Introduction
It is a disorder in which the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach, which is called Oesophagus damages and creates difficulties for the food and liquid to pass into the stomach. Oesophagus works as the food carrier from the throat to the stomach. In this situation, this tube loses its ability to crush the food down and tightens up the muscular valve between the oesophagus and the stomach. This muscular valve or ring is generally known as lower oesophageal sphincter (LES). Consequently, this LES fails to open up and leads to the storage of food within the oesophagus only, as the contraction and relaxation of LES ensures the mobility of food through the oesophagus into the stomach. It is a diversified disease, sub-divided into three categories based on its manometric patterns. These are:
- Type I (classic) with minimum contractility in the oesophageal body
- Type II with intermittent periods of oesophageal pressurization
- Type III (spastic) with premature distal oesophageal contractions.
Causes of Achalasia
There is no specific cause of Achalasia, it may be hereditary or the result of a condition in which the immune system of the body falsely attacks the healthy cells in the body known as an autoimmune condition, degeneration of nerves, parasitic infection called as Chagas’ disease, or any other. The oesophagus cancer may be a reason for this disease and vice versa.
Symptoms of Achalasia
Some of the common symptoms of Achalasia are:
- Trouble in Swallowing food or feeling that the food is stuck in the Oesophagus, also known as dysphagia that may cause coughing, increases the risk of aspiration, inhaling or choking on food
- Mild Chest pain
- Weight Loss
- Heartburn
- Severe pain after eating
- Regurgitation of food and liquids
- Dry eyes and Dry mouth
- Hiccups and Vomiting
- Backflow of food.
Individuals at Risk of Achalasia
It can occur in the people of any age group but the most affected individuals are between the age of 25 to 60 years that means the adolescents and the old people. Children are lower at risk of suffering from this disease.
Ayurvedic Remedies Available for the Treatment of Achalasia
There are some herbal remedies provided by Planet Ayurveda for the Ayurvedic treatment of Achalasia. All these remedies are 100% natural, formulated by MD Ayurveda expert, and are free from any chemicals, starch, additives, colors, yeast, binders, fillers or preservatives. These are:
Digesto Plan Syrup
It contains Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Jeerak (Cuminum cyminum), Dhanayak (Coriandrum sativum), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Pudina (Mentha piperita),and Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa). It improves digestion, relaxes the muscles of the stomach. It has the ability to treat and prevent the Achalasia as it works on the root cause of the problem.
Dosage- 1-2 teaspoon two times a day
Acido Plan Syrup
This is an Ayurvedic formulation, which consists of Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Sajjikshar (Soda-bi-carb), Ghrit Kumari (Aloe barbadensis), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Triphala (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica, Emblica officinalis), Kokum (Garcinia indica), Pittapapada (Fumaria indica), and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). It is a beneficial remedy for many of the diseases related to stomach such as indigestion, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc. So, it can be used effectively for treating the Achalasia by eliminating its root cause.
Dosage- 1-2 teaspoon twice a day
Mahashankh Vati
It carries a mixture of herbs and minerals including Nimbu (Citrus Lemon), Saikharika (Achyranthes aspera), Chitkara (Plumbago zeylanica), Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Sauvarchala Lavana (Sochal Salt), Vida Lavana (Black Salt), Saindhava Lavana (Rock Salt), Samudra Lavana (Common Salt), Romaka Lavana (Earthen Salt), Pippali (Piper longum), Hingu (Ferula asafoetida), Shunti (Zingiber officinalis), Chincha (Tamarindus indica), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Shuddha Vatsanabha (Purified Aconitum ferox), Shankha Bhasma (Ash of Conch Shell), Vali (Purified and Processed Sulphur), and Rasa (Herbal purified Mercury). This remedy possesses the stomachic and digestive properties that treat the various body ailments. It improves digestion and relieves abdominal pain.
Dosage- Two tablets two times a day after meals.
Curcumin – 1 bottle
Curcumin contains Haridra (Curcuma longa). It is the main component of Turmeric, a traditional herbal supplement, helpful in treating a number of diseases such as digestion disorders, diarrhea, etc. It can even prevent cancer and also can treat it. It is an anti-septic by nature and can be easily found in every kitchen. It adds flavour and colour to food, hence can prevent many diseases without any extra efforts to take it. It is the best herb to strengthen the immune system.
Dosage- Two capsules two times a day with plain water after having meals.
Hence, the meaning of Achalasia disease, its causes, its symptoms, the age of people who are more prone to this disease, and the herbal remedies available in the market from Planet Ayurveda are clearly explained above. Each and every ingredient of the herbal remedies are also mentioned to ensure the transparency and the quality of the products.
