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The status of important electrolytes like sodium and potassium should be considered. In cases of hypernatremia and associated cardiac failure, salt should be restricted. Rock salt (saindhava lavana) is advisable if needed. In cases of hyperkalaemia, intake of fruits and vegetables should be restricted. In case of hypokalaemia, intake of fruits and coconut water is useful.
The status of important electrolytes like sodium and potassium should be considered. In cases of hypernatremia and associated cardiac failure, salt should be restricted. Rock salt (saindhava lavana) is advisable if needed. In cases of hyperkalaemia, intake of fruits and vegetables should be restricted. In case of hypokalaemia, intake of fruits and coconut water is useful.
'''IV. Nourishment ofdhatu (body constituents)'''
'''IV. Nourishment of dhatu (body constituents)'''
For correction of anaemia, Chyavanaprasha or any iron containing preparations are effective. Role of erythropoietin shall be considered here. If only the excretory function of kidney is impaired and endocrinal functions are proper, then erythropoietin supplementation is not needed. In case of deficiency of erythropoietin only, it should be supplemented. Fruits of prickly pear, beetroot are natural supplements having similar action to erythropoietin. These are used for promoting blood tissue ([[rakta dhatu]]).
For correction of anaemia, Chyavanaprasha or any iron containing preparations are effective. Role of erythropoietin shall be considered here. If only the excretory function of kidney is impaired and endocrinal functions are proper, then erythropoietin supplementation is not needed. In case of deficiency of erythropoietin only, it should be supplemented. Fruits of prickly pear, beetroot are natural supplements having similar action to erythropoietin. These are used for promoting blood tissue ([[rakta dhatu]]).
For managing myopathy and neuropathy, a very effective therapeutic measure is massage (abhyanga) with medicated oils. This pacifies aggravated [[vata dosha]]. For osteodystrophy, Shankhabhasma, compounds of mukta (pearl) and pravala (coral) are used. They are good natural source of calcium and also help in managing hyperacidity. Mukta is an antidepressant too.
For managing myopathy and neuropathy, a very effective therapeutic measure is massage (abhyanga) with medicated oils. This pacifies aggravated [[vata dosha]]. For osteodystrophy, Shankhabhasma, compounds of mukta (pearl) and pravala (coral) are used. They are good natural source of calcium and also help in managing hyperacidity. Mukta is an antidepressant too.
'''V. Management of associated conditions'''
In cases of hypertension, Triphala guggulu 1gm three times a day along with powder of Terminalia arjuna (3g) is effective. The powder of Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha) 500mg-1gm can also be given to control hypertension. Symptomatic treatments are given in cases of nausea, vomiting, hiccup etc.
In cases of hypertension, Triphala guggulu 1gm three times a day along with powder of Terminalia arjuna (3g) is effective. The powder of Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha) 500mg-1gm can also be given to control hypertension. Symptomatic treatments are given in cases of nausea, vomiting, hiccup etc.
'''VI. Psychotherapy'''
Proper counselling of the patients, giving positive outlook and assurance comes under sattvavajaya chikitsa. This has a great role in such conditions.
Proper counselling of the patients, giving positive outlook and assurance comes under sattvavajaya chikitsa. This has a great role in such conditions.