Complete Treatment For Avascular Necrosis

By Author: Dr. Adil Moulanchikkal
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How are we able to Treat Avascular Necrosis Completely?

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition of death of bone tissues due to lack of blood supply. It is a painful disease, which does not show any early symptoms. But, when it gets to a worsening stage, it becomes painful such that it makes a person unable to use their joints. The pain starts slowing only while applying pressure to the bone, later it becomes constant and lastly it becomes severely painful.
AVN is also known as osteonecrosis. Because bone is the specific tissue that is deteriorating. AVN can affect any bone, however it is most frequently found in the hip joint.
Avn is not an instance of osteoporosis in which bone deteriorates more quickly.

According to ayurveda, all the three doshas are involved in manifestation of AVN, but Vata dosha is most predominant. Vata dosha resides in bones, and when Vata dosha increases, bone tissues degenerate, which starts the manifestation of AVN. Further, Pitta dosha is involved in pathogenesis of AVN, as it resides in blood. As in AVN there is lack of blood supply to the bones, and pitta cannot be high ...
... in the bones, it starts to damage the bones. Moreover, Kapha dosha increases the imbalance in production of fat tissues, and increases blockages in the channels of blood supply to the bones.

Thus, when it comes to treatment for avascular necrosis in ayurveda, it’s all about setting balance between the doshas and elimination of toxins that have blocked the channels. Treatments associated with AVN are deepana, panchakarma, and rukshana. These therapies help in detoxifying the body, nourishing the tissues and bringing back the missing links to ensure proper functioning. Along with this, a proper diet and exercise plan is suggested in order to pacify the effects of vitiated doshas and also avoid symptoms of AVN in the long run.