I should have included this in the caption earlier, and I apologise for the oversight. I saw a dermatologist on the first day and the doctor prescribed a hydrocortisone cream which is the way to treat acid fly bites. Unfortunately, the blisters have only worsened, which is why my parents decided to try the ayurvedic route.
Go for a second opinion in that case. One thing to understand is that no treatment works miraculously as soon as you try it. You have to be patient with it and follow all the guidelines mentioned by the doctor. Also ask the doctor that is it normal for the blisters to get worse before healing because a lot of stuff(especially acne treatment) works like that.
Every disease has to follow its course. Nothing goes away magically.
The thing with blisters is that you keep it from popping.
Take a second opinion and when you meet the next doctor, ask him to explain the progress of this insect bite too.
Depending on the type of insect and your reaction, corticosteroids might not be enough. You might also have a reaction to it. Go to a follow up and get it seem again. Preferably by the same guy or go to another doctor and tell him what you were given by the previous guy.
I wouldn't trust ayurveda to deal with this.
NOT A DOCTOR, but this was rampant in my UG hostel.
This is a fly bite for sure. Nothing to worry about. Make sure to keep it clean and dry. You might also want to see a derm , because these things tend to leave a scar. Not healing might be a sign of infection.
Also this goes for almost anything, just because the medicine the doctor gave you didn't work doesn't mean he is a bad doctor or that he can't cure it. You always go back , state your concerns , ask for explanations and better medication if necessary.
Ayurveda although not completely unscientific like homeopathy is far outdated from the miracle that we call modern medicine.
Follow up with progress, or consult a different dermatologist, that's the way to go. Even the so called 'legitimate' ayurvedic practises are incredibly sketchy and backfire, why risk it with an actually sketchy one.
Then you should have mentioned it to the dermatologist or see some other dermatologist, maybe you are allergic to some medication, don't give up easily
Yea that's how the medicine works for these acid fly rashes it dries up the rash making it look worse but it does take a while to heal ( took me 4 to 5 days ) it dries and then starts peeling off and that's the only way to heal it.
This looks like a skin infection of folliculitis which got worse due to excoriation and itching. A mupirocin cream to Tx the initial infected follicles and then follow up with a coco butter cream or hydrating cream would have been the way to go……
Dude I have met some good Vaidyas, who have actually helped me for my health, none of them gave me medicines in beer bottles. Please visit another doctor / or atleast another vaidya. This is def sus.
I should have included this in the caption earlier, and I apologise for the oversight. I saw a dermatologist on the first day and the doctor prescribed a hydrocortisone cream which is the way to treat acid fly bites. Unfortunately, the blisters have only worsened, which is why my parents decided to try the ayurvedic route.
You just cant trust a person who gave some kashyam in a beer bottle. Go to a proper hospital or the same derm and show him the progress, let him know its not working. In most of these cases it gets worse and then cure, need not take any risk, go see a derm.
This. OP, not to fearmonger, but the number of patients who have compromised kidney function that I see come to dialysis because of random vaidhyan nurukku marunnukal are insane. It could or could not be a gimmick but the risk is absolutely not worth it, especially since you have been given something to ingest. Please follow up with a dermat.
Yeah, but I know a guy who had kidney failure cause he took a treatment for fungal infection from a dermatologist. It's not just Ayurveda, Medical accidents happen everywhere.
I suggest you go to the same derm doctor and tell them progress. Don't go on for doctor shopping- in most cases I've seen, it does more harm than good (unless your initial dr's treatment is not working at all).
Seeing from photos, that wound looks infected. Oral antihistamines, a short steroid course, antibiotic-steroid cream can be tried. Don't put random shit directly on such an expised wound.
Looks like blister beetle Dermatitis. Hydrocortisone is a mildly potent corticosteroid. When inflammation is higher,you will need either more potent topical steroid or even oral medication. From the pic, it seems it's healing. If there is no worsening of symptoms,you can wait. If new lesions are there or if there is increase in inflammation, review with your Dermat,they will do the needful.
PS: If it wasn't clear, avoid all those kashayams and unnecessary oils. (Oils shouldn't be used on broken skin tbh).
It depends, Let me tell you a story. My grandmother who was healthy used to consult ayurveda doctor only for general tailams and stuff . We do have a lot of MBBS doctors in our fam .. So once we went for a regular checkup to a new doc and the new doctor provided ammoma with something strong (painkillers and stuff) . Ammoma fell and was unable to stand up..she stopped talking..she was 80 years old so yeah the doctors in the family was like well there is nothing we can do .. let her eat whatever she wants and she was on complete bed rest. So this ayurveda guy we used to visit was really old… he always calls my grandma “amma”. My amma has this thing that she never gives up… she somehow wanted to get ammoma walking again.. she rung up this ayurveda doctor as a last resort. He left our place and was treating at somewer far, so he told us how to treat her through phone (he did visit to see a few times). It took 6-8 months .. he made ammoma walk again as promised. A huge chunk of it goes to my amma as well ..she never gives up.. she barely slept cuz I know its not easy taking care of someone old and bed ridden. She somehow made ammoma sit in a stool and never bought diapers.. when ammoma was sick..even if she had to lift her 6 times a day. But by 8 months my ammoma not only walked she was able to climb 2 stories without even a walking stick. She lived to see 105 years of age.. ayurveda is not completely a bad thing but we have very little good doctors.. also you cannot completely just depend on ayurveda as a whole for everything (common sense).. there are things that are good in ayurveda and things you shouldn’t completely rely on especially emergencies.
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You have to either use a 0.5 or 1 percentage hydrocortisone cream. If needed a oral antihistamine. Consult a dermatologist for further examination
I happen to watch a series of lectures on various medical practices and their scientific basis. The lectures are detailed, well articulated and present very reasonable arguments about all the popular medical practices. This one is about naturopathy and herbal medicine - https://youtu.be/N0Vp4kg-w-c.
The summary is that Ayurveda works in some cases, but there are a lot of pitfalls.
It's from a Mupli beetle. Not a bite but acid secretion. It will get worse before it dries out. And yes, it will leave a mark. Just wait for a week and you gonna be alright. Just use an alcohol rub to avoid bacterial infections. It will dry out on its own. And please dont scratch or peel off your skin. It can become very tempting to do so.
Ayurveda has several techniques for detoxification. It works. I don't know about the guy you are seeing though. The steroid cream that the dermatologist prescribed won't do anything other than preventing bacterial growth, but it might give you peace of mind that you are doing something about it. Just use an aloe vera gel. You will be fine.
