RETROPERITONEAL FIBROSIS

Fibrosis is the growth of excess connective tissue which causes a mass to form. This often causes compression and blockage of surrounding organs.

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a disorder in which fibrosis occurs behind the membrane that lines the cavity of abdomen. The peritoneal cavity contains many vital organs like kidneys, large veins and arteries, ureters etc.

Sign & Symptoms :- Pain lower back abdomen, weight loss, fever, Nausea, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Renal Failure, Hypertension, Swelling, change in Color and Pain in Lower legs, Reduced urine output.

Causes: - Idiopathic, Drug Induced, Malignancy

Affected age group: - Majority in 40-60years & most commonly in men than women.
Organs Affected: - Kidneys, aorta, Renal Tract, Intestine, Blockage and Compression in the ureters.

Auryvadic Treatment: - Herbs – Punarnava, Varun, Shigru, Kutki, Saariva, Patha, Musta, Aparmarg, Makoy, Gokshur

Auryvadic Medicines: -  Nityanand Ras
                                     Gokshuraadi Guggul
                                     Punarnava Kwath
                                     Ark Makoy
Panchkarma Therapy: - Potli
                                    Medicated Hot Tub Bath
                                    Swedana
                                    Vasti
                                    Avgahan

Home Remedies: - Lemon Ginger Juice with 1 Spoon of triphala powder, add to it 10ml of giloya+alovera juice take it daily morning & evening, Helps in 2-3 weeks.