A “Peptic Ulcer” is an area of damage to the Tissues lining the Stomach, Oesophagus, or Duodenum (The First part of the Small Intestine).Over 25 million we all will have a Peptic Ulcer at some point in our Lifetime. People of all ages can suffer from ulcers. Men and women are equally affected.
Peptic ulcers were formerly thought to be caused by lifestyle stress, coffee consumption, or spicy foods. Now it is clear that about 90% of peptic ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection that can usually be cured. There are other causes of peptic ulcer that are unrelated to H. pylori infection, but these are less common. In particular, the chronic use of Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Cigarette Smoking can be causes of both Ulcer formation and failure of Treatment.
The Bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) were established as the leading cause of Peptic Ulcers in the early 1980s. It was also found to cause Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). Tests include: Upper Endoscopy, the Diagnosis of an Ulcer can be confirmed and Biopsy.
Ayurveda has much to offer for Treating Peptic Ulcer. Ayurvedic Term for Peptic Ulcer, “Parinama Shoola”, is a disorder of the Agni. The three doshas are involved in the entire process, yet the “Colic” manifests at the Particular stage of “Parima” which is the specific function of PITTA, hence it should be considered as “PITTA ULBANA”.
The Line of Treatment in “PARINAMA SULA”
is by Sodhana Therapies (PANCHAKARMA), Sequential use of proper Abhyangam (Oleation), Swedam(Suddation), Vamana (Emetics), Virechana(Purgation),
Vasthi (Enemas) and Nasya Karma(Nasal Effusion) are Useful along with Shamana Therapies (Researched Internal Medicines), Diet Modifications and Life Style Corrections.
Advised Food: Light (Laghu), Purana (Old), Sali (Rice), Sattu, Yusa, Cow’s Milk, Anupa Mamsa (Mutton), Coconut Water etc are the Beneficial items.
Avoidable Foods are: Heavy Diets, Dry, Vidahi (Spicy) Foods, Fish, Alcohol, Awakening during Nights, All types of Pulses (Dal). Vyayama (Exercise), Maithuna (Sex) are also to be avoided.
