Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD), also known as overlap disease, shows collective symptoms of conditions like- primary lupus, Myositis, scleroderma, and polymyositis. In some cases, individuals may acquire Sjogren’s syndrome. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the fibers that provide support to the body. The symptoms of MCTD are- Cold and numb fingers or toes, swollen fingers or hands, muscle & joint pain, rashes, etc.
According to Ayurveda, the MCTD condition is the result of Amavata and Vatarakta. This is due to the disturbance of the autoimmune system of the body. Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)is a condition in which Vata dosha is vitiated and gets accumulated in joints. Vatarakta is a condition in which Vata dosha is imbalanced and affects Rakta dhatu. These conditions together promote the accumulation of toxins in the body leading to inflammatory changes in the vasculature of the connective tissue.
The ayurvedic approach to treating MCTD is by eliminating toxins from the body. This process involves therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Rasayana Prayoga, Raktamokshana, etc. The treatment is associated with the intake of herbs like- Ashwagandha, Haridra, etc. that are known to boost the immune system & Ojas. These herbs along with therapies help in eliminating toxins from the body and restoring normal healing and functioning of the body. This line of treatment helps to reverse the condition of MCTD in a completely natural way.
Unlike other treatment procedures that jump straight to symptom management, we address the root-cause of the disease.
Despite the fact that the origin is unknown, mixed connective tissue disease is an autoimmune condition. Your immune system, which is in charge of fending off illness, mistakenly targets healthy cells in autoimmune diseases.
Your immune system attacks the fibers that provide your body structure and stability when you have a connective tissue illness. Some sufferers of mixed connective tissue disease have a history of the illness in their families. But it's still unknown how genetics play a part in the illness.
Other potential reasons include exposure to certain viruses or chemicals like polyvinyl chloride and silica.
Ayurveda treats the root cause of the disease. MCTD is an autoimmune disease that is caused due to accumulation of Ama in the body. This ama is accumulated due to vitiation of doshas and weak digestive fire- Agni. This in turn leads to low Ojas.
MCTD condition is the result of Amavata and Vatarakta. This is due to the disturbance of the autoimmune system of the body. Amavata (Rheumatoid Arthritis)is a condition in which Vata dosha is vitiated and gets accumulated in joints. Vatarakta is a condition in which Vata dosha is imbalanced and affects Rakta dhatu. These conditions together promote the accumulation of toxins in the body leading to inflammatory changes in the vasculature of the connective tissue.
The ayurvedic approach to treating MCTD is by eliminating toxins from the body. This process involves therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Poorvabhisamskaar, Rasayana Prayoga, Raktamokshana, etc. The treatment is associated with the intake of herbs like- Ashwagandha, Haridra, etc. that are known to boost the immune system & Ojas. These herbs along with therapies help in eliminating toxins from the body and restoring normal healing and functioning of the body. This line of treatment helps to reverse the condition of MCTD in a completely natural way.
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