Common Causes of Rheumatic fever
- Untreated streptococcal throat infection.
- Āma formation from poor digestion and weak agni.
- Low immunity and recurrent respiratory infections.
- Crowded living conditions promoting infection spread.
- Genetic susceptibility influencing autoimmune response.
Symptoms of Rheumatic fever
- Fever with migrating joint pains.
- Red, swollen, and tender joints.
- Fatigue and loss of appetite.
- Shortness of breath or chest pain from heart involvement.
- Skin rashes or small nodules under skin.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Rheumatic fever
- Āma-pācana (digesting toxins) with herbs like dry ginger and trikatu.
- Śamana herbs like gudūcī and nimba for fever and immunity.
- Pañcakarma therapies for doṣa balance when strength permits.
- Light, warm diet supporting agni and reducing āma.
- Rasāyana like aśvagandhā for recovery and tissue strength.