ANCA (Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody) associated vasculitis is a group of diseases characterized by the destruction and inflammation of the wall of the blood vessel that results in a variety of disorders. This disease affects about one in 50,000 people and is most prevalent in middle-aged people and Caucasian men and women.
What are the Types of ANCA Vasculitis?
ANCA vasculitis is grouped according to the organs whose vasculature is being damaged.
Renal Limited Vasculitis:
In this condition, the capillaries in the glomeruli (filtering units in the kidneys) start to swell. This hampers the functioning of kidneys and causes kidney failure. This type is known as the ANCA glomerulonephritis which is characterized by the presence of protein and blood in the urine.
Microscopic Polyangiitis:
Swelling in the vessels affects the multiple tissues and organs which include kidneys, lungs, nerves, joints, and skin. Symptoms that occur are skin lesions, inflammation in the kidneys, damaging of nerves on the affected areas.
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis:
Patients with this condition experience swelling in the body tissues especially in the lungs, nose, kidneys, eyes, sinuses, and ears. Swelling is caused due to the formation of granulomas in the vasculature. These granulomas are the masses of the immune cells that are formed at the infectious sites. It is also called Wegener’s granulomatosis.
Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis:
EGPA is limited to the upper and lower respiratory tract. This is caused by granulomas primary which is formed by a single type of white blood cells called eosinophils.
What are the Symptoms of ANCA Vasculitis?
ANCA vasculitis can affect any part of the body because the affected blood vessels are located throughout the body. Some generalized symptoms include fever, night sweats, muscle and joint pain, body aches, weight loss and loss of appetite but the joint swelling or redness is very rare. It can also affect the specific organ or any part of the body. There are several symptoms that can occur in ANCA vasculitis.
If the Kidneys are affected:
- Bloody urine
- Foamy urine
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure or decreased kidney functions:
There are no symptoms until it is more severe but other symptoms include nausea or vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, metallic taste of mouth, etc.
If the Lungs are affected:
- Breathing difficulty or shortness of breath
- Hoarseness of voice
- Cough (may be productive or non-productive)
- Chest pain which gets worse while taking a deep breath
If the Upper Respiratory Tract is affected:
- Sinus pain or congestion
- Yellow, brown, blackish or bloody discharge from the nose
- Crusting around the nose
- Bleeding from nose
If the ears are affected:
- Ringing sound in one or both the ears
- Inflammation
- Loss of hearing
If the nerves are affected:
Numbness or tingling sensation in various parts of the body.
If the skin is affected:
- Rashes over the feet or limbs or sometimes may on hands or arms with slightly raised small reddish-purplish spots.
- Ulcers or sores
Natural Treatment for ANCA Associated Vasculitis:
For the natural and best treatment, Planet Ayurveda offers herbal remedies which are manufactured under the supervision of the MD Ayurveda experts such as ANCA vasculitis pack. These are 100% pure, natural and are free from colors, additives, preservatives, fillers, and chemicals. These formulations strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda and are very effective in managing the symptoms associated with ANCA associated vasculitis.
This pack contains:
Kaishore Guggul:
Kaishore guggul or pathyadi guggul is a wonderful classical formulation that has been used in Ayurveda for many ages. This formulation is prepared by using effective herbs which include Guduchi, guggul, bibhtaki, Amalaki, haritaki, vidanga, long pepper, ginger, red physic nut (danti), and Indian jalap (nisoth).
These tablets promote immunity and highly beneficial in treating ANCA associated vasculitis. Being an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial it treats skin, lungs and kidney-related disorders.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with water after meals.
Punarnava Mandoor:
Punarnava mandoor is a classical herbal formulation used in the treatment of various disorders. The herbs present are punarnava, Amalaki, Haridra, vidanga, pippali, shunthi, chitrakmool, haritaki, and chavya.
Being an excellent diuretic it is useful in all renal disorders hence it is helpful in decreasing urea and creatinine levels from the blood. These tablets have been used in Ayurveda since ancient times which have an anti-inflammatory action on the body that balances the fluid levels in the cells to aid the healthy flow of urine.
Dosage: 2 tablets two times a day with water after meals.
Pitta Balance:
According to Ayurveda, our body consists of the three energies i.e., Vata, pitta, and Kapha in which pitta is responsible for the maintenance of the digestion process as well as the metabolism of the body. This formulation contains essential chemical compounds that control the bleeding and has a cooling effect on the body. Giloy satva present in it balances the pitta dosha and improves the digestion power.
Other ingredients of Pitta Balance Capsules are Praval Pishti (Coral Calcium), Akik Pishti (Agate Calcium), Jawar Mohra Pishti (An Ayurvedic calcium compound), Kamdudha Ras (An Ayurvedic Calcium Compound) and Mukta Pishti (Pearl Calcium).
Dosage: 1 or two 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.
Boswellia Curcumin:
Boswellia curcumin is an effective combination of pure and standardized extracts of two herbs- shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Haridra (Curcuma longa).
Both these herbs have great medicinal properties that resolve the problems related to ANCA associated vasculitis. These capsules improve the functioning of eyes, kidneys, and lungs.
Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.
Coolstrin B:
A combination of effective herbs is used in preparing these capsules which includes lodhra, dhataki, mochrus, lajjalu and nagkesar. As the name indicates it has a cooling effect on the body by acting as a balm to balance the aggravated pitta doshas naturally.
The herbs present in these capsules have an adequate effect on the body for various bleeding disorders that develop due to the aggravated Pitta Dosha. It also manages the symptoms associated with the ANCA associated vasculitis such as nose bleeding, bloody and foamy urine, etc.
Dosage: 2 capsules two times a day with water after the intake of food.
Author Bio
Dr. Vikram Chauhan, MD – AYURVEDA is an expert Ayurvedic practitioner based in Chandigarh, India and doing his practice in Mohali, India. He is spreading the knowledge of Ayurveda Ancient healing treatment, not only in India but also abroad. He is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Products, Planet Ayurveda Clinic, and Krishna Herbal Company. For more info visit our website: http://www.planetayurveda.com