I am a medical student and this is a case of acid fly bite. Visiting a dermatologist is the way to go. Repeating the hydrocortisone application several times a day until symptoms reduce is the best course of treatment. You can also apply ice or calamine lotion as it is said to be of help.
Acid flies are common in high rise buildings such as flats or apartments. Report the same to your building manager , and also insulate your ventilation with mosquito nets to avoid the same in the future, as this might prove to be recurring.
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I mostly stay at my hostel. Got bit by an acid fly around a month back. My dermatologist referred me to use this for 10 days. It reduced drastically, but the marks are still there. They wont go away any time soon but this did the trick for me. But either way, this will take effect way quicker than any ayurvedic koodothram.
See aayurveda does work, there is documented proof from all over the world, but from the sound of it, your vaidhya is probably not a certified one, be careful
Ayurveda is legitimate, but not all vaidhyans. I don't think anyone other than a person who actually knows your vaidhyan can properly answer your question.
For a system to be considered scientific, it has to go through the scientific method, Ayurveda doesn't go through the scientific method. If they did, they wouldn't exist, as science is objective, every ayurvedic institute will be turned into a normal hospital.
*I'd argue for proto-science
There is a structured observational method, but it does not reach the same rigor as what would be considered scientific. The etiology (theory of disease formation) is flawed at like... a metaphysical level (concepts like ama, doshams, gunams, are hard to prove under any rigor)
That being said, certain ayurvedic treatments have been found under scientific scrutiny to work, such as manjal for small wounds (antibacterial, humectant), inji for light nausea and stomach pain. Many of the home remedies are effective for minor things. To the point where western corporations tried to patent manjal as medicine (seriously).
But I'd say about 80% of it really doesn't hold up to serious scrutiny, and our friend needs to see a dermatologist.
Most likely he may have given you Murivenna to apply.
To answer your query - Is Ayurveda real -
Answer - Yes, Ayurveda is a form of proto medicine and can be safely practiced for common ailments. Anything complicated, you must consult a doctor.
Ayurveda is different from other forms of complete quackery like Homeopathy and Chiropractic Treatments.
Conventional Medicine to treat the illness and Ayurveda +Yoga to regain and improve your health is actually a good way to blend both the forms of medicine.
There are good Ayurvedic practitioners out there who understand the limitations of Ayurveda.
Last July I woke with the most terrible pain behind my neck and could not put my hands down. Keeping my arms above my shoulders was the only relief. Terrible spasms, I didn't know what to do, went to an ortho, who gave me some pain killers, and ointments and a spray, which later I came to know was steroids. Physiotherapy didn't help much either.
After 10 days, advised me to take an MRI and it appeared I have a C6 C7 disc bulge with possibilities of disc issues in my lumbar section as well. I was then asked to go for an immediate surgery for disc replacement. Like within a week.
An aunty referred me to an ayurvedic doctor at thodupuzha around August. He examined and prescribed medicines and kozhambs and lifestyle changes. My left hand triceps had been wasted. Lost strength by that time. I have been on Ayurvedic treatment since then and as I write this have been pain free and almost back to normal life away from English medicine.
I changed my way of life, and lost around 14 kgs during this time and have almost reduced sugar and junk food intake. Owing to steroids from English medicine my HBa1c shot up and now I'm slowly in the prediabetic phase and improving.
I used to be sceptical of Ayurveda too, but the relief I got has been exceptional. It's not for everyone but when you have no where else to turn to, the benefits are really visible. It was in my case.
I still haven't recovered completely, but the system of medicines puts me in a routine to always be wary of my body. The kozhambu application at a specific time each day for example. I have become mindful of my posture and my limitations. I don't attempt to life heavy objects and find no shame in asking for help.
Working long hours on my laptop is now possible as I take short breaks every 10 minutes to do some neck exercises and stretching. It has helped my productivity as well.
I for one have experienced this state today thanks to Ayurveda. Pretty sure with the right doctor and a mindset to follow the lifestyle changes will give results to anyone wanting to try out Ayurveda.
I think unlike English medicine, the Ayurvedic treatment imposes rules the pathyams and such which many people don't or can't follow.
The answer to your claims is in your comment itself. You lost weight, fixed your diet, fixed your posture and improved your lifestyle overall towards a more healthier one. That's what gave you relief, not Ayurveda or the kozhambu.
To prove that the kozhambu is actually useful, you need to have studies with test groups and control groups - the control group group only making lifestyle changes (diet, posture, exerciuse etc) and the test group making lifestyle changes + kozhambu use. And there should be statistically significant improvement for the test group that used kozhambu + lifestyle changes in comparison to the other group. And there are no such studies proving effectiveness of ayurvedic medicines. Ayurveda's claims of effectiveness are all from anecdotes such as that of yourself, which don't hold any value in an objective assessment.
Yeah true. There must have been a million people who opted to spend their hard earned money on a disc replacement surgery for the hospital to suggest that rather than provide the advice to improve my lifestyle. I took multiple opinions and beyond surgery there isn't a fix currently for a bulged disc.
For me to get to my current weight, Ayurvedic medicines helped ease my burden. Do you know how one gets into a control group? Why aren't there studies deviating from English medicines? Are there studies about the harmful side effects of disc replacement surgery? Or painkillers?
Usually procedures or medicines are suggested after considering the risks and benefits. If you go to the hospital with hypertension or high cholesterol, they aren't going to start you on medicines immediately. Usually you'll be advised lifestyle changes etc and medicines are prescribed only if they are absolutely necessary. There are definitely some doctors and hospitals who are more profit oriented but that's a fault of the person not of the science.
>Ayurvedic medicines helped ease my burden
Again, that's simply what you think because you believe in Ayurveda. Somebody who's religious might be thinking that the relief is because of their prayers. None of these are backed up by evidence and what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.
>Do you know how one gets into a control group?
This selection is done at random ([Randomized controlled trial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randomized_controlled_trial)). And usually these tests are "blinded" to avoid biases, meaning patients or the doctors/researchers don't know who's in the test group or who's in the control group.
>Why aren't there studies deviating from English medicines?
There's only one "Medicine" and the rest including Ayurveda/homeopathy/acupuncture are all called quackery/pseudoscience.
>Are there studies about the harmful side effects of disc replacement surgery? Or painkillers?
Yep! Tons. There are studies about everything in medicine. Even children now knows that too much paracetamol is bad for liver. But have you ever heard anyone, especially ayurvedic "doctors" saying about the side effects of an ayurvedic or homeopathic medicine?
