Frequently Asked Questions
What is tetraplegia ?
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What is the Ayurvedic interpretation of quadriplegia ?
Vatavyadhi is a group of diseases caused mainly due to the vitiation of vata dosha. Sarvanga vata is a vatavyadhi wherein the vata dosha gets aggravated and spreads in the entire body. It then goes on to dry up the blood vessels and ligaments and causes loss of sensation and loss of movement.
Therefore, quadriplegia can be correlated to sarvanga vata.
Therefore, quadriplegia can be correlated to sarvanga vata.
What are the causes of quadriplegia ?
One of the main causes that we usually see clinically is spinal cord injuries.
● Injuries of the spinal cord - the spinal cord comprises numerous nerves that relay messages to and fro the brain. An injury to the spinal cord would result in catastrophic damage to the body. The nerves get destroyed as a result of which the patient either becomes hemiplegic or quadriplegic.
● Stroke - stroke is one of the main causative factors of paralysis. A patient who suffers from a stroke usually ends up being hemiplegic or quadriplegic.
● Hereditary - it can be passed down through generations.
● Due to cerebral palsy - children diagnosed with cerebral palsy are usually quadriplegic.
● Infections of the spinal cord
● Tumors in the spinal cord
● Stroke - stroke is one of the main causative factors of paralysis. A patient who suffers from a stroke usually ends up being hemiplegic or quadriplegic.
● Hereditary - it can be passed down through generations.
● Due to cerebral palsy - children diagnosed with cerebral palsy are usually quadriplegic.
● Infections of the spinal cord
● Tumors in the spinal cord
What are the ayurvedic medicines that can be prescribed for quadriplegia ?
The medications that can be prescribed are :
● Sahacharadi kashayam
● Sahacharadi thailam
● Karpasasthyadi thailam
● Maharasnadi kashayam
● Ksheerabala thailam
● Sahacharadi kashayam
● Sahacharadi thailam
● Karpasasthyadi thailam
● Maharasnadi kashayam
● Ksheerabala thailam
What are the symptoms of quadriplegia ?
The symptoms usually seen in quadriplegic patients are :
● Weakness of the affected muscles
● Cessation of movements of the limbs
● Uncontrolled movement of the bladder and bowel
● In some cases difficulty in breathing
● Slurring of speech might be seen
● Loss of sensation in the limbs
● Weakness of the affected muscles
● Cessation of movements of the limbs
● Uncontrolled movement of the bladder and bowel
● In some cases difficulty in breathing
● Slurring of speech might be seen
● Loss of sensation in the limbs
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