Symptoms of Avascular necrosis
- Deep, throbbing joint pain, often in hip or groin.
- Stiffness or difficulty walking or weight-bearing.
- Pain worsens with movement and improves with rest.
- Clicking, instability, or reduced joint range.
- Gradual joint collapse if untreated.
Common Causes of Avascular necrosis
- Trauma or fracture disrupts blood flow to bone.
- Steroid overuse damages rakta and impairs circulation.
- Alcoholism dries rasa and disturbs vāta.
- Chronic stress and exhaustion deplete ojas.
- Autoimmune or metabolic disorders damage bone nourishment.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Avascular necrosis
- Basti with marrow-nourishing oils strengthens majjā dhātu.
- Herbs like lakṣā, guggulu, and aśvagandhā rebuild bone and improve circulation.
- Warm oil massage and fomentation ease pain and stiffness.
- Iron and calcium-rich foods support rakta and asthi regeneration.
- Rasāyana therapy restores vitality and slows degeneration.