ABSTRACT
The esophagus is an important part of our digestive system. It carries food and other food products that you eat to the stomach. Any disorder in between this pathway can from mouth to stomach indicates esophageal dysfunctions. Esophageal Motility Disorder is a rare disorder of the esophagus that causes swelling and many associated problems that make it difficult for the person to swallow and feel normal. The prevalence is more common in males and females above the age of 50 years. In this article, we are going to discuss various symptoms and their causes along with ayurvedic management of Esophageal Motility Disorder.
INTRODUCTION
Esophageal Motility Disorder is a disorder of the esophagus that causes swallowing difficulties, pain, and regurgitation of food. Esophageal Motility Disorder includes Achalasia, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Non-specific esophageal motility, Secondary esophageal motility, and many more. When food travels through the esophagus the food when it reaches the end of the esophagus the entry into the stomach is controlled by a muscular valve known as the lower esophageal sphincter. This sphincter is the main organ to allow the entry of food into the stomach and the prevention of stomach contents to regurgitate into the esophagus. Any disruption in this process causes Esophageal Motility Disorders.
AYURVEDIC ASPECT
According to ayurvedic texts, excess Acid (amal) production occurs due to the aggravation of Pitta dosha in the body. The imbalanced tridosha with aggravated Pitta dosha will directly act on your digestive system. Along with some beej dushti vyadhis (congenital malformations), the esophagus cannot work properly and the imbalance of the doshas can trigger the symptoms, worsening the condition. Pain and swelling-like symptoms are due to Vata dosha imbalance. It is tridoshaj vyadhi that will cause malformation and malfunctioning of the digestive tract, that includes the esophagus. Treatment focuses on balancing tridosha and pacifying pitta dosha to manage overproduction of acid. The diet is also managed in these cases. Detailed ayurvedic management is explained further in this article.
CAUSES
Causes of Esophageal Motility Disorder are not known but Risk factors include-
High blood pressure
Unhealthy eating
Anxiety
Depression
SYMPTOMS
The symptoms of Esophageal Motility Disorder may include the following-
Regurgitation of Acid
Pain in the esophageal tube
Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing)
Chest pain
Heartburn
Feeling of choking
Malnutrition
Weight loss
Recurrent pneumonia infection
Food impaction
DIAGNOSIS
The diagnostic methods include-
Endoscopy
Barium swallow
Pharyngeal manometry
pH monitoring
Esophageal impedance test
TREATMENT
Treatment is aimed to treat the cause of Esophageal Motility Disorder, however symptomatic treatment is mainly performed for the management of the disorder.
Invasive esophageal therapies
Medications-
Calcium channel blockers
Nitrates
Radiation oncology
Surgery
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT BY PLANET AYURVEDA
The recovery of Esophageal Motility Disorder is possible with various herbal medicines and dietary modifications-
Pathya-apathya – The dietary foods that will increase the Pitta dosha in the body will be excluded or minimized depending upon the prakriti and severity of motility disorders. Proper diet plans are described individually to the patients that are very effective in the timely recovery of such esophageal motility disorders.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR ESOPHAGEAL MOTILITY DISORDER BY PLANET AYURVEDA
Planet Ayurveda is a leading manufacturing company of various herbal medications with the best overall result for 20 years. Their products are 100% pure and vegetarian and are made from standardized extracts of various potential medicinal plants by expert ayurvedic physicians. It has been preparing several herbal medicines that are successfully treating several diseases worldwide. They strictly follow government guidelines for making their products the best. Their preparations are 100% pure and also free from any kind of preservatives. The herbal medications used in the management of Esophageal Motility Disorder are-
PRODUCTS LIST
Avipattikar Churna
Mahashankh Vati
Acido Plan Syrup
Digestion Support
Herbal Remedies For Esophageal Motility Disorder
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. Avipattikar Churna
This classical formulation is made with a combination of herbs like – Baheda (Terminalia bellirica), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Tejpatta (Laurus nobilis), Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Nisoth (Operculina turpethum), etc. This herbal mixture is mostly used to balance Pitta dosha in the body. It acts as a strong antacid so is also helpful in throat and esophageal conditions. That includes acid regurgitation and excess acid formation. Consuming a good quantity of this churna can ease symptoms of Esophageal Motility Disorder.
Dosage – Eat 1 teaspoon two times daily with water.
2. Mahashankh Vati
This Polyherbal medication is prepared with Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Marich (Piper nigrum), Shudha Vatsnabh (Purified aconitum ferox), Shankh Bhasma (Conch shell ash), Hingu (Ferula asafetida), Rasa (mercury in purified form), etc. The vati is known for its antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-rheumatic effects. It pacifies Vata and Pitta doshas. This vati reduces acidity production and strengthens the body by enhancing the absorption of nutrients in the body. It works in indigestion and controls acid formation, chest pain, and bloating due to its digestive, and appetizer properties.
Dosage – Take 2 tablets twice daily.
3. Acido Plan Syrup
This syrup contains extracts of herbs such as Patola (Trichosanthes dioica), Sajjikshar (Soda bicarbonate), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Haritki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Amalaki (Embelia officinalis), Pitta Papada (Fumaria indica), etc. Consuming the syrup will ease the symptoms of Acidity and heartburn by improving digestion. This syrup will control the quantized amount of production of acid in the body. This in turn improves the overall acidity problem resulting in an acid disorder-free digestive system. It will ultimately reduce heartburn and food-impaction-like symptoms.
Dosage – Have 2 teaspoons twice daily.
4. Digestion Support Capsules
These pure herbal capsules are prepared with herbs such as Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Pippali (Piper longum), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Jeerak (Cyminum cuminum). These herbs maintain the natural pH balance in the stomach, which help in digesting food properly. The digestion support capsules improve digestion by strengthening the whole digestive system including the walls of the esophagus and the sphincters, which will not let the food regurgitate into the esophagus.
Dosage – Eat 1 capsule two times daily.
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CONCLUSION
Heal yourself with Ayurveda as Ayurveda provides safe management for Esophageal Motility Disorder. Do not delay the treatment if you have any one of these symptoms because early treatment can reverse the chances of the disease’s severity. Our talented Ayurvedic doctors are constantly working on the management of such diseases and have been successful to a large extent. The efforts provide relief to the patients without any side effects. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com
