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Efficacy of Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Herbo-mineral Preparations in the Management of Malignant Astrocytoma - a Case Study
Authors: Dr. Sawant Prashant M.D. (Ayu), Dr. Jagtap Reshma M.D. (Ayu.), Dr. Kadam Sandhya M.D. (Ayu), Ayurlife Positive Health Centre and Research Institute, Chembur, Mumbai - 71
Introduction:
Brain tumors account for 85% to 90% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors. In general, the incidence of primary brain tumors is higher in whites than in blacks, and mortality is higher in males than in females. Anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma account for approximately 38% of primary brain tumors
Within the brain are nerve cells and also cells that support and protect the nerve cells (glial cells). A tumor of these cells is known as a glioma. Astrocytoma is a type of glioma which develops from astrocytes.
Tumors of Grade III and Grade IV astrocytomas are frequently referred to as malignant astrocytomas. For patients with brain tumors, 2 primary goals of surgery include (1) establishing a histologic diagnosis and (2) reducing intracranial pressure by removing as much tumor as is safely possible to preserve neurological function. Total elimination of primary intraparenchymal tumors by surgery alone is extremely rare. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy options vary according to histology and anatomic site of the brain tumor In Grade III astrocytoma, with conventional treatment, the patient's survival outcome is very poor.
The use of ayurvedic panchakarma treatment, namely, ‘basti’ (administration of medicines as an enema) and herbo-mineral internal medicine has shown promising result.
We are presenting a case study of a patient with Grade III Astrocytoma, who responded to the above mentioned treatment.
Case Report:
A female age 30 years, a known case of malignant astrocytoma Grade III, approached for ayurvedic treatment on 19th June 2004. Her had been surgically removed on 13th April 2004. She was then advised Radiation Therapy followed by Chemo Therapy. However due to severe debility and post-operative complications, she had to discontinue Radio Therapy after three sittings. She was subsequently advised against Chemo Therapy too.
On her first visit to the centre she was looking very anxious and exhausted. She was complaining of dyspnoea on exertion and extreme fatigue. She had no complaints of headache, giddiness, diplopia or tinnitus. On examination she was afebrile, pulse 92 / minute, B.P 130 / 80 mm of Hg. No abnormality was detected on respiratory and cardiovascular examination. She weighed 39 Kg., markedly underweight for her height of 5’1”. There were no signs of neurological deficit.
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Authors: Dr. Sawant Prashant M.D. (Ayu), Dr. Jagtap Reshma M.D. (Ayu.), Dr. Kadam Sandhya M.D. (Ayu), Ayurlife Positive Health Centre and Research Institute, Chembur, Mumbai - 71
Introduction:
Brain tumors account for 85% to 90% of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors. In general, the incidence of primary brain tumors is higher in whites than in blacks, and mortality is higher in males than in females. Anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma account for approximately 38% of primary brain tumors
Within the brain are nerve cells and also cells that support and protect the nerve cells (glial cells). A tumor of these cells is known as a glioma. Astrocytoma is a type of glioma which develops from astrocytes.
Tumors of Grade III and Grade IV astrocytomas are frequently referred to as malignant astrocytomas. For patients with brain tumors, 2 primary goals of surgery include (1) establishing a histologic diagnosis and (2) reducing intracranial pressure by removing as much tumor as is safely possible to preserve neurological function. Total elimination of primary intraparenchymal tumors by surgery alone is extremely rare. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy options vary according to histology and anatomic site of the brain tumor In Grade III astrocytoma, with conventional treatment, the patient's survival outcome is very poor.
The use of ayurvedic panchakarma treatment, namely, ‘basti’ (administration of medicines as an enema) and herbo-mineral internal medicine has shown promising result.
We are presenting a case study of a patient with Grade III Astrocytoma, who responded to the above mentioned treatment.
Case Report:
A female age 30 years, a known case of malignant astrocytoma Grade III, approached for ayurvedic treatment on 19th June 2004. Her had been surgically removed on 13th April 2004. She was then advised Radiation Therapy followed by Chemo Therapy. However due to severe debility and post-operative complications, she had to discontinue Radio Therapy after three sittings. She was subsequently advised against Chemo Therapy too.
On her first visit to the centre she was looking very anxious and exhausted. She was complaining of dyspnoea on exertion and extreme fatigue. She had no complaints of headache, giddiness, diplopia or tinnitus. On examination she was afebrile, pulse 92 / minute, B.P 130 / 80 mm of Hg. No abnormality was detected on respiratory and cardiovascular examination. She weighed 39 Kg., markedly underweight for her height of 5’1”. There were no signs of neurological deficit.
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