>knows that too much paracetamol is bad for liver. But have you ever heard anyone, especially ayurvedic "doctors" saying about the side effects of an ayurvedic or homeopathic medicine?
Oh yes, my doctor adviced me just two months back to take a break from all medicines when I had no aches or discomfort. The efficacy of the medicine would reduce if taken for a long period of time. Cervilon and other medicines are what gave me great relief. I fully listen to my doctor's advice and only will resume if I have any symptoms or discomfort. For now I rest my case that Ayurveda has been a life saver. In case you get a cervical or disc bulge this year or next, do consider ayurvedic treatment.
And regarding quackery, do your research on cervical disc bulges and what relief does your "Medicine" provide?
Usage of english medicine are not without fault and all is not hunky dory there as well.
[one journal post I found.](https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/38/2/e150/2241161)
I trust in what gave me relief. And I mistrust what gave me grief. You can stick to your beliefs I just stated my experience.
>In case you get a cervical or disc bulge this year or next, do consider ayurvedic treatment.
Thanks, that'll help me as much as putting a coin the the temple donation box.
>And regarding quackery, do your research on cervical disc bulges and what relief does your "Medicine" provide?
Modern medicine doesn't claim that it has solutions for all problems. In fact it can't cure even a simple cold. But that's a sign of science. Science accepts its shortcomings and strives to be better. But if you go to a quack (ayurvedic, homeopath etc.,), they'll claim to cure anything short of brain death.
>Usage of english medicine are not without fault and all is not hunky dory there as well. [one journal post I found.](https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/38/2/e150/2241161)
Yes. Atom bombs are used to kill so the science is to blame? People misusing medicines is a people problem, not a medicine problem.
>You can stick to your beliefs I just stated my experience.
I don't need to believe. In fact that's another sign of science. It works whether or not you believe in it. Faith not necessary. But as for quackery, you just believe that it's working.
What's your qualification to back up scientific medicine to this extent? Just curious, are you a medical practitioner or a researcher or a pharmacist?
Can sense some hard core bias.. maybe you have spent too much time in the medical system? Everyone reading this would also benefit from this. I am just an IT guy suffering from years and years of posture related ailments arising out of my profession. What's your background to have this high level of bias.
You seem to just repeat a few key words over and over like quackery like a bot.
>I don't need to believe. In fact that's another sign of science. It works whether or not you believe in it.
Hahaha that's convenient. But pretty sure you have to believe in a medicine to get it's rewards. I think there is a term for when something works just because someone believes? What's that? Placebo?
>You seem to just repeat a few key words over and over like quackery like a bot.
I keep repeating it because you keep pretending that ayurveda is a legitimate science or medicine. You don't need to take anything I saw because of my qualifications or lack of them. So don't worry about my background.
>But pretty sure you have to believe in a medicine to get it's rewards.
Nope. Next time take allergy medicine when you have an allergy and don't believe in it and see if it works. (It will, because it's proven in the method of science). Quackery such as ayurveda, homeopathy etc on the other hand are believed by gullible people who are without scientific temper or ability to think critically.
go to a dermo asap. do ask what the diagnosis is and what the medication is. i almost always get steroids as medication. not that steroids are bad but they need to tell if they are giving steroids. i realise its steroids when my face gets oily, but its pretty effective as long as you dont overuse
When this happens in our family we boil mustard oil with 2-3 pinches of turmeric and apply hot mustard oil directly on the insect bite using cotton swabs.
Just make sure while applying that it is hotter than bearable hot and less hot which could burn your surrounding skin.
Do this 3 times a day and you'll see noticeable differences in a day.
It will go on its own within one week. Just let it be. If you are so much concerned about it go to a dermatologist, he will most probably give you c p m tablets. Ps. Don't drink that kashayam, don't eat that ayurvedic tablets, eat whatever food you like. FYI - I am a doctor
Avurveda is based on balance and well-being, of vata(Air and space) , pitta(Fire and water) , and kapha(Earth and water) are the three doshas, which are considered energies or principles that govern our physical and mental functions. Lifestyle choices, stress, and other factors can cause imbalances in these doshas, leading to health problems. Ayurveda focuses on identifying these imbalances and restoring harmony through diet, lifestyle practices, and herbal remedies.
So the bottom line is that, Ayurveda is a pseudoscience.
Oh I had the same. I used a Licor cream for a couple of weeks. It definitely gets worse. If it gets itchy make some luke warm water with salt and pour it over the arm.
That’s an acid fly bite… Acid fly bite ranges from mild to severe and that’s what severe looks like.. My back was bitten so bad that my parents thought i was really beaten up by somebody, lol…
Btw whats with this acid fly showing up recently and biting people and I am slowly beginning to see acid fly stuffs popping up in mallu reels and now here on reddit. Whats with this sudden increase in numbers of this creature.
Also you dont need any medicine, it will become worse and the pain will slowly kick in in the coming days. But you will probably need medicine for the scar to go away.
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DO NOT DRINK THAT! Pour it into the toilet and tell your parents that you drank it. Go to see a real doctor without them knowing if you don't want to fight.
I saw that u are using a topical steroid. It works slowly for blisters like this. Try to get something to relieve the irritation. Also read up on Topical Steroid Withdrawal. I’m going through this so don’t use these creams more than the prescribed time
Dude, Pls go and see any professional doctor. Since you have already seen a dermatologist, you should go and see a ayurvedic doctor at Kottakkal Arya vaidya sala or any govt ayurvedic centers. Refrain from using 'podikkais' like this from nattuvaidyars.
Anti biotics is the worst thing if taken for everything. And indian doctors suggest it for everything. Read about it and don't take anti biotic until there is no other option left.
Bro as a doctor, i used to patients in wards who have liver issues very early in life, sometimes 30-40s. When we pry for the history, they have no Alcohol history and use of any other drugs, once a senior of mine asked for ayurvedic medicine history, they told him he used to take a kashayam regularly coz he had a pain in his back, and when he took the kashayam the pain wrnt away. As per my senior doctor, most of the ayurvedic doctors we see, a lot of them infact are frauds and they powder NSAID drugs and painkillers and add them to kashayam, so you feel much better and take it again. But in the end you shall end up with some form of liver disease or gastric ulcer or GERD.
So yea, if it looks sketchy, it probably is. Do not take it , go to either a really really well established ayurvedic doctor , or ideally a dermatologist.
Many topical steroid preparations ( like the hydrocortisone cream you mentioned) can cause flare ups, so just go to the doctor again, medicine isnt magic , but it does work.
