Hypochondriasis is a problem in which there is a preoccupied fear of having a major condition which persists in spite of proper health care evaluation and reassurance. The preoccupation is invariably serious, leads to clinically sizeable distress and is not delusional in character. The core feature of hypochondriasis is not preoccupation with the signs or symptoms by themselves, but relatively the anxiety of owning a severe illness, which is based mostly on the misinterpretation of bodily signs and sensations as proof of sickness.
The Ayurvedic treatment method of hypochondriasis is aimed at enhancing the patient’s ability to cope with the signs, alternatively than hoping to eliminate the signs. Therapy is aimed at increasing the will power, self esteem and overall health-notion of the client in Ayurvedic terminology, it would imply enhancing the ‘Oj’ dhatu of the client. Medicines like Vishwa (Zinziber officinalis), Marich (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Bhallatak (Semicarpus anacardium), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Laxmi-Vilas-Ras, Shrung-Bhasma, Abhrak-Bhasma, Trivang-Bhasma and Suvarna-Bhasma are applied on a very long phrase foundation for this intent. Medicines like Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Jayphal (Myristica fragrans) and Khurasani ova (Hyoscyamus niger) are utilized to treat involved nervousness and restlessness.
For patients who display screen a predominance of ‘Vat’ dosha, medicines like Bruhat-Vat-Chintamani, Maha-Vat-Vidhvans-Ras, Vat-Gajankush-Ras, Ekang-Veer-Ras, Vish-Tinduk-Vati and Agnitundi-Vati can be applied. Other medications like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Naagbala (Grewia hirsuta), Yashtimadhuk (Glycerrhiza glabra), Tapyadi-Loh, Punarnavadi-Mandur, Lohasav and Drakshasav are utilized to lower the ‘Vat’ dosha, to strengthen the immune status of the entire body and to improve the mental structure of the individual. Therapeutic massage of the whole physique applying medicated oils like Mahanarayan oil, Chandan-Bala-Laxadi oil, Mahamash oil and Maha-Saindhavadi oil is also very useful for this intent as also recurring, medicated enemas utilizing Maha-Sahachar oil and Ksheer-Bala oil.
It is extremely important to create a very good rapport and being familiar with with the individual, and to stay away from recurring investigations and many healthcare consultations. Psychotherapy and cognitive and behavioral treatment are also quite beneficial in dealing with hypochondriasis.