Peracute Fatal Enterocolitis In Horses

By Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan
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Abstract
Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses is a disease in which there is sudden diarrhea (watery) and shock is also present. Fever may also present but come back to normal soon and there may be an increased heart beat. In this article we are going to discuss Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses as well as the Ayurvedic aspect of disease as well as Ayurvedic management of disease. So be with me till the end.

Introduction
Digestive system of horses is very unique as they only eat plant material and their maximum food is digested in hindgut. As fiber-rich products cannot be digested in the small intestine, so in the gut of horses there are billions of bacteria which helps in digestion of fibers. Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses is considered a fatal disease as it results in death of horses. Due to some infection, there is inflammation of the intestine which further results in necrosis. In this disease there is sudden watery diarrhea, tachycardia, tachypnea, cold extremities, stress and sometimes depression. Due to watery diarrhea there may be dehydration. There may be purplish discoloration of ...
... the mucous membrane and hypovolemic shock. There may be oozing or blood stained watery discharge. Due to the onset of these symptoms there may be death of horses within 3 hours of onset of symptoms.

Ayurvedic aspect of disease
Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses can be correlated by predominance of pitta dosha in the body. Due to increase in pitta dosha and some amount of vata dosha in the body it may cause fever (on/off), diarrhea, tachycardia and also bleeding along with stool. Ayurveda helps in pacifying the pitta dosha as well as vata dosha from the body. With proper diet and lifestyle management this disease i.e. Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses can be treated.

Causes of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses:-
The main causes of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses are listed below:-
• Stress
• Any history of surgery or transport
• Bacterial Infections (E.coli)
• Microbial infections (Clostridium difficile or Clostridium perfringens)
• Viral infections
• Fungal infections
• Food allergies
• Inflammatory bowel diseases
• Toxin ingestion
• Excessive use of NSAIDS
• Dietary imbalance

Symptoms of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses:-
The symptoms of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses are listed below:-
• Fever (which normalises too fast)
• Watery diarrhoea
• Hypovolemic shock
• Tachycardia
• Tachypnea
• Depression
• Extreme dehydration
• Bleeding with stools
• Cold extremities
• Inflammation of colon and caecum
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite

Diagnosis of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses:-
• Medical history
• Physical examination
• Blood tests
• Stool test
• Faecal occult blood test

Treatment of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses:-
• Fluid therapy (intravenous)
• Antibiotic administration (broad spectrum)
• Analgesics
• Protein supplements to be given
• Electrolyte replacement

As there is no sure cure of this in modern medicines and also there are so many side effects on our body by allopathic treatment. Ayurveda is based on natural science and so all Ayurvedic remedies relate to nature. So, Ayurvedic medicines use natural herbs, extracts, and plants. One of the common advantages of Ayurveda over allopathic medicine is that the herbs and plants that are used do not have any side effects that allopathic medicine has. Ayurveda helps in treating the disease along with the all-round development, pacifying tridoshas of the body and wellbeing of the human body. The fact that Ayurvedic treatment takes time and that often results are delayed cannot be denied. Moreover, a plus point of Ayurvedic treatment is that it does not involve any side effects.

Ayurvedic treatment of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses by planet Ayurveda:-
Planet Ayurveda is a globally recognized firm that provides best herb remedies to the patient because it extracts pure raw materials from the herb and has the best overall result since 20 years. Planet Ayurveda offers the best quality herbal remedies along with lifestyle and dietary guidelines. With the planet Ayurveda Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses is cured by all natural herbs which are 100% natural and pure vegetarian. All the products are free from chemicals, colours, additives and other chemicals. All the products are manufactured under Ayurvedic board guidelines. In Ayurveda, one of the best methods to overcome Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses, is to normalise the dosha in the body. Planet Ayurveda provides the best Ayurvedic medicines to treat the imbalanced tri dosha. Ayurvedic medicines help in removing the disease from its root and maintain a healthy life. By ayurvedic medicines the reoccurrence of disease is less and there is no side effect of the treatment. Its products are pure vegetarian and naturally extracted from the herb and medicinal plant. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making their product best.

The following herbal remedies from planet Ayurveda are -:
• Halorhena Plus capsules - 4 caps twice daily
• Digestion support- 2 cap twice daily
• Mahashankh vati- 6 tab twice daily

Product description:-

• Halorhena Plus capsules: - Major ingredient in Halorhena Plus capsules is Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica) which is a 100% natural product and pure vegetarian formula. Halorhena Plus capsules are very beneficial in reducing the watery diarrhoea and also help in curing the excessive stool frequency. Halorhena Plus capsules also help in reducing inflammation.
• Dosage: - 4 capsules twice a day with plain water after a meal.
• Digestion support capsules: - Major ingredients of Digestion support are Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Sounf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriander sativum), Jeerak ( Cyminum cuminum), Pippali (Piper longum). Digestion support helps in improving the digestion and also helps in increasing appetite. It helps in improving the digestive power of the digestive system.
• Dosage: - 2 capsules twice daily after a meal with plain water.
• Mahashankh vati: - Major ingredients of Mahashankh vati are Shunthi, Pippali, Shankha Bhasma, Tamarind Bark, Shuddha Vatsanabha, Rock Salt, Black Salt, and Sea Salt. Mahashankh vati helps in the treatment of acidity and helps in proper digestion. It also helps in relieving bloating and flatulence problems.
• Dosage: - 6 tablets twice daily after a meal with plain water.

Conclusion:-
In this article we have discussed Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses and also the Ayurvedic aspect of disease as well as Ayurvedic management regarding this. We have discussed the causes of Peracute, fatal enterocolitis in horses and also the symptoms, diagnosis as well as treatment of this in modern times. Ayurvedic herbs also help in pacifying the tridosha from the body, mainly pitta dosha of the body. . Ayurveda helps in curing the disease from the root cause and helps in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda is an ancient therapy which helps to cure the patient by the root cause and also helps the patient to attain a healthy lifestyle.

Author Bio
DR. Vikram Chauhan, MD - AYURVEDA is an expert ayurvedic doctor based in Chandigarh, India and doing his practice in Mohali, India. He is spreading the knowledge of Ayurveda - Ancient healing treatment, not only in India but also abroad. He is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Products, Planet Ayurveda Clinic and Krishna Herbal Company. Write at - herbalremedies123@yahoo.com, Contact at - +91-172-521-4030 Websites - www.planetayurveda.com, www.alwaysayurveda.com

Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda) is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. He is Author of the Book "Ayurveda – God’s Manual For Healing". He is an Ayurveda Expert Serving People worldwide through all the Possible Mediums, Operating from Main Branch in Mohali, India. With his Vast Experience in Herbs and their Applied Uses, he is successfully treating Numerous Patients suffering from Various Ailments with the help of Purest Herbal Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle, according to the Principles of Ayurveda. For More Details, visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com.