Treatment Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases And Panel Test
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are a result of unprotected sex. These infections don’t just take a toll on the sufferer’s physical health, but also affect them mentally. It can be very distressing for the sufferer to deal with the discomfort that STDs bring. They may not be able to talk about their condition even with their doctor delaying the treatment.
However, there is no shame in suffering from STDs. Like other infections, they can be tended to and treated with allopathic, as well as ayurvedic treatment modalities. The latter one, though, is much preferable.
STDs and Ayurveda
Ayurveda is one of the most preferred treatment modes for sexually transmitted diseases or Firang or Upadamsha, as they are known in Ayurveda. With its potent remedies and medications, and the lifestyle changes it reinforces, Ayurveda has become the treatment of choice for people suffering from any kind of sexually transmitted disease.
Ayurveda uses a person’s dietary habits, lifestyle, and body system to treat the infection. The doctors also suggest some breathing exercises to cure the infection completely.
According to Ayurveda, STDs can happen due to-
- Injuries due to nails, bites, or teeth
- Abrasion while handling
- Unclean genitalia
- Infection through sexual contact (vaginal infection)
- Excessive and unethical sexual activities
The treatment plan for sexually transmitted diseases in Ayurveda depends on several factors, including doshas. As per the doshas and the manifested systems, Ayurveda broadly divides STDs into five types, namely Vataja Upadamsha, Pittaja Updamsha, Kaphaja Upadamsha, Sannipathaja Upadamsha, and Raktaja Updamsha.
The doctors check the symptoms to distinguish between these various kinds of STDs and then provide specific treatment to cure the condition.
Management of sexually transmitted diseases
The doctors prescribe anti-infective treatment and recommend some preventive measures in people with high behavior risk.
Leading a holistic lifestyle and avoiding intellectual errors are ideal ways to keep the risks of STDs at bay. Ayurveda prescribes symptomatic treatment with some specific herbal medications and wound care for the lesions or sores.
The herbs that have proved their potency in dealing with STDs include Chandan, Yashtimadhu, Manjishta, and Haldi.
Aahar (Diet recommendations for STDs)
- Consume a nutritious diet including poultry, eggs, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and cereals.
- Take a light diet.
- Take sour and sweet food.
- Do not consume astringent items and excessive salt.
Vihar (Lifestyle changes for STDs)
- Follow a systematic daily routine. Have a healthy sleeping and walking pattern. Also, monitor sexual activities and do regular exercises.
- Take a rest.
- Consume warm water.
- Sleep early.
- Avoid excessive exercise, stress, excessive and unprotected sex, and suppression of urges.
STD Panel Test
Sexually transmitted diseases panel test is a screen test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, as well as HIV. People who are sexually very active or have unprotected sex are recommended to screen for sexually transmitted diseases to stay informed about their sexual health.
The bottom line
STDs are common infections and can be treated easily with Ayurvedic medicines and other remedies. People with STDs should visit their Ayurvedic doctors and seek proper treatment.