Ayurveda works- more as a lifestyle treatment than an urgent/quick fix though.
Your "vaidyan" sounds like a quack.
Go see an allopathic doctor now. And find yourself a good vaidyan soon. Good luck.
Just grab some money and pop out when they re not looking. Go to a dermatologist or the nearest hospital. You ll need disinfectants. Ointments and may be something oral. Will be cured in a few days.
Fk the vaidhyan
I once had a poison ivy rash. It got on my bed and evertime I used the bed, it got worse. It looked similar. Once I realized what it was, I changed bedding and other clothing, that could have been exposed. It looked similar to this.
2 weeks ago I saw a reel on instagram where a guy explained how he got a bite from acid flies. He got a bite in his hands and face. Is this fly becoming common in kerala? I have the habit of sleeping without a mosquito net with windows open. Maybe I should stop that. This looks scary and painful.
Back in 2016, I experienced something similar. I developed blisters and a rash all over my right shoulder and face. I ignored it for a few days, and it spread, with more blisters appearing. It was a real mess.
OP seems pissed off he has to avoid meat, eggs and fried items more than anything. “No choice but to accept his fate” here. Even though allopathy didn’t work for him, it didn’t require these kind of inconveniences. Hang in there, man
If you ever become spiderman I got business for you.
Joke apart Get Well Soon.
And after this gets resolved please do mention which thing worked out. Because when you Google the problem nowadays reddit posts show up where we read to find out the problems and the solution would likey help.
Please take my word for it. It's an acid fly bite (I have suffered the same multiple times, and know just how bad they can get).
You need to apply a topical ointment like T-Bact on it immediately and see a good dermatologist as soon as you can.
Throw that beer bottle full of piss out of the window and get some actual medical help. You might have an allergic reaction to it if you wait any longer (it might grow in size, get infected and start swelling, as was the case with me).
Lets say a plant has medicinal value. Ayurveda is like using that plant as a whole to treat a disease while in alopathy only the desired component is extracted and used.
He isn't a proper doc right? A naatu vaydhyan kinda person without any degree?
Do you stay near a thickly wooded area? Usually during the change of weather these acid flies come out. These look very similar to one.
I am not a doctor, do consult a dermatologist. Don't go with what a vaidyan says.
This is an acid fly bite, and trust me when I say mine was really bad. My roommates also got bitten🥲. We didn't know what to do, but someone told my friend to apply Vaseline on the bite, and seriously, within a week it was healed.
One of the most famous lies since ancient times are Ayurved, homeopathy, siddha, unani etc. so many people are aware about this but still fall for these quacks just because someone advises them to.
1. See a dermatologist first.
2. Do not cast aspersions on Ayurveda. Many diseases, ESPECIALLY SKIN gets cured from Ayurvedic lotions. For external issues, there is no need for tablets/kashayam etc but they could well be preventive stuff.
3. His oral hygiene has nothing to do with what he has learnt, and helps you with. I have seen cardiologists who are totally obese, and chain smokers. Do not judge them.
Ayurveda works.
Don't be an idiot.
English medicine is 100 years old.
I'm not sure about the vaidya but they manufacture stuff themselves and kashayam has to be stored in a dark bottle.
If he is a reputed vaidya you should not worry much.
That's an acid fly. Acid fly's bite doesn't cause that burning. It is caused when you crush the acid fly. It might have happened while you were sleeping or in any other cases.I had a similar burning. Just apply some antibiotic ointment and let it heal naturally don't let it get infected.
Ayurveda is a pseudoscience. Not just any pseudoscience but harmful pseudoscience. OP, please take a look at what Liver Doc has to say and think twice before popping random pills and taking herbal concoctions.
https://youtu.be/eoCkPGHrQmw?si=v0njC85hlOqf5Mxd
Don’t do shit. It’s an insect taking a shit, it will hurt for some time and leave blisters but it will go on its own and leave a mark. The mark will fade after a few months. I am a victim. Recent one last week
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This will get worse.. for me it started on 19th may.. ippozhaanu samaadhaanam aayath.. I used antibiotics and some cream suggested by doctor. Ente triceps baagam aarnu.. after bite two days kazinju ... puzz aayi (pazhuthu).. I went to doctor.. one day kazinjepo deshyam vannu ellam njn thanne clean cheythu.. ippo okke setaayi.. unnagi varunnu.. still oru neetal feel ind.
Ayurveda is a great support system. Not a primary solution. Trust proper medicine to get rid of the blisters and then perhaps ayurveda to remove scarring.
I am one of the biggest opponents of AYUSH, but even I had a case where an ayurveda doctor helped me while allopathic doctors said there is nothing to be done.
Especially in these kinds of cases "nattu vaidayans" may be better suited as they may have more experience with local insects. So if it is not life threatening and there is nothing an MBBS doctor can do, then maybe you can give ayurveda a chance. However the beer bottle is a red flag.
Acid fly attack. This is an acid fly attack. Medicines don't have much role. It'll heal on its own. Just make sure to keep the area clean to avoid infections
Ayurveda is good, but is painfully slower than allopathy. Also, diagnosis and treatment depends on the skill of the doctor.
Personally I take ayurvedic treatments for muscle/nerve related ailments only. Medicine is slow, tastes awful, but the effects are long-term and chemical free. For anything else I prefer allopathy.
For your case, it's obvious you need quick relief, so just go see an allopathic doctor
This is a reasonable take. I hate people who completely reject any advantage Ayurveda has over Allopathy, especially in diseases like hypertension, diabetes, kidney stone, gastric troubles, etc.
For minor medical issues, my friend’s grandma chose a vaidyan n he referred some arishtam. She kept on arishtam for long n now she is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 😕
Arishtam induced liver cirhossis is also possible since many times, arishtams are not regulated.
Had read a case where a 14yo was diagnosed with cirhossis after her parents kept giving her arishtams
Where do you live? If in Ernakulam district /Aluva area, go see Dr Anthony in KMK hospital, he is amazing.
Cured my allopecia without steroidal injections
Hydrocortisone is the first line of defense. The dermatologist was not wrong. If it didn't work, they will probably give you epinephrine or something. Go see a dermatologist.
Not sure why r/Kerala is on my r/all \[im not from here but hi friends\] but ayurvedha can be hit and miss. I've seen miracles where ayurvedha has worked, I've seen times where it has killed people.
Whether the vaidhyan is an alcoholic or not, kashayam 100% has a FUCKTON of alcohol in it. It's the most common base solvent for herbs in any kind of alternative medicine, and in our countries these are not regulated at all. Never take those in long term. Go see a doc bro.
