LEUKAEMIAS

Haemopoietic stem cells are capable of self-renewal as well as differentiation into the various cellular components of blood. This orderly sequence, when interrupted by malignant transformation results in leukaemia. A subset of these disorders that rapidly lead to death if untreated and others with less aggressive behaviour are called chronic leukaemias.

Types

a) Acute –
1) Lymphoblastic leukaemia
2) Honlymphoblastic leukaemia

b) Chronic –
1) Chronic myeloid leukaemia
2) Leukaemias of lymphoid cells
3) Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
4) Hairy cell leukaemia

Causes

No single cause can be pinpointed however, some are

- Gastric disorders 
- Ataxia telangiectasia
- Blooms syndrome
- Down's syndrome
Environmental factors – benzene, hydrocarbons, ionizing radiations, retroviruses

Symptoms

1) Easy fatigability, dyspnoea due to anemia
2) Bleeding
3) Increased incidence of infection especially of the skin, gums, perianal region lungs and urinary tract
4) Bone pain especially bone tenderness
5) Headache, vomiting, convulsions
6) Lymph node enlargement

Therapeutic consideration

1) Reduce oxidative stress – fresh fruits and vegetables reduce free radicals
2) Increase oxidation of tissues through exercise, pranayama, yogasana
3) Improve nutritional status – whole wheat bread, milk
4) Iron Vit-B complex, Vit-C, Vit-E*
5) Liver tonic
6) Ayurvedic medicines
7) Support for patients taking chemotherapy with ayurvedic medicines

Ayurveda approach

According to ayurveda, all three doshas are involved in this disease and is difficult to cure. But if ayurvedic medicines are started with diet control, this disease can be controlled very successfully, especially chronic leukaemias. Therefore, ayurvedic treatment is definitely advised for this problem.

Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.