ABSTRACT
Partial Empty Sella Syndrome is considered as a rare syndrome that is associated with sella turcica, a part of the skull. Skull is an important part of our body as it protects our head which includes one of the important organs of our body that is the brain. The main functions of the skull are supporting the face and protecting the soft tissues of the head. It is quite important to take care of the skull, as once the skull gets affected a person could face a lot of problems. It may lead to brain damage and result in fatal conditions. In this article we will study one of the conditions of the skull that is partial empty sella syndrome and how we can manage with the help of ayurvedic management.
INTRODUCTION
Empty sella syndrome is one of the rarest disorders that includes the part of the skull named as sella turcica. The sella turcica is located at the base of the skull in the sphenoid bone which holds on the pituitary gland. In case of partial empty sella syndrome the part of the skull sella turcica is partially filled by CSF (cerebral fluid). The pituitary gland gets smaller in size in case of partial empty sella syndrome. When there is some underlying condition the partial empty sella syndrome is known as the secondary empty sella syndrome and when there is no associated cause then it is known as primary empty sella syndrome. Further we will discuss the cause and symptoms of empty sella syndrome.
CAUSES
As we read earlier it is of two types primary and the secondary one so the causes are different for both the types. The causes for primary empty sella syndrome are not clear yet but it can be related to birth defect that is in the diaphragma sellae which is a membrane covering the sella turcica. Some of the patients are born with a small tear in the covering of sella turcica that leads to CSF leakage in the sella turcica. And it is not clear that this is the exact cause of this syndrome but considered as one of the risk factors. Now let's see the causes of secondary empty sella syndrome, these may includes head trauma, infection, pituitary tumours, radiation therapy, intracranial hypertension, sheehan syndrome, neurosarcoidosis- these all are the conditions of the brain and pituitary that may lead to empty sella syndrome.
SYMPTOMS
Empty sella syndrome although doesn't show any symptoms but in case of secondary empty sella syndrome a person may experience symptoms associated with the particular condition. Most of the patients with this syndrome suffered from chronic headaches but nobody is sure if it is due to the empty sella syndrome or due to high blood pressure. Other symptoms associated with the pituitary gland as its shrinkage occur in this syndrome. Rarely the empty sella syndrome associated with the building up of pressure in sella tunica that leads to the following symptoms:
- Leakage of spinal fluid from the nose
- Problematic vision
- Swelling of optic nerve in the eye
- Low production of pituitary hormones
- Increase in pressure of spinal fluid
- Impotence in Men
- Hampered menstruation in females
DIAGNOSIS
Empty sella syndrome is not easy to diagnose as it does not produce any specific symptoms. If there is a suspicion of the disorder in some cases then the case will be further diagnosed with physical examination and after that one review is taken on the medical history of the patient. For clear diagnosis CT Scan and MRI is to be done. This examination also helps in diagnosing if the empty sella syndrome is partial or total. One other thing is to be added in a clear diagnosis that is the examination of pituitary hormones such as Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), Luteinising hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Prolactin (PRL) and some other. So these are some steps of diagnosing the empty sella syndrome to be followed for clear diagnosis.
AYURVEDIC VIEW
As per ayurveda there is no direct correlation of Empty Sella Syndrome, there is the involvement of all the tridosha in thi syndrome. As the pathology of the disease is like there is the accumulation of CSF in sella turcica and then the size of the pituitary gets shrinked, at last there is depletion of pituitary hormones. So the flow of CSF into sella turcica is due to vitiation of vata dosha, the accumulation is due to increase in kapha dosha and the low secretion of pituitary hormones are due to vitiation of pitta dosha. So in the management of partial empty sella syndrome we have to keep regulating the tridosha. Below we are going to discuss the herbal remedies by Planet Ayurveda that helps in the management of Partial Empty Sella Syndrome.
HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR PARTIAL EMPTY SELLA SYNDROME
Planet Ayurveda is a GMP certified ayurvedic clinic which formulates their own ayurvedic formulations. All the formulations produced by Planet Ayurveda are free from any kind of additives, preservatives, color, fillers, resins, etc. The formulations are made under the strict guidance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. They ayurvedic supplements for managing almost all the health issues and for Partial Empty Sella Syndrome Planet Ayurveda listed 7 herbal remedies. Now we are going to discuss how all the herbal remedies work in managing Partial Empty Sella Syndrome below:
PRODUCT LIST
1. Brahmi Capsules
2. Gotukola Capsules
3. Ashwagandha Ghan Vati
4. Telomere Boost Up
5. Yogendra Ras
6. Jeevantiyadi Ghrit
7. Gandhak Rasayan
PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION
1. BRAHMI CAPSULES
Brahmi capsules by Planet Ayurveda are single herbal remedies which consist of standardized extract of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). Brahmi herb consists of antioxidant properties as well as medhya properties that make it effective in case of Empty Sella syndrome. It helps in preventing the degeneration of the pituitary gland due to its antioxidant properties and helps in regulating the pituitary functioning too. So by doing so Brahmi capsules alleviates the various symptoms of Partial Empty Sella Syndrome.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
2. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
Gotu Kola Capsules are formulated by Planet Ayurveda by the single herbal ingredient gotukola (Centella asiatica). This herb is considered as one of the medhya rasayana which means it has a miraculous effect on the nervous system. These capsules even consist of hypertensive properties that aid in lowering the high blood pressure levels which is one of the major symptoms of the Partial Empty Sella syndrome. So due to neuroprotective properties it assists in regulating the levels of pituitary hormones thus alleviates the associated symptoms of Empty Sella Syndrome.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
3. ASHWAGANDHAGHAN VATI
Ashwagandhaghan vati is a formulation by Planet Ayurveda which is available in tablet form. These herbal tablets consist of Ashwagandha herb (Withania somnifera) that is an effective adaptogenic herb in nature. The adaptogenic properties of ashwagandha helps in reducing stress in the body which further prevents the damage at cellular level. As stress has a direct harmful effect on the endocrine system, the adaptogenic property of ashwagandha by reducing stress alleviates the symptoms of empty sella syndrome by regulating the pituitary hormones.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water meals.
4. TELOMERE BOOSTUP
Telomere boostup is a herbal remedy formulated by Planet Ayurveda in capsule form. These capsules consist of standardized ingredients like Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Ashwagandha (withania somnifera), Grape seed (Vitis vinifera), Amla (Emblica officinalis) and some others. All the ingredients of these capsules help in boosting the immunity levels as well as being enriched with antioxidant properties initiates the functions of pituitary.
Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.
5. JEEVANTYADI GHRITA
Jeevantyadi ghrita is a classical ayurvedic formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda as mentioned in classical texts. This ghrita is available in lehya (jam) form which consists of ingredients like jeevanti (Leptadenia reticulata), triphala (Emblica officinalis, Terminalia billerica, Terminalia chebula), lodhra (Symplocos racemosa), draksha (Vitis vinifera). This formulation helps in regulating the pitta dosha which further regulates the pituitary hormones and alleviates the associated symptoms.
Dosage: 1 tsp twice daily with plain water after meals.
6. YOGENDRA RAS
Yogendra ras is one of the best ayurvedic formulations for neurological and endocrine disorders. This is formulated by Planet Ayurveda as per mentioned in classical ayurvedic texts and is available in tablet form. It consists of ingredients like parad (purified mercury), loha bhasma (calyx of iron), gandhaka (purified sulphur), swarna bhasma (calyx of gold) and some others. This is a miraculous ayurvedic immunity booster and a nervine tonic. Yogendra ras consists of yogovahi properties due to which when any ayurvedic formulation is consumed along with yogendra ras then it boosts up the effect of that particular ayurvedic formulation after intake. So by consuming yogendra ras in case of partial empty sella syndrome you will definitely get good results.
Dosage: 1 tablet twice daily to be chewed.
7. GANDHAK RASAYAN
Gandhak rasayana by Planet Ayurveda is an ayurvedic formulation in tablet form. These ayurvedic tablets consist of shuddha gandhak (purified sulfur) that acts as a natural immune booster. The formulation consists of adaptogenic properties as well as acts as a natural antibiotic. It helps in reducing the stress in the body which in turn boost up the activity of the nervous as well as endocrine system. So with all the above ayurvedic formulations gandhak rasayana aids in the management of Partial Empty Sella Syndrome.
Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.
CONCLUSION
CONTACT PLANET AYURVEDA TO PROVIDE YOU THE COSTING / ORDERING AND DELIVERY INFORMATION AT - COSTING.PLANETAYURVEDA@GMAIL.COM OR CALL AT +91-172-5214040Empty sella syndrome is one of the rarest disorders that includes the part of the skull named as sella turcica. The sella turcica is located at the base of the skull in the sphenoid bone which holds on the pituitary gland. The pathology of the disease is like there is the accumulation of CSF in sella turcica and then the size of the pituitary gets shrinked, at last there is depletion of pituitary hormones. As per ayurveda the flow of CSF into sella turcica is due to vitiation of vata dosha, the accumulation is due to increase in kapha dosha and the low secretion of pituitary hormones are due to vitiation of pitta dosha. The symptoms include hypertension and the various symptoms associated with pituitary gland. In this article there is mentioned the solution of this syndrome with the herbal remedy by Planet Ayurveda. All the formulations are free from any kind of additives and preservatives. So without any fail in the diet and lifestyle consume the herbal remedies and get rid of your health concerns. If you have any query while consuming these herbal remedies you can share your query on www.PlanetAyurveda.com