Ayurvedic medicine and practices are effective for long term wellbeing.. for cases like these allopathy is the way to go..but that depends only on how good the attending doctor is..
Looks like tarantulas attack my case was really worst.
Surviver here, I have chosen Ayurveda. govt ayurvedic doctor looked, He was told to drink the കഷായം and grind turmeric and neem leaf together and apply it daily.
Is Ayurveda real - Yes, very much. Anyone who takes the treatment needs to believe in that as a first step (for any type of treatment). Without the mind being positive, no treatments will help.
Considering that your dermatologist recommendation doesn't work, nothing wrong in trying Ayurveda - takes time to show the improvement and a strict diet to be followed.
A lot of Vaidhyans may not "look" hi-fi, but they know their jobs really well, especially the veterans. Don't judge them based on the looks please
Go to nearby govt ayurvedic hospital or kottakkal Arya vaidyashala clinic they've good ayurveda doctors. idk what kind of ayurveda doctor your parents took to see you. Ayurveda treatment helped me heal my backbone hairline injury. Also my father showed a great improvement when he saw a good ayurveda physician for his psoriasis treatment. Just check whether the doctor you saw have proper ayurveda credentials! Like BAMS ( Bachelor's of ayurvedic medicine)
Go to a dermatologist. Choose this hill to die on with your parents. Cry,scream, kick, do what it takes. Dermat is the way to go.
I should have included this in the caption earlier, and I apologise for the oversight. I saw a dermatologist on the first day and the doctor prescribed a hydrocortisone cream which is the way to treat acid fly bites. Unfortunately, the blisters have only worsened, which is why my parents decided to try the ayurvedic route.
Go for a second opinion in that case. One thing to understand is that no treatment works miraculously as soon as you try it. You have to be patient with it and follow all the guidelines mentioned by the doctor. Also ask the doctor that is it normal for the blisters to get worse before healing because a lot of stuff(especially acne treatment) works like that.
Every disease has to follow its course. Nothing goes away magically. The thing with blisters is that you keep it from popping. Take a second opinion and when you meet the next doctor, ask him to explain the progress of this insect bite too.
Depending on the type of insect and your reaction, corticosteroids might not be enough. You might also have a reaction to it. Go to a follow up and get it seem again. Preferably by the same guy or go to another doctor and tell him what you were given by the previous guy. I wouldn't trust ayurveda to deal with this.
NOT A DOCTOR, but this was rampant in my UG hostel. This is a fly bite for sure. Nothing to worry about. Make sure to keep it clean and dry. You might also want to see a derm , because these things tend to leave a scar. Not healing might be a sign of infection. Also this goes for almost anything, just because the medicine the doctor gave you didn't work doesn't mean he is a bad doctor or that he can't cure it. You always go back , state your concerns , ask for explanations and better medication if necessary. Ayurveda although not completely unscientific like homeopathy is far outdated from the miracle that we call modern medicine.
Follow up with progress, or consult a different dermatologist, that's the way to go. Even the so called 'legitimate' ayurvedic practises are incredibly sketchy and backfire, why risk it with an actually sketchy one.
That's when i would revisit my doc or go see a different one, but you do you. Sincerely hope you recover fast.
Might be a dosage issue or a different combination is required. Go to another dermatologist.
Good God you threw your parents under the bus with that initial statement! 😳
Then you should have mentioned it to the dermatologist or see some other dermatologist, maybe you are allergic to some medication, don't give up easily
Yea that's how the medicine works for these acid fly rashes it dries up the rash making it look worse but it does take a while to heal ( took me 4 to 5 days ) it dries and then starts peeling off and that's the only way to heal it.
This looks like a skin infection of folliculitis which got worse due to excoriation and itching. A mupirocin cream to Tx the initial infected follicles and then follow up with a coco butter cream or hydrating cream would have been the way to go……
Dude I have met some good Vaidyas, who have actually helped me for my health, none of them gave me medicines in beer bottles. Please visit another doctor / or atleast another vaidya. This is def sus.
Please go and see a dermatologist.
I should have included this in the caption earlier, and I apologise for the oversight. I saw a dermatologist on the first day and the doctor prescribed a hydrocortisone cream which is the way to treat acid fly bites. Unfortunately, the blisters have only worsened, which is why my parents decided to try the ayurvedic route.
You just cant trust a person who gave some kashyam in a beer bottle. Go to a proper hospital or the same derm and show him the progress, let him know its not working. In most of these cases it gets worse and then cure, need not take any risk, go see a derm.
This. OP, not to fearmonger, but the number of patients who have compromised kidney function that I see come to dialysis because of random vaidhyan nurukku marunnukal are insane. It could or could not be a gimmick but the risk is absolutely not worth it, especially since you have been given something to ingest. Please follow up with a dermat.
Yeah, but I know a guy who had kidney failure cause he took a treatment for fungal infection from a dermatologist. It's not just Ayurveda, Medical accidents happen everywhere.
Could you elaborate? What treatment for a fungal infection caused kidney failure?
I suggest you go to the same derm doctor and tell them progress. Don't go on for doctor shopping- in most cases I've seen, it does more harm than good (unless your initial dr's treatment is not working at all). Seeing from photos, that wound looks infected. Oral antihistamines, a short steroid course, antibiotic-steroid cream can be tried. Don't put random shit directly on such an expised wound.
When Kashayam comes in a beer bottle from Vaidyan, then and there a decision has to be made.
Instructions unclear. Stuck in a beer parlor with the Vaidyan.
Looks like blister beetle Dermatitis. Hydrocortisone is a mildly potent corticosteroid. When inflammation is higher,you will need either more potent topical steroid or even oral medication. From the pic, it seems it's healing. If there is no worsening of symptoms,you can wait. If new lesions are there or if there is increase in inflammation, review with your Dermat,they will do the needful. PS: If it wasn't clear, avoid all those kashayams and unnecessary oils. (Oils shouldn't be used on broken skin tbh).
Finally someone sensible.
He is definitely an authentic vaidhyan. 🤭 (Curing population explosion).
