Ayurvedic Treatment of Paget’s Disease

Paget's Disease

About Paget’s Disease

It is also known as Osteitis Deformans. It is a localised bone disorder which is characterised by abnormal growth of bone. It may affect one or more bones. The risk of this disease increases with age. It commonly occurs after the age of 50.

In normal cases, bone tissue is continuously broken down and rebuilt in a balanced process called bone remodeling. Old bone is absorbed (resorbed) by the body and replaced with new bone tissue.

In Paget’s disease of bone, this process becomes abnormal. Bone breakdown (resorption) happens faster than normal, and in response, the body speeds up the rebuilding process. However, the new bone is often larger, weaker, and more brittle, making it more prone to deformities and fractures.

Paget’s disease commonly affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and long bones of the legs, and can lead to pain, bone deformities, and other complications over time.

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Symptoms of Paget’s Disease

Sometimes the people who have this disease do not know that they have this disease because it has no symptoms in some cases.

The common symptom is bone pain. The signs and symptoms of disease depend upon the part of the body affected. It may affect one or more parts of the body.

  • Pelvis: Hip pain is there in this case.
  • Skull– Bone abnormality in skull may cause hearing loss or headaches.
  • Spine- When spine is affected, nerve roots can be compressed that may cause pain, tingling and numbness in arms or legs.
  • Leg– Weakness in the bones may cause bending and the patient becomes bowlegged. It may put extra pressure on surrounding joints and may cause osteoarthritis in your knee or hip.

Causes of Paget’s Disease

The exact cause of disease is unknown. Genetic and Environmental factors may cause this disease.

  • Genetic factors- There is an important gene called SQSTM1 which is involved in this disease. Mutation in this gene increases the risk of Paget’s disease. People who have inherited this mutated gene are at risk of developing Paget’s disease.
  • Virus– Some scientists believe that it may be caused by a virus named Paramyxovirus nucleocapsid which is not found in normal bone.
  • Environmental factors – These are also important causative agents.

Complications Associated with Paget’s Disease

This disease may progress slowly with time. Some common complications may arise which are following:

  • Fracture and Deformities
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Heart failure
  • Bone cancer

Diagnosis

It can be diagnosed with the help of physical examination, imaging and blood tests.

Physical examination:-

It helps to diagnose the area where pain is there.

Imaging tests:-

  • X-Ray– X-ray image of the affected area is helpful to diagnose the bone reabsorption, enlargement and deformities which are symptoms of Paget’s disease.
  • Bone scan– It helps to produce a scanned image of bone with the help of radioactive substance which is injected into the body and spots on affected bone.
  • Laboratory tests– It includes the blood tests which are helpful in measuring the alkaline phosphatase level in blood.

Ayurvedic Outlook

There are three energies (vata, pitta and kapha) in the body which are responsible for good health. Imbalance of any three results in health complications. Vata is dry (rooksha) in nature when it gets vitiated then problems in any of the joints may arise.

Paget’s disease is due to vitiation of vata and it can be compared to Asthi Dhatu Kshaya(Decrease in bone density) in Ayurveda.

How Ayurveda Helps in Management of Paget’s Disease?

Ayurveda lies on the principle of balance of tri energies in the body. Ayurveda is mainly aimed to control the symptoms and basic pathology of disease. There are various herbs used in the formulation of medicines used in the management of disease.

Herbal Remedies for Paget’s Disease

Planet Ayurveda provides effective herbal remedies like Yograj Guggul, Bone Support, Lakshadi Guggul, Boswellia Curcumin & Aamvatantak Churna for ayurvedic treatment of paget’s disease. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

1. Yograj Guggul

It is herbal formulation by planet Ayurveda which is mixture of different herbs. The ingredients of yograj guggul are given below:

Main Ingredients:-

  • Guggul (Commiphora mukul),
  • Mustak (Cyperus rotundus),
  • Chitrak Mool (Plumbago zeylanica),
  • Amalaki (Emblica officinalis),
  • Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica),
  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula),
  • Pippali (Piper longum),
  • Ajwain (Carum copticum),
  • Black pepper (Embelia ribes),
  • Gokhshura (Tribulus terrestris),
  • Black cumin (Nigella sativa),
  • Ajamoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum),
  • Cuminum cyminum,
  • Piper cubeba,
  • Ela (Elettaria cardamomum),
  • Pluchea lanceolata,
  • Rock salt (Saindhav lavan)
  • Coriander (Coriandrum sativum),
  • Shunthi (Zingiber officinale),
  • Marich (Piper nigrum),
  • Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica),
  • Vetiveria zizanioides,
  • Abies webbiana,
  • Tejpatta (Cinnamomum tamala

Benefits: It is used in various joint problems, chronic pains and swelling around joints. It has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and pain relieving properties. It helps to remove toxins from the body which are deposited around the joints

Dose – 2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water after meals.

2. Bone Support

These are pure herbal capsules offered by planet Ayurveda which is a mixture of different natural compounds. These are explained below:

  1. Shudh Laksha (Laccifer lacca) – It is helpful in various bone related problems. It is highly rich in calcium.
  2. Suhanjana Beej (Moringa oleifera) – It is a rich source of natural calcium which is needed for bones that keeps them strong and healthy. It is proven good for many bone disorders.
  3. Hadjod – – It is a wonderful Ayurvedic medicine called Cissus quadrangularis which is very useful in various bone diseases. It contains a large amount of calcium which helps in management of symptoms associated with Paget’s disease.
  4. Arjun (Terminalia arjuna) – It is very useful in bone strengthening and is also good for managing low bone density which is the main cause of many bone diseases.
  5. Praval pishti (Corallium rubrum) – It helps in pacifying pitta and kapha. It is useful in many bone related problems because it is a good source of calcium.
  6. Mukta – It is a pearl calcium compound. It is a natural source of calcium which is responsible for healthy bones.

Uses:-

  • It provides natural calcium to bones.
  • It is recommended in various diseases like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and disease of bones.
  • It helps in all kinds of fractures.

Dose – 2 Capsules twice a day with water after meals.

3. Lakshadi Guggul

These are pure herbal capsules offered by planet Ayurveda which is a mixture of different natural compounds. These are explained below:

  • Laksha (Laccifer lacca)
  • Asthisharinkhala (Cissus quadrangularis)
  • Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Nagabala (Grewia populifolia)
  • Shuddha guggulu (purified Commiphhora mukul)

Benefits – It has wonderful effects for joint disorders, broken bones, osteophytes removal, fractures, osteopenia, and low bone density.

Dose – 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

It is a wonderful herbal formulation which contains Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa) which has anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) – It is an herb which contains anti-inflammatory terpenoids called Boswellic acids. It is used in different inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis. It is helpful in preventing breakdown of tissues.
  • Curcumin (Curcuma longa) – It has a wide range of medicinal value and is used in various herbal formulations. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antiviral and antibacterial properties. So it is used in various health complications.

Dose – 2 capsules twice daily, after meals with plain water.

5. Aamvatantak Churna

It is herbal powder which is mixture of various herbs which are listed below:

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Methi (Trigonella foenum graecum)
  • Suranjaan (Colchicum autumnale)
  • Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa)
  • Sonth (Zingiber officinale)

Benefits – It helps to maintain overall health. It is helpful in joint pains, inflammation of joints

Dose – 1 teaspoonful twice daily, after meals with plain water or Aloe vera juice or Kumari Saar.

Diet and Lifestyle

  • Increase calcium intake.
  • Take a vitamin D rich diet like mushrooms, eggs etc.
  • Light exercise like yoga and flexibility practice is helpful in Paget’s disease.