Meningitis, encephalitis
Basic description of the disease
Infections and other disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord can activate the immune system, which leads to inflammation. The diseases and the resulting inflammation, can produce symptoms – as fever, headache, seizures, and changes in behavior or confusion. In extreme cases, these can cause brain damage, stroke.
Inflammation of the meninges( the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) is called
Meningitis
.
Inflammation of the brain itself is called
Encephalitis.
Myelitis
refers to inflammation of the spinal cord. When both the brain and the spinal cord are involved, the condition is called
Encephalomyelitis.
Infectious causes of meningitis and encephalitis include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis. It’s less severe than bacterial meningitis. Viral encephalitis is the most common type of encephalitis. Both viral conditions be caused by: herpes viruses, influenza , measles , mumps , rubella , chickenpox , animal-spread viruses
Anyone can get meningitis or encephalitis. People who have autoimmune conditions or otherwise weakened immune systems may be at higher risk. Neurological symptoms of both conditions can take several months to fully resolve.
According to Ayurveda
, meningitis and encephalitis is caused due to low immunity and vitiation of
Pitta and Kapha
.
Ayurveda believes
that inflammation of the brain is caused by an exacerbation of Kapha, while the exacerbated Pitta is responsible for the accompanying fever. The function of
Kapha
is that it helps the nerve impulses to move at a proper rate by nourishing and protecting the axons of nerves but when it is vitiated it obstructs the nerve impulses.
Ayurveda provides
herbal remedies that act
as Rasayanas
for enhancing the immunity of an individual and other herbs that act on the brain and nervous system to provide strength and nourishment.
Ayurvedic Herbal medicines for internal use could be precribed by Ayurvedic doctor include: Brahmi Capsules, Ashwagandha Capsules, Kaishore Guggul, Boswellia Curcumin Capsules, Medhya Churna, Septrin Tablets, Guluchyadi Kashayam, Mahasudarshan churn.
The disease is developing rapidly and you need to take immediate action. You can find the contacts of our Ayurvedic doctors below.
Devastating thoughts and emotions
Brain diseases result from stubbornness, aggression, tension. Unwillingness to accept and melt other opinions. The brain literally swells.
TIPS
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fresh amla or juice is recommended
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make a paste of Bhrami churan and honey
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eat almonds every morning - soak overnight
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avoid lean meat, dry leafy vegetables, newly harvested grains,
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avoid food items prepared from jaggery and rice flour,
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avoid fermented foods, curd, sesame seeds, oily foods,
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avoid alcohol
