Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Bed Sores and Stiffness - #49424
MY BROTHER AGED 55 YEARS IS ON BED FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS , FOR THE PROBLEMS OF BED SORE . THE BED SORES ARE IN BOTH LEGS ABOVE THIGH AND AT BACK ,NEAR TO SPINE. THE PROBLEM OF BED SORES ARE AT THE VERGE OF RESOLVING. MY BROTHER HAS PAST HISTORY OF ACUTE KIDNEY INFECTION ( AKI) AND HAS CHRONIC CONSTRUCTION. FOR AKI , HE WAS ADMITTED IN JULY 2025 . THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. AT PRESENT HE HAS BEEN ON BED FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THE MAJOR PROBLEM AT PRESENT IS OF SEVERE STIFFNESS IN BOTH KNEES. HE CANNOT EVEN STRETCH HIS LEGS. DUE TO THIS REASON , HE IS ON BED . FOR PASSING URINE A FOLEYS CATHETER HAS BEEN INSERTED FROM TIME TO TIME DURING THESE MONTHS. COMPLETE URINE ANALYSIS HAS BEEN DONE FROM TIME TO TIME. AT PRESENT REPORT OF URINE ANALYSIS SHOWING INCREASED PUS CELLS , IT MEANS THAT HE HAS UTI. IN ADDITION TO THIS HIS HEMOGLOBIN IS BELOW 10 GM FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS. BLOOD TRANSFUSION WAS DONE DURING ADMISSION AND IRON AND FOLIC INJECTIONS AND TABLETS HAS BEEN GIVEN FROM TIME TO TIME. FOR KIDNEY INFECTION AND IN LATER STAGE URINARY INFECTION , MOST OF THE ANTIBIOTICS HAS BEEN USED. AT PRESENT HE IS RESISTANT TO MOST OF THE ANTIBIOTICS. I HAVE LOST MY FAITH IN ALOPATHY. AT PRESENT FROM INSIDE OF MY HEART I HAVE FAITH IN AYURVEDA AND OUR GLORIOUS PAST. WE ARE PURELY VEGETARIONS, WE DO NOT TAKE EVEN EGGS. PLEASE GIVE YOUR VALUABLE ADVICE , FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL THERAPY INCLUDING DIET PLAN AND ALSO TELL WHICH COOKING OIL WE HAVE TO USED. I SHALL BE OBLIGED. THANKING YOU.
How would you describe the severity of your brother's stiffness?:
- Moderate, limited movementHas your brother experienced any digestive issues during this time?:
- Occasional bloating or discomfortWhat is your brother's current level of hydration?:
- Drinks plenty of waterDoctors' responses
- Diagnosis (Ayurvedic): Vataja Stambha (Severe stiffness / contractures) Vrana Roga (Healing bedsores) Mutrakrichha / Mutraghata (Recurrent UTI) Pitta-Kshaya / Rakta Kshaya (Anemia / low hemoglobin) General Debility (Durbalya) - Internal Medications (Oral) 1)Ashwagandha Churna: 3 g with warm milk, morning and evening, for muscle and joint strength, immunity support, for 2–4 weeks. 2)Yogaraja Guggulu: 2 tablets (500 mg) after meals, twice daily, for stiffness reduction and Vata pacification, for 4–6 weeks. 3)Guduchi Satva or decoction : 20 ml morning and evening, for immunity and wound healing, for 3–4 weeks. 4)Punarnava decoction: 15ml in the morning, for kidney and urinary support, for 2–3 weeks. 5)Shatavari Churna: 2 g with warm milk at night, for general nourishment and anemia support, for 3–4 weeks. 6)Triphala Churna: 1 g at bedtime, for digestive support and detoxification, for 2–4 weeks. - External Therapy Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Warm Mahanarayan or Dhanwantharam oil, gently massaged on legs, thighs, and back. Avoid pressure on sores. Perform daily in the morning to reduce stiffness and improve circulation. - Swedana / Poultices: Apply warm Dashamoola or rice poultice on knees and thighs daily after massage to reduce Vata and improve flexibility under supervision of ayurvedic practitioner -Vrana Care (Bedsores): Clean wounds with warm Triphala decoction or Neem water and apply Neem oil or Yashtimadhu ointment twice daily to promote healing and prevent infection. - Passive Exercise / Repositioning: Gently move knees and legs within tolerance, twice daily, to prevent contractures and improve circulation. ** Diet Guidelines (Vegetarian, Vata-pacifying, Healing) Cooking Oil: Use sesame oil (til) or ghee for all cooking. Grains: Rice, broken wheat, oatmeal, barley. Legumes: Well-cooked moong dal or masoor dal. Vegetables: Pumpkin, bottle gourd, carrot, spinach, drumstick leaves. Fruits: Banana, papaya, pomegranate, amla. Nuts & Seeds: Soaked almonds and cashews in moderation. Spices: Turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, fennel (all gentle and Vata-pacifying). Beverages: Warm water, herbal decoctions, milk with ghee. Meal Pattern: Small, frequent, warm meals; avoid cold or raw foods. **Lifestyle & Supportive Care Reposition the patient every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers. Ensure adequate hydration to support kidneys and urinary tract health. Maintain strict catheter hygiene to prevent infection. Perform gentle passive exercises twice daily after massage. Keep legs and back warm; avoid exposure to cold.
Dear Friend Please shift your brother to nearest Ayurved Hospital for better management.
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