Management of Afibrinogenemia in Ayurveda

Afibrinogenemia is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the normal process of blood clotting after an injury. The disorder leads to uncontrolled bleeding in affected patients because of the lack of 'fibrinogen' blood protein which facilitates the clotting process after injury-related damage to blood vessels. The disorder can be managed safely and naturally with the help of some beneficial herbal products offered by Planet Ayurveda herbal manufacturing company.

Afibrinogenemia: Introduction

Afibrinogenemia is a blood fibrinogen disorder because of which blood does not clot normally in affected individuals. The disorder is a genetically-inherited or congenital condition. It is characterized by uncontrolled/excessive bleeding because of the inability of blood clots to protect the body after an injury. Afibrinogenemia also called Congenital Afibrinogenemia is believed to affect nearly one in 1 million people across the world.

The occurrence of Afibrinogenemia is linked to the absence (or reduced levels) of the 'fibrinogen' blood protein because of mutations in one of the three fibrinogen genes alpha-chain (FGA), beta-chain (FGB) or gamma-chain (FGG). Fibrinogen is a blood coagulation factor the protein gets converted into 'fibrin' which is essential for the formulation of blood clots to stop bleeding after an injury. 

In people suffering from Afibrinogenemia, the level of fibrinogen protein in the blood is less than 0.1 g/L. The low fibrinogen levels result in bleeding abnormalities, which can be mild in some patients and severe in others. The first evident indication of the disorder is bleeding from the umbilical cord immediately after birth.

Afibrinogenemia patients are prone to hemorrhage or instances of severe bleeding, especially during the early years of life. The disorder generally affects the skin, oral cavity, nose, joints, muscles, liver, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, and central nervous system. Moreover, in some extremely rare cases, Afibrinogenemia can also cause intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the skull) which can be fatal.

Afibrinogenemia: Symptoms

The first symptom of Afibrinogenemia is hemorrhage from the umbilical cord at birth. Later in life, the bleeding abnormalities indicative of the disorder involve the following symptoms:

• Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding after injury
• Bruising easily even from a minor injury
• Nasal bleeding which is difficult to stop
• Oral mucosa bleeds
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Bleeding in the joints
• CNS hemorrhaging
• Heavy bleeding after surgery
• Spontaneous rupture of the spleen.

In women suffering from Afibrinogenemia in particular, some of the symptoms of the bleeding disorder are:

• Increased risk of vaginal bleeding
• Excessive loss of blood during menstruation
• Recurrent miscarriages.

Afibrinogenemia: Treatment

The Treatment of Afibrinogenemia essentially comprises fibrinogen replacement therapy, for which patients require regular injections and monitoring of fibrinogen levels in the blood. Commonly, the patients suffering from the disorder receive transfusions of cryoprecipitate so that excessive bleeding episodes can be controlled, especially when the patients have to undergo a surgical procedure.

For Natural Management of Afibrinogenemia, Planet Ayurveda offers the Following Herbal Products:

1. Kamdudha Ras Moti Yukt

Kamdudha ras (moti yukt) is a herbo -mineral ayurvedic composition that possesses various beneficial medicinal benefits.

The tablets are prepared from several useful herbs and mineral ingredients, including

• Giloy satva (extract of Tinospora cordifolia)
• Swarna gairika (Ferrum haematite)
• Moti pishti (Pearl powder)
• Praval pishti (Coral powder)
• Mukta Shukti pishti (Pearl oyster shell powder)
• Shankh bhasma (Conch shell calx)
• Kapardika bhasma (Cowrie calx), etc.

The use of these capsules is beneficial for patients suffering from afibrinogenemia as the above mentioned combination is very useful in pacifying the vitiated pitta dosha. It has various other health benefits also such as improves digestion, improves the reproductive system, and also manages burning sensation in the body.

Dosage: One tablet twice a day.

2. Amalaki Rasayan

Amalaki rasayan is prepared by planet ayurveda using natural extract of a very beneficial ayurvedic herb amla (Emblica officinalis). The use of these capsules is beneficial for patients suffering from afibrinogenemia because of its various medicinal properties. It is a coolant and helps to balance all the three dosha of the body. Amalaki rasayan helps to pacify the pitta dosha and is thus very useful in bleeding disorders such as afibrinogenemia. It is also known to improve the healing power of the body.

Dosage: One capsule twice a day.

3. Amla Saar

Amla saar is an ayurvedic liquid preparation that contains natural extracts of amla (Emblica officinalis). There are various medicinal benefits of amla saar such as promoting healing, improving bleeding disorders, rejuvenating the body cells,etc. By balancing the aggravated pitta dosha, it helps to manage the condition of afibrinogenemia effectively. It also improves the strength and immune system of the body.

Dosage: 2 teaspoons twice a day.

4. Kaharva Pishti

The kaharva pishti is a very beneficial ayurvedic preparation which is helpful in managing a variety of health conditions. It is prepared using Amber (kaharwa) and gulab jal (rose water). Kaharva pishti is useful in afibrinogenemia because of its pitta and rakta pacifying properties. It is useful in a variety of other health conditions also such as menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, ulcerative colitis, bleeding haemorrhoids, etc.

Dosage: One tablet twice a day.

5. Shonit Stambhak Vati

Shonit stambhak vati is being prepared by planet ayurveda using various natural ayurvedic extracts which contain numerous beneficial medicinal properties.

The tablets are prepared from several useful herbs and mineral ingredients, including

• Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea)
• Mochrasa (Bombax malabaricum)
• Shuddha Laksha (Laccifer lacca)
• Kaharava pishti (Natural calcium compound)
• Lajjalu (Mimosa pudica)
• Sheesham (Dalbergia sisso)
• Doorva (Cynodon dactylon)

Shonit stambhak vati is useful in improving the condition of afibrinogenemia as it helps to manage bleeding. It contains a combination of ayurvedic herbs which help to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha and also possess styptic properties. It can be used in various other health conditions also such as chronic bleeding conditions, bleeding haemorrhoids, etc.

Dosage: Two tablets two times a day.

6. Giloyghan Vati

Giloy ghan vati is a very beneficial ayurvedic preparation that possesses numerous medicinal properties. It contains natural extracts of giloy (Tinospora cordifolia). Giloy ghan vati helps to improve the condition of afibrinogenemia as it possesses antioxidant properties, healing properties, anti viral properties, etc. It is coolant in nature and is very useful in managing various bleeding disorders. Giloy ghan vati is helpful in managing a variety of other health conditions also such as skin diseases, anaemia, indigestion, excessive thirst, etc.

Dosage: Two tablets two times a day.

Conclusion

Planet Ayurveda's herbal products for managing Afibrinogenemia are prepared from 100% pure and natural ingredients. The products are completely safe to use because they do not contain any chemicals, additives, preservatives, starch, yeast, artificial colors, binders, or fillers. Nonetheless, it is advised that people suffering from Afibrinogenemia should use the products in consultation with an expert Ayurveda practitioner.