Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (pronounced Ghee-yan Bah-ray) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system-the network of nerves that carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- A pins and needles feeling in the fingers, toes, ankles or wrists.
- Weakness in the legs that spreads to the upper body.
- Unsteady walk or not being able to walk or climb stairs.
- Trouble with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing.
- Double vision or inability to move the eyes.
- Severe pain that may feel achy, shooting or cramp like and may be worse at night.
- Low or high blood pressure.
- Trouble breathing.
- Difficulty with eye muscles and vision.
- Coordination problems and unsteadiness.
- Abnormal heartbeat, heartrate, or blood pressure.
- Problems with digestion or bladder control.
TRIGGERING FACTORS
- Campylobacter, a type of bacteria found in undercooked poultry and thought to be the most common trigger
- Influenza virus
- COVID-19 virus
- Cytomegalovirus
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Zika virus
- Hepatitis A, B, C and E
- HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
- Mycoplasma pneumonia
- Surgery
- Trauma
- Hodgkin’s lymphoma
RISK FACTORS
Guillain-Barre syndrome can affect all age groups, but the risk increases as you age.
It’s also slightly more common in males than females.
COMPLICATIONS
- Trouble breathing.
- Residual numbness or other sensations.
- Heart and blood pressure problems.
- Trouble with bowel and bladder function.
- Blood clots.
- Pressure sores.
GUILLAIN- BARRE SYNDROME IN AYURVEDA
According to Ayurveda Guillain-Barre syndrome is caused when the morbid Vata afflicts Mamsa (muscles / flesh) and Meda (fat tissue) the above said symptoms are seen.
TREATMENT PRINCIPLES
- Avarana vata chikitsa
- Dipana-pachana-srotoshodhana
- Sannipata jwara chikitsa
- Vatakapha hara oushadhas
- Dhatukshyajanya vata roga chikitsa
- Nadi balya oushadhas
- Anubandha lakshanika chikitsa
PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT MODALITIES
- Sarvangabhyangam
- Udwarttanam
- Kaya sekam
- Taila dhroni
- Pinda sweda
- Muttakizhi
- Shashtika shali pinda sweda
- Vasti
- Pizhichil
- Shiro dhara
- Shiro vasti
- Patra pinda sweda
MEDICATIONS
KASHAYAS
- Amrithotharam kashayam
- Ashtavarggam kashayam
- Bhadradarvadi kashayam
- Bharangyadi kashayam
- Dashamoola rasnadi kashayam
- Dashamoolam kshayam
- Dhanadanayanadi kashayam
- Indukantam kshayam
- Jivaniya ganam kashayam
- Lashuna kshira kashayam
- Sahacharadi kashayam
- Sahachara baladi kashayam
ARISHTA / ASAVA
- Ashwagandharishta
- Balarishta
- Dashamoolarishta
CHURNA
- Ashwagandhadi churna
- Bala + Aswagandha churna
- Guduchi + Bala churna
- Jivantyadi churna
- Kolakulathadi churna
- Triphala churna
GULIKA/ GUGGULU
- Gorochanadi vati
- Dhanwantaram gulika
- Swarnna guggulu
- Vatari guggulu
LEHYA
- Ashwagandhadi lehya
TAILA
- Bala taila
- Balashwagandha lakshadi taila
- Chinchadi taila
- Dhanwantaram taila
- Kshirabala taila
- Kurunthotti oil
- Mahakukkuta mamsa taila
- Mahanarayana taila
- Narayana taila
- Prabhanjanam kuzhampu
- Sahacharadi taila
- Shashtika taila
GHRITA
- Ashwagandhadi ghrita
- Bhallataka ghrita
- Brhat chagaladi ghrita
- Rasna dashamoola ghrita
- Sarvamayantaka ghrita
BHASMA/KSHARA
- Abhraka bhasma
- Chandamaruta sinduram
- Rajata bhasma
- Swarnna bhasma
RASA/ LOHA PREPARATIONS
- Brhat vatachintamani rasa
- Ekangavira rasa
- Vatagajankusha rasa
RASAYANA
- Lasuna rasayana
- Brahma rasayana
- Narasimha rasayana
- Nayopayam lehya
- Ajamamsa rasayana
LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES
- Rest as much as possible.
- If you can, exercise daily to help strengthen your muscles.
- Do physiotherapy as directed by your doctor.
- Avoid foods such as oats, rice, rye, and wheat ,Eggs
- Avoid dairy foods such as cheese, butter, and cream
- Avoid high-sugar foods such as cake frostings, chocolate, and corn syrup
AYURDHAMA TREATMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES
- Initial Consultation with Ayurveda Doctor and daily follow up consultation
- Accommodation
- All Ayurvedic Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Supper) & herbal drink.
- Advice on Diet & Lifestyle Management
- Ayurveda Therapies – Customized for each client.
- Yoga (once a day – Yoga Asanas, Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation)
Pathya (Restrictions) during Treatment Package:
During these treatment Clients should strictly follow the Pathyas (restrictions)
- Only very light and warm food is allowed, Only warm water for drinking and bathing
- No coffee and Black tea
- No Non veg food (meat – All types, Fish and eggs)
- No Alcoholic drinks
- No exertion (mentally and physically)
- No Day sleep
RESERVATION DETAILS
- We are committed to keep up the quality of our treatment programs and we take only a limited number of patients each month.
- So we advise you to reserve your treatment programs a minimum one month in advance.
- The 50% charges of the treatment programs should be paid in advance to reserve the treatment programs.
- The advance deposit will be deducted from the total treatment programs and the balance must be paid on the first day of the treatment program.