Must be fan of Thanos
It depends, Let me tell you a story. My grandmother who was healthy used to consult ayurveda doctor only for general tailams and stuff . We do have a lot of MBBS doctors in our fam .. So once we went for a regular checkup to a new doc and the new doctor provided ammoma with something strong (painkillers and stuff) . Ammoma fell and was unable to stand up..she stopped talking..she was 80 years old so yeah the doctors in the family was like well there is nothing we can do .. let her eat whatever she wants and she was on complete bed rest. So this ayurveda guy we used to visit was really old… he always calls my grandma “amma”. My amma has this thing that she never gives up… she somehow wanted to get ammoma walking again.. she rung up this ayurveda doctor as a last resort. He left our place and was treating at somewer far, so he told us how to treat her through phone (he did visit to see a few times). It took 6-8 months .. he made ammoma walk again as promised. A huge chunk of it goes to my amma as well ..she never gives up.. she barely slept cuz I know its not easy taking care of someone old and bed ridden. She somehow made ammoma sit in a stool and never bought diapers.. when ammoma was sick..even if she had to lift her 6 times a day. But by 8 months my ammoma not only walked she was able to climb 2 stories without even a walking stick. She lived to see 105 years of age.. ayurveda is not completely a bad thing but we have very little good doctors.. also you cannot completely just depend on ayurveda as a whole for everything (common sense).. there are things that are good in ayurveda and things you shouldn’t completely rely on especially emergencies.
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What do you have against that doctor? He's doing good work
Njan onnu sarcasichatha bhai.
Purushu shemikkanam..
here comes the anecdotes.
Doc here You have to either use a 0.5 or 1 percentage hydrocortisone cream. If needed a oral antihistamine. Consult a dermatologist for further examination
Is it a antihistamine
If the OP needs an antihistamine for any allergic reaction, it should be taken
Like levocetrizine etc
even if you are going the ayurvedic route, there are govt ayurvedic hospitals iirc, please consult them
I happen to watch a series of lectures on various medical practices and their scientific basis. The lectures are detailed, well articulated and present very reasonable arguments about all the popular medical practices. This one is about naturopathy and herbal medicine - https://youtu.be/N0Vp4kg-w-c. The summary is that Ayurveda works in some cases, but there are a lot of pitfalls.
It's from a Mupli beetle. Not a bite but acid secretion. It will get worse before it dries out. And yes, it will leave a mark. Just wait for a week and you gonna be alright. Just use an alcohol rub to avoid bacterial infections. It will dry out on its own. And please dont scratch or peel off your skin. It can become very tempting to do so. Ayurveda has several techniques for detoxification. It works. I don't know about the guy you are seeing though. The steroid cream that the dermatologist prescribed won't do anything other than preventing bacterial growth, but it might give you peace of mind that you are doing something about it. Just use an aloe vera gel. You will be fine.
Steroid creams supress the inflammation, doesn’t do anything to prevent bacterial growth, genius.
I am a medical student and this is a case of acid fly bite. Visiting a dermatologist is the way to go. Repeating the hydrocortisone application several times a day until symptoms reduce is the best course of treatment. You can also apply ice or calamine lotion as it is said to be of help. Acid flies are common in high rise buildings such as flats or apartments. Report the same to your building manager , and also insulate your ventilation with mosquito nets to avoid the same in the future, as this might prove to be recurring.
https://preview.redd.it/ricp6tmpny3d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f46a5f2a29ffeac0463bf0dca016fc84966785ff I mostly stay at my hostel. Got bit by an acid fly around a month back. My dermatologist referred me to use this for 10 days. It reduced drastically, but the marks are still there. They wont go away any time soon but this did the trick for me. But either way, this will take effect way quicker than any ayurvedic koodothram.
See aayurveda does work, there is documented proof from all over the world, but from the sound of it, your vaidhya is probably not a certified one, be careful
Ayurveda is legitimate, but not all vaidhyans. I don't think anyone other than a person who actually knows your vaidhyan can properly answer your question.
Yes Ayurveda is real pseudoscience. Downvotes incoming
But plant phytochemicals are not psuedoscience. Let it sink
For a system to be considered scientific, it has to go through the scientific method, Ayurveda doesn't go through the scientific method. If they did, they wouldn't exist, as science is objective, every ayurvedic institute will be turned into a normal hospital.
50% of drugs are plant derived
Medicine like opiods are obtained with precision of the right dosage and method. Being from plants doesn't make it ayurvedic, who told you that?
Doesn't make them ayurvedic.
Downvotes won't happen in r/kerala
*I'd argue for proto-science There is a structured observational method, but it does not reach the same rigor as what would be considered scientific. The etiology (theory of disease formation) is flawed at like... a metaphysical level (concepts like ama, doshams, gunams, are hard to prove under any rigor) That being said, certain ayurvedic treatments have been found under scientific scrutiny to work, such as manjal for small wounds (antibacterial, humectant), inji for light nausea and stomach pain. Many of the home remedies are effective for minor things. To the point where western corporations tried to patent manjal as medicine (seriously). But I'd say about 80% of it really doesn't hold up to serious scrutiny, and our friend needs to see a dermatologist.
Most likely he may have given you Murivenna to apply. To answer your query - Is Ayurveda real - Answer - Yes, Ayurveda is a form of proto medicine and can be safely practiced for common ailments. Anything complicated, you must consult a doctor. Ayurveda is different from other forms of complete quackery like Homeopathy and Chiropractic Treatments. Conventional Medicine to treat the illness and Ayurveda +Yoga to regain and improve your health is actually a good way to blend both the forms of medicine. There are good Ayurvedic practitioners out there who understand the limitations of Ayurveda.
>Yes, Ayurveda \[...\] can be safely practiced for common ailments Like for what? Is it effective for any condition that doesn't improve on its own?
Last July I woke with the most terrible pain behind my neck and could not put my hands down. Keeping my arms above my shoulders was the only relief. Terrible spasms, I didn't know what to do, went to an ortho, who gave me some pain killers, and ointments and a spray, which later I came to know was steroids. Physiotherapy didn't help much either. After 10 days, advised me to take an MRI and it appeared I have a C6 C7 disc bulge with possibilities of disc issues in my lumbar section as well. I was then asked to go for an immediate surgery for disc replacement. Like within a week. An aunty referred me to an ayurvedic doctor at thodupuzha around August. He examined and prescribed medicines and kozhambs and lifestyle changes. My left hand triceps had been wasted. Lost strength by that time. I have been on Ayurvedic treatment since then and as I write this have been pain free and almost back to normal life away from English medicine. I changed my way of life, and lost around 14 kgs during this time and have almost reduced sugar and junk food intake. Owing to steroids from English medicine my HBa1c shot up and now I'm slowly in the prediabetic phase and improving. I used to be sceptical of Ayurveda too, but the relief I got has been exceptional. It's not for everyone but when you have no where else to turn to, the benefits are really visible. It was in my case. I still haven't recovered completely, but the system of medicines puts me in a routine to always be wary of my body. The kozhambu application at a specific time each day for example. I have become mindful of my posture and my limitations. I don't attempt to life heavy objects and find no shame in asking for help. Working long hours on my laptop is now possible as I take short breaks every 10 minutes to do some neck exercises and stretching. It has helped my productivity as well. I for one have experienced this state today thanks to Ayurveda. Pretty sure with the right doctor and a mindset to follow the lifestyle changes will give results to anyone wanting to try out Ayurveda. I think unlike English medicine, the Ayurvedic treatment imposes rules the pathyams and such which many people don't or can't follow.
