Retinoblastoma is an eye cancer that affects the retina. It most commonly affects young children.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- CAUSES OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- DIAGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- TREATMENTS FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- PROGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- COMPLICATIONS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- RETINOBLASTOMA AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- HOME REMEDIES FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Blurred vision
- Distorted vision
- Eye swelling
- Redness
- White pupil
CAUSES OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Genetic mutations
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF RETINOBLASTOMA
In retinoblastoma, genetic mutations occur in the nerve cells of the retina. The uncontrolled growth and multiplication of nerve cells cause the formation of the tumour.
DIAGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Diagnosis through clinical features
- Vision tests
- Ultrasound scanning
- CT scan
- MRI scan
TREATMENTS FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Focal laser treatment
PROGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
As per statistics, the 5-year survival rate for children with retinoblastoma is 96%.
COMPLICATIONS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Complete loss of vision
- Metastasis
RETINOBLASTOMAAND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, symptoms of retinoblastoma like blurred vision are managed based on “timira chikilsa”
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Excess consumption of unwholesome food
- Janmakrita – genetic factors
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Blurred vision
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
Due to the nidanas, doshas become vitiated and get sthanasamsraya (accumulation) in the eyes and symptoms of timira manifest.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Diminished vision – heena drishti
- Sopha – swelling
- Rakta varna – redness
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF RETINOBLASTOMA
- Retinoblastoma is incurable. The symptoms are only managed by Ayurvedic treatments.
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Internal administration of triphala churna along with honey
- Triphaladi Ghana vati
- Saptamrita loha
- Netra bandha with Kadalikandha
- Padabhyanga with Ksheerabala taila
- Netra seka with kwatha of Triphala, Yastimadhu, Lodra and Musta
- Bidalaka with Triphalachoorna and Rasanjana
- Shirodhara (Takradhara) with vasaguduchyadikwatha
- Tarpana with Mahatriphala ghrita
AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Virechana – purgation
- Nasya – anutaila, durvadi ghrita, shatbindhu taila
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Triphaladi Ghana vati
- Saptamrita loha
HOME REMEDIES FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Intake of Indian gooseberry
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR RETINOBLASTOMA
- Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like unctuous food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume a balanced diet rich in vitamin A
- Avoid more oily foods, junk foods