • SIDDHA MEDICINE IS REALLY EXCELLENT IN TREATING FEMALE DISEASES.
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Sunday, December 9, 2007

TREATING "URTICARIA" IN SIDDHA MEDICINE...!!!



  • Urticaria is a skin condition, commonly caused by an allergic reaction, that is characterized by raised red skin welts.
  • Urticaria can appear anywhere on the body, including the face, lips, tongue, throat, and ears.
  • It may vary in size from about 5 mm (0.2 inches) in diameter to the size of a dinner plate.
  • There will be Itching and burning in the affected regions.
  • Urticaria is generally caused by direct contact with an allergenic substance[allergy due to insects exposure] or an immune response to food or some other allergen.
  • Emotional stress increases the risk of urticarial lesions.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING URTICARIAL ATTACK:

  • The skin lesions of urticarial disease are caused by an inflammatory reaction in the skin, causing leakage of capillaries in the skin layer causing oedema.
  • The oedema is lasting until the interstitial fluid is absorbed into the surrounding cells.
  • Urticarial disease is thought to be caused by the release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation (cytokines) from cells in the skin.

AGGRAVATING FACTORS:

  • Tomatoes, strawberries, strong cheese,dark fish,dry fish,chicken and fermented foods directly affect this problem.
  • Although these 'pseudo-allergens' aren't the primary cause of urticaria, they do tend to aggravate it.
  • Viral infections aggravate urticarial attack also initiate in some instances.
  • Anxiety and tension also aggravate urticaria some times.

COMPLICATIONS:

  • In more serious cases when swelling occurs inside the mouth or throat, complications can include difficulty breathing leading to a loss of consciousness.
  • Severe urticaria may be noticed in ''ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK'' which is a serious allergic reaction involving the heart or lungs.
  • In such condition,bronchial tubes become narrow causing difficult to breath.Blood pressure drops causing dizziness,loss of consciousness or even death. Anaphylactic shock occurs rapidly, and requires immediate medical care.

URTICARIA TREATMENT IN MODERN MEDICINE:

  • Skin specialists say that treating urticaria is difficult.Treatment procedure include

1.Avoiding known allergens

2.Anti histamines

3.Anti pruritic preparations

4.Cortico steroids.


MY PERSONAL VIEW:

  • Urticaria cases are common in my clinical practice.
  • When a patient come to my clinic, I use to explain about the disease and also about the treatment options to the patient.
  • If necessary I use to send the patient to a proper dermatologist.Usually patients who seek Siddha medicine for urticaria have a long history of previous medication.
  • Most of the patients are resistant to anti-allergic drugs and even some of them resistant to corticosteroids.
  • "Speedy recovery" will be the expectation of each and every patient...no doubt.
  • New urticaria patients usually not co-operating with Siddha physician because they expect complete cure within few days.
  • They don't know about the seriousness of the disease and the line of treatment.
  • Not like that,"chronic patients" who have previous experience in treatment, co-operate fully with siddha physician.

SIDDHA TREATMENT:

The line of treatment for urticaria include 3 steps.

1.Clearing Gastro Intestinal Tract with mild herbal laxatives and vermifuge.

2.Internal medicine for severe allergic reactions which contain purified sulphur and minarals.

3.Siddha Blood Purifiers to prevent recurrence which are mostly herbals for a long maintenance dose.

"Siddha cure is excellent in CHRONIC URTICARIA and I can say with confidence that 'URTICARIA' CAN BE SAFELY MANAGED IN SIDDHA MEDICINE WITH SUCCESS...!!!"

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Friday, December 7, 2007

ALL -RECTAL - PROBLEMS ARE NOT ''PILES...!!!'' BEWARE OF ABUSERS






Piles or Hemorrhoids are varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.

CAUSES:

  • Hemorrhoid include genetic pre disposing(weak rectal vein walls and or valves).
  • Excessive strain during passing motion,and too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor muscle tone causing hemorrhoids.
  • Sitting for a prolonged periods of time can cause hemorrhoids.
  • Hypertension particularly in the portal vein causing haemorrhoid(ex:patients with Cirrhosis of Liver).
  • Recurrent constipation or Diarrhoea may cause hemorrhoids.
  • Pregnancy causes haemorrhoid due to the pressure over the rectal vein.
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine can cause hemorrhoids.

Based on the severity of piles ,it is classified in to 4 degrees.

First degree Piles: Piles that bleed but do not bulge out of the anal opening.
Second degree Piles: In the early stage the piles may prolapse during the passage of stool but they recede (draw back) on their own.
Third degree Piles: As the disease progresses the piles do not recede back on their own and have to be replaced by hand.
Fourth degree Piles: In still advanced cases the Piles may prolapse anytime of the day (i.e. even without passage of stool) especially if the person is tired or exerts himself. These Piles remain permanently prolapsed.
IN SIDDHA SYSTEM:
  • In Siddha system ,Hemorrhoids are called "MOOLA NOI".
  • In Siddha literatures, 21-types of Hemorrhoids are explained in detail.
  • Among the 21 types,9 of them are said to be "not curable".
  • Not curable means that these types not respond to oral medicines.
  • For such cases surgical methods were carried out in the siddha system.
  • Some specialised instruments like 'probe' and 'proctoscope' were used by the very old siddha surgeons.
  • Even now siddha surgical procedure is practiced in some places of Tamilnadu and Kerala of south India.
  • A medicated 'thread' called KAARA NOOL (OR) corrosive thread is the main part of Siddha surgical method for Piles.
  • In the Government Ayurveda Medical College of Trivandrum,this "corrosive thread" method is practiced daily today.
  • This medicated thread cuts the pile mass and the waste materials around the affected region and then the surgical ulcer is healed with external medicines.
  • Piles as well as Fistulas are being treated with this special technique.
IN MY PERSONAL VIEW:
  • In my clinical practice,I am treating a lot of piles patients daily.
  • Patients are treated only with oral medications and no more surgical procedure is carried out here.
  • Bleeding piles cases (1st degree) respond very well with oral medicines.
  • Rectal bleeding is arrested very quickly even in the second day.
  • The treatment is continued for at least 40days.
  • Patients with First degree and Second degree piles are treated successfully with oral medicines.
  • Severe pain and rectal irritation come to control fully within a month.
  • All of that patients are satisfactorily treated and they are totally free from their irritating symptoms after treatment.
  • Constipation is then managed with die tics and simple Siddha bowel regulators.
  • But in the 3rd and 4th degree cases, oral drug action is not satisfactory and so I use to refer the patients to surgical experts for further managements.
  • Anal fissures are also treated successfully in siddha medicine.
SPECIAL ADVICE TO THE PILES PATIENTS:
  • Patients are strictly advised to drink plenty of oral fluids.[2-3 liters approx daily]
  • Chilly,fried foods,non-vegetarian items,alcohol & smoking are advised to avoid fully.
  • Patients are advised to take fibre foods like vegetables and fruits for easy & smooth bowel.Prolonged sitting in a particular position is to be avoided.

"BEWARE....!!"

  • Patients should be very careful about the advertisements like "CURE FOR PILES IN 3 DAYS".
  • All of the rectal problems are not Piles.
  • All of the problem related to piles can't be cured by medicines.
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