How is the Ayurvedic perspective on vasculitis different from Western medical understanding?
The first difference is in the diagnosis of vasculitis. Western medical doctors diagnose vasculitis by ordering blood tests and medical imaging. In Ayurveda, we examine the three Dosha’s by examining your symptoms and pulse.
The second difference is in how we treat vasculitis. Western medical doctors treat vasculitis by prescribing medication that suppresses the immune system. In Ayurveda, we try to balance the three Dosha’s through Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic lifestyle advice. This advice is based on individual needs.
What type of person develops vasculitis?
In general, a Kapha type person is more prone to the development of vasculitis. This is because the excessive production of Kapha can block the arteries and veins of the cardiovascular system, as well as the pathways of the lymphatic system.
However, there is no concrete rule which states that only a Kapha type person can develop vasculitis. AnyonewhoseDosha’s becomes unbalanced can develop vasculitis.
We can only assess what caused the vasculitis by examining your symptoms and pulse. Click here to request a consultation by Raman Das at the YATAN Ayurvedic Centre.
What are the risks that vasculitis can pose?
If left untreated, vasculitis can pose many health risks. Every aspect of the disease becomes worse with time. It is not something that will disappear on its own.
Vasculitis can affect any part of the body. Untreated, it can spread to more and more parts of the body. It can go from a localized problem that affects only the legs or skin, to a systemic problem that affects your whole body.
Internal organs can become blocked from the inside, including the eyes, mouth and lungs.
As the vasculitis becomes more systemic, health issues accumulate. Naturally, poor health leads to a life that is less enjoyable and more distressing.