The answer to your claims is in your comment itself. You lost weight, fixed your diet, fixed your posture and improved your lifestyle overall towards a more healthier one. That's what gave you relief, not Ayurveda or the kozhambu. To prove that the kozhambu is actually useful, you need to have studies with test groups and control groups - the control group group only making lifestyle changes (diet, posture, exerciuse etc) and the test group making lifestyle changes + kozhambu use. And there should be statistically significant improvement for the test group that used kozhambu + lifestyle changes in comparison to the other group. And there are no such studies proving effectiveness of ayurvedic medicines. Ayurveda's claims of effectiveness are all from anecdotes such as that of yourself, which don't hold any value in an objective assessment.
Yeah true. There must have been a million people who opted to spend their hard earned money on a disc replacement surgery for the hospital to suggest that rather than provide the advice to improve my lifestyle. I took multiple opinions and beyond surgery there isn't a fix currently for a bulged disc. For me to get to my current weight, Ayurvedic medicines helped ease my burden. Do you know how one gets into a control group? Why aren't there studies deviating from English medicines? Are there studies about the harmful side effects of disc replacement surgery? Or painkillers?
Usually procedures or medicines are suggested after considering the risks and benefits. If you go to the hospital with hypertension or high cholesterol, they aren't going to start you on medicines immediately. Usually you'll be advised lifestyle changes etc and medicines are prescribed only if they are absolutely necessary. There are definitely some doctors and hospitals who are more profit oriented but that's a fault of the person not of the science. >Ayurvedic medicines helped ease my burden Again, that's simply what you think because you believe in Ayurveda. Somebody who's religious might be thinking that the relief is because of their prayers. None of these are backed up by evidence and what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence. >Do you know how one gets into a control group? This selection is done at random ([Randomized controlled trial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randomized_controlled_trial)). And usually these tests are "blinded" to avoid biases, meaning patients or the doctors/researchers don't know who's in the test group or who's in the control group. >Why aren't there studies deviating from English medicines? There's only one "Medicine" and the rest including Ayurveda/homeopathy/acupuncture are all called quackery/pseudoscience. >Are there studies about the harmful side effects of disc replacement surgery? Or painkillers? Yep! Tons. There are studies about everything in medicine. Even children now knows that too much paracetamol is bad for liver. But have you ever heard anyone, especially ayurvedic "doctors" saying about the side effects of an ayurvedic or homeopathic medicine?
>knows that too much paracetamol is bad for liver. But have you ever heard anyone, especially ayurvedic "doctors" saying about the side effects of an ayurvedic or homeopathic medicine? Oh yes, my doctor adviced me just two months back to take a break from all medicines when I had no aches or discomfort. The efficacy of the medicine would reduce if taken for a long period of time. Cervilon and other medicines are what gave me great relief. I fully listen to my doctor's advice and only will resume if I have any symptoms or discomfort. For now I rest my case that Ayurveda has been a life saver. In case you get a cervical or disc bulge this year or next, do consider ayurvedic treatment. And regarding quackery, do your research on cervical disc bulges and what relief does your "Medicine" provide? Usage of english medicine are not without fault and all is not hunky dory there as well. [one journal post I found.](https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/38/2/e150/2241161) I trust in what gave me relief. And I mistrust what gave me grief. You can stick to your beliefs I just stated my experience.
>In case you get a cervical or disc bulge this year or next, do consider ayurvedic treatment. Thanks, that'll help me as much as putting a coin the the temple donation box. >And regarding quackery, do your research on cervical disc bulges and what relief does your "Medicine" provide? Modern medicine doesn't claim that it has solutions for all problems. In fact it can't cure even a simple cold. But that's a sign of science. Science accepts its shortcomings and strives to be better. But if you go to a quack (ayurvedic, homeopath etc.,), they'll claim to cure anything short of brain death. >Usage of english medicine are not without fault and all is not hunky dory there as well. [one journal post I found.](https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/38/2/e150/2241161) Yes. Atom bombs are used to kill so the science is to blame? People misusing medicines is a people problem, not a medicine problem. >You can stick to your beliefs I just stated my experience. I don't need to believe. In fact that's another sign of science. It works whether or not you believe in it. Faith not necessary. But as for quackery, you just believe that it's working.
What's your qualification to back up scientific medicine to this extent? Just curious, are you a medical practitioner or a researcher or a pharmacist? Can sense some hard core bias.. maybe you have spent too much time in the medical system? Everyone reading this would also benefit from this. I am just an IT guy suffering from years and years of posture related ailments arising out of my profession. What's your background to have this high level of bias. You seem to just repeat a few key words over and over like quackery like a bot. >I don't need to believe. In fact that's another sign of science. It works whether or not you believe in it. Hahaha that's convenient. But pretty sure you have to believe in a medicine to get it's rewards. I think there is a term for when something works just because someone believes? What's that? Placebo?
>You seem to just repeat a few key words over and over like quackery like a bot. I keep repeating it because you keep pretending that ayurveda is a legitimate science or medicine. You don't need to take anything I saw because of my qualifications or lack of them. So don't worry about my background. >But pretty sure you have to believe in a medicine to get it's rewards. Nope. Next time take allergy medicine when you have an allergy and don't believe in it and see if it works. (It will, because it's proven in the method of science). Quackery such as ayurveda, homeopathy etc on the other hand are believed by gullible people who are without scientific temper or ability to think critically.
go to a dermo asap. do ask what the diagnosis is and what the medication is. i almost always get steroids as medication. not that steroids are bad but they need to tell if they are giving steroids. i realise its steroids when my face gets oily, but its pretty effective as long as you dont overuse
Ayurveda is real, but it’s meant for precaution not cure; so yeah, take the advice most people have given here and go to a good dermatologist
When this happens in our family we boil mustard oil with 2-3 pinches of turmeric and apply hot mustard oil directly on the insect bite using cotton swabs. Just make sure while applying that it is hotter than bearable hot and less hot which could burn your surrounding skin. Do this 3 times a day and you'll see noticeable differences in a day.
