Introduction
Cervical cancer is the cancer that affects the cells of the cervix. Infection with various strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitting infection, is the major reason.
During the early stages, there may not always be any signs or symptoms. In advanced stages, the woman may have abnormal bleeding per vagina after coitus/ in between periods/ after attaining menopause, pelvic pain, dyspareunia and profuse watery/ bloody discharge with or without foul smell from vagina.
Causes of Cervical cancer
Cancer is caused by mutation to DNA of cervical cells, their accumulation to form a tumour and metastasis to nearby cells. Not all individuals with HPV infection develops Cervical cancer. Environmental and lifestyle factors also play a role in the manifestation of this condition.
Cervical carcinoma may be of two types, squamous cell carcinoma (most common) and adenocarcinoma. Sometimes, both the types are seen simultaneously.
Being sexually active in young ages, having multiple sexual partners, weak immune system, other sexually transmitting infections, smoking and drugs preventing miscarriage (diethylstilbestrol) are the major risk factors. Repeated vaginal delivery or prolonged use of oral contraceptives by women with HPV infection also increase the incidence.
Treatment of Cervical cancer
Treatment for cervical cancer may differ according to the stage of cancer or associated health issues. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three can be adopted. Surgical removal of cancer cells, trachelectomy (removal of cervix) and hysterectomy (removal of cervix and uterus) are being done. For locally advanced cervical cancer, radiation therapy is used in combination with chemotherapy. It can also be recommended in post-surgical recurrence. Targeted drug therapy (in advanced cases), immunotherapy and palliative care as a support are other options.
Complications of Cervical cancer
Severe pain
Breathing issues
Lethargy & fatigue
Stroke
Renal failure
Bleeding (internal or vaginal)
Swelling of lower limbs
Blood mixed urine
Fistulae
Preventive measures of Cervical cancer
Adopting safe sexual practices, sticking on to sexual hygiene, undergoing routine pap smear tests and quitting the habit of smoking can prevent cervical cancer effectively. Get HPV vaccine especially by the risk groups.
Ayurvedic Concept of Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is a Yoni vyapad(disease inside the vagina). There will be various signs & symptoms like Yonisrava(vaginal discharge) Yonisoola (pain in the vagina) yonidourgandhya(foul smell in the vagina) or excessive bleeding. Cancer is depicted as Arbuda or Granthi in Ayurveda. Both are characterised by an unwanted growth or tumour confined to an area but Arbuda may show signs in other sites in the body as well. Cervical cancer is considered as Yoni Arbuda or Yoni granthi explained in Ayurveda. All the diseases of vagina are having an involvement of deranged Vaata dosha & cancer itself is an abnormally and out of control stage of Vaata dosha. As a tumour there will be associated Kapha dosha but in erosive stage, Pitta dosha will be more dominant.
Ayurvedic Nidana of Cervical cancer
Causative factors for the vitiation of Kapha-Pitta and Vaata, especially Apaana vaata
Vegadharana – holding of natural urges
Mental stress
Untimely food intake, sleep and bath
Sedentary lifestyle
Agnimandya or low digestive fire
Ayurvedic treatment for Cervical cancer
Samana therapies include internal medicines made up of herbs that will help prevent further progress of the disease & spread to other parts.
Sodhana therapies include Pachakarma procedures to clean the body from metabolic wate products, toxins and vitiated Doshas.
Whole body procedures include abhyanga (oil massage), pinda sweda(sweating therapy with bolus massage), udwartana(powder massage), Dhara(pouring od medicated liquids over the body or head, according to the condition of the patient), Virchana(therapeutic herbal purgation) and vasti( herbal enema).
Local procedures include Yoni kshalana(herbal douche), Yoni pichu(holding of herbally medicated tampoons), Yoni dhoopana(fumigation of the area with herbs), Uttara vasti ( administration of herbal oils or ghee preparations into the vagina)
Herbal Preparations for Cervical cancer
Guggulutiktakam kashayam
Rasaraj rasam
Kastooryadigulika
Kallyanagulam
Satavaree gulam
Sukumara ghrutam
Diet & Regimen
Food should not be vidaahi and guru. It should be light, fresh warm and home-made.
Avoid pickles, fried items, carbonated drinks and junk foods.
Stop using alcohol & unprotected sex.
Maintain a healthy weight
Maintain a sleep schedule.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle and mental stress.
Yoga and pranayama
Yoga helps improve the circulation and boost the functioning of immune system. It helps to maintain general health and balance between body & mind.
Yoga postures like bhadrasanam, Veerasanam, Padmasanam, Salabhasanam, Pavanamuktasanam etc help regulate Apaana vaayu and help in cervical cancer patients.
Nadee suddhi pranayama can control the body temperature in a balanced state.
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