Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is rare and occurs mostly in people in their 50s. With this condition, tumors are formed in your upper small intestine, and hydrochloric acid is produced in your stomach. Peptic ulcers can form as a result of this excess acid. While treatments for this condition include medicine to reduce the acid and surgery to remove tumors, there is also an herbal approach to treat the symptoms.
Ayurvedic Approach
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian healing process associated with treating conditions and diseases with natural herbs and meditation. Known as the study of life and science, Ayurveda is based on the concept of Tridosha, which classifies people, diseases and remedies into three categories: Vata (air), Kapha (water or mucous) and Pitta (fire).
According to the Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome organization website, Ayurveda may be helpful in treating the symptoms of gastro-intestinal target ulcers and pancreatic and duodenal tumors associated with this condition. It lists Ayurvedic drugs such as Praval-bhasma, Shankh-bhasma and Kamdudha-Ras as treatments for stomach acid production and intestinal ulcers. Herbal medications such as Haritaki (Terminalis chebula), sunthi (Zinzibar officinalis) and Bhrungraj (Eclipta alba) are also listed in the treatment of these symptoms. For diarrhea, Kutaj-Parpati is listed as a treatment, and for bleeding associated with stomach and intestinal ulcers, it lists Vasa (Adhatoda vasaka). Stress associated with Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome can be treated with jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), and tumors in your pancreas or duodenum can be treated with drugs such as Maha-Manjishtadi-Qadha.
If you choose to utilize the Ayurvedic approach to heal your symptoms, do an online search for practitioners near you. He or she can make an assessment to which kind of herbal medication to prescribe.
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