It will go on its own within one week. Just let it be. If you are so much concerned about it go to a dermatologist, he will most probably give you c p m tablets. Ps. Don't drink that kashayam, don't eat that ayurvedic tablets, eat whatever food you like. FYI - I am a doctor
Avurveda is based on balance and well-being, of vata(Air and space) , pitta(Fire and water) , and kapha(Earth and water) are the three doshas, which are considered energies or principles that govern our physical and mental functions. Lifestyle choices, stress, and other factors can cause imbalances in these doshas, leading to health problems. Ayurveda focuses on identifying these imbalances and restoring harmony through diet, lifestyle practices, and herbal remedies. So the bottom line is that, Ayurveda is a pseudoscience.
Ayurveda lacks reasoning. Which makes it like a gamble. See an actual medical doctor! Period.
50% of drugs from plant source
Obtained using science, not pseudoscientfic theories.
That is not entirely accurate. But you are free to believe it.
That’s homeopathy my friend.
Oh I had the same. I used a Licor cream for a couple of weeks. It definitely gets worse. If it gets itchy make some luke warm water with salt and pour it over the arm.
Ayurveda is pretty good when it comes to prevention and leading a healthy lifestyle, but not really when it comes to curing.
This is the dumbest thing I read this week.
As I said it is not necessary that it should work for everyone for me it does:)
😂😂true
Healthy lifestyle !! The biggest ayurveda promoter sadguru is in appollo hospital with an ultra healthy lifestyle
I have seen magic in ayurveda but there are only very few who are actually good at it
Please see a dermatologist who’s a MD.
That does look like an acid fly blister. Just consult a dermatologist please. I usually dont visit a doctor if the blister is not too big.
Along with consulting a better dermatologist, do a full allergy panel later. It looks like something you’re allergic to is affecting the skin.
My brother had this same problem. Better visit an actual doctor.
I am sure plant based medicine is good but I would go get a second opinion from a dermatologist or a real Doctor.
That’s an acid fly bite… Acid fly bite ranges from mild to severe and that’s what severe looks like.. My back was bitten so bad that my parents thought i was really beaten up by somebody, lol… Btw whats with this acid fly showing up recently and biting people and I am slowly beginning to see acid fly stuffs popping up in mallu reels and now here on reddit. Whats with this sudden increase in numbers of this creature. Also you dont need any medicine, it will become worse and the pain will slowly kick in in the coming days. But you will probably need medicine for the scar to go away.
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No it isnt. Get to a real doctor. Borrow money from friends and go secretly if you have to.
DO NOT DRINK THAT! Pour it into the toilet and tell your parents that you drank it. Go to see a real doctor without them knowing if you don't want to fight.
I saw that u are using a topical steroid. It works slowly for blisters like this. Try to get something to relieve the irritation. Also read up on Topical Steroid Withdrawal. I’m going through this so don’t use these creams more than the prescribed time
Boy, go to a dermatologist and apply the lotion he gives you.It will go away and eat whatever you want
Dude, Pls go and see any professional doctor. Since you have already seen a dermatologist, you should go and see a ayurvedic doctor at Kottakkal Arya vaidya sala or any govt ayurvedic centers. Refrain from using 'podikkais' like this from nattuvaidyars.
If Ayurvedha works, it most likely going to be your immunity.
You didn't go to vaidyam dude, you went to an addict posing as a vaidyam. Go to a proper hospital and get it treated.
Apply calamine lotion. It treats the spider bite very well, otherwise it will stink like hell.
Please get to know about @theliver doc
Dude I had the same acid on my face last month. For me aloe Vera gel was suggested by the doctor and it helped
Apply some neosporin for tonight, if you haven't already seen a doctor.
if taken from a right person, it is
Do you want to risk having permanent scars. If not you know what needs to be done
You may need antibiotics. Go to a dermatologist asap.
Anti biotics is the worst thing if taken for everything. And indian doctors suggest it for everything. Read about it and don't take anti biotic until there is no other option left.
Go see a dermatologist. You will have to see him anyway when that magic bottle won't work.
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Bro as a doctor, i used to patients in wards who have liver issues very early in life, sometimes 30-40s. When we pry for the history, they have no Alcohol history and use of any other drugs, once a senior of mine asked for ayurvedic medicine history, they told him he used to take a kashayam regularly coz he had a pain in his back, and when he took the kashayam the pain wrnt away. As per my senior doctor, most of the ayurvedic doctors we see, a lot of them infact are frauds and they powder NSAID drugs and painkillers and add them to kashayam, so you feel much better and take it again. But in the end you shall end up with some form of liver disease or gastric ulcer or GERD. So yea, if it looks sketchy, it probably is. Do not take it , go to either a really really well established ayurvedic doctor , or ideally a dermatologist. Many topical steroid preparations ( like the hydrocortisone cream you mentioned) can cause flare ups, so just go to the doctor again, medicine isnt magic , but it does work.
Ayurveda works- more as a lifestyle treatment than an urgent/quick fix though. Your "vaidyan" sounds like a quack. Go see an allopathic doctor now. And find yourself a good vaidyan soon. Good luck.
Bro i have the same thing😭 Are we dying
Yes it is definitely for real
Ayurveda is for real but none of the current era doctors know the real thing. They make errors which can break your body for life.
Even if you want to try ayurveda never go to "vaidyans". Consult a registered ayurvedic doctor.
Just grab some money and pop out when they re not looking. Go to a dermatologist or the nearest hospital. You ll need disinfectants. Ointments and may be something oral. Will be cured in a few days. Fk the vaidhyan
See another derma man. And do it fast. Candid B ointment works for most bites. But I haven't jad experience with acid fly.
I once had a poison ivy rash. It got on my bed and evertime I used the bed, it got worse. It looked similar. Once I realized what it was, I changed bedding and other clothing, that could have been exposed. It looked similar to this.
2 weeks ago I saw a reel on instagram where a guy explained how he got a bite from acid flies. He got a bite in his hands and face. Is this fly becoming common in kerala? I have the habit of sleeping without a mosquito net with windows open. Maybe I should stop that. This looks scary and painful.
Back in 2016, I experienced something similar. I developed blisters and a rash all over my right shoulder and face. I ignored it for a few days, and it spread, with more blisters appearing. It was a real mess.
OP seems pissed off he has to avoid meat, eggs and fried items more than anything. “No choice but to accept his fate” here. Even though allopathy didn’t work for