SEDT CARE PACK

Description

Effective Herbal Remedies for Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda (SEDT)

Introduction

Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda (SEDT) is a very rare condition affecting the skeletal system. It is usually seen as hereditary and is featured by epiphyseal and spinal abnormalities.

SEDT is also known in other names like SED tarda & X – linked spondylo epiphyseal dysplasia (inherited as X – linked recessive genetic trait and unfortunately it affects the male gender. The mutated genes affect the cartilages only and mainly the epiphyseal growth. Knees, hip and shoulders are primarily involved.

SEDT affects the male gender and the symptoms are not apparent until 6 to 8 years of age, as the word “tarda” indicates ‘late’. This is different from Spondylo Epiphyseal Dysplasia congenital (SEDC), where the symptoms are apparent from birth itself, like cleft palate or retinal detachment.

After 8 years of age, the spinal development begins to decline. The physical characteristics of SEDT include:-

• Dwarfism (moderate short stature)
• Barrel shaped chest
• Arm span greater than height
• Premature osteoarthritis
• Early arthropathy
• Moderate to severe spinal deformities
• Contracture in fingers
• Kyphosis  or scoliosis
• Disproportionately short trunk
• Hunched appearance of shoulders
• Short neck
• Progressive Pain in the shoulders, back, hip, knee & ankles due to skeletal deformities
• Flat appearance to the face
• Difficulty in walking and squatting
• Difficulty of breathing on exertion

Upper to lower body segment ratio – 0.8.

Arm span exceeds height by – 10 to 20 cm.

Final adult height – 137 cm to 163 cm.

The treatment to SEDT is usually symptomatic & supportive.

But definitely Ayurveda had already addressed all of these complaints. As everybody knows, the tridosha – vata, pitta & kapha – constitutes the central pillars of Ayurveda. Among these tridosha, the most powerful and active dosha is vata. The progressive stages of SEDT can be seen in the 80 types of nanatmaja vata vyadhi (endogenous diseases of vata). As per the classic references, endogenous diseases begin with the disturbance in the equilibrium of dosha and then bring about pain. This may be the reason why SEDT appears in years after birth.

Nije tu vatapittasleshmana poorvam vaishamyamaapanthyanthe jaganyam vyadham abhinivarthyanthi //

(Charaka samhita, sutra sthana, chapter 20, shloka 7)

The vitiated vata should be managed using sweet, sour and saline tasting, hot and unctuous quality drugs and diet and also with therapeutic procedures like oleation, sudation, enema, massage, inhalation and so on. Everything used should possess anti – vatika properties.

Healing Hands from Planet Ayurveda

1. Bone Support

As the name indicates, these capsules will definitely support your skeletal system, which is the prime matter in SEDT management. It strengthens the bones, reduces the pain and delays the progression of arthropathy in SEDT patients. Bone Support consist of:-

• Boswellia serrata (Asthishringala)
• Laccifera lacca (Laksha)
• Moringa (Morianga Oleifera)
• Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna)
• Pravala pishti (incinerated form of purified coral)

Boswellia is an excellent choice of remedy for joint disorders. It is a natural pain killer and fastens the reunion of bones. It helps to inhibit the bone mineral density loss and cartilage loss. It is possibly most effective for osteoarthritis. Laksha is mainly used to increase the bone density and joint disorders. It is a potent anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory medicine and even used for faster healing of fractures. Enriched with healthy antioxidants and bioactive plant compounds, moringa is highly nutritious. It is a body detoxifier and an excellent anti-inflammatory drug. The cardio protective action of Arjuna tree boosts the patient. Better blood circulation always makes better bones. Bone strengthening with enough calcium is made possible by the use of purified coral. Altogether, this is a magical combination capsules which supports the entire system of the body especially focusing on the skeletal system.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

2. Coral Calcium Complex

This is an excellent combination of drugs, which supplements calcium to the body to strengthen the bones. Bone infections are best treated by this complex. This complex includes:-

• Coral
• Agate
• Jawar Mohra Pishti
• Kamdudha Ras
• Mukta Pishti
• Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia)

Along with calcium supplementation, these capsules bolster the immune system, by the presence of Giloy (guduchi) in it.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

3. Boswellia-Curcumin

Again this is the combination of two very potent vata pacifying drugs, shallaki (boswellia serrata) and turmeric (curcuma longa). They are potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain killers) drugs. They help to boost the immune system and also to modulate and are mainly indicated to enhance the circulation in the body. This allows the body to gain more moistness. Curcumin is a potent anti-oxidant. Curcumin is very popular for its antimicrobial action.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

4. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha, The Indian Ginseng (withania somnifera) is a potent Adaptogen i.e. highly effective in managing stress including both physical and mental stress. It can be used to pacify all the 3 dosha, preferably vata. Hence, Ashwagandha is used as an effective remedy for restlessness and thereby offering a restorative sleep, which in turn gives a great symptomatic relief to SEDT patients. It helps to prevent the immunosuppressive activity of the body. It is also a rasayana, Rejuvenative. Rejuvenation helps in regeneration. It may even try to correct the gene mutation. Along with these properties, it improves the blood quality. Ashwagandha enhances the production of blood by hiking the bone marrow cellularity. Its efficacy in eliminating tumor producing cells out of the body is well appreciated.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with warm water, after meals.

Never expect too fast recovery, as SEDT is a genetic condition. But through the healing touch of Ayurveda, we can manage this condition to a great extent and can even delay the progression of the symptoms. These wonder medicines formulated by the experts of Planet Ayurveda, offer a great relief from the pain and agony of SEDT.

Give confidence to them, as stress and worries also aggravate vata and thus exacerbating the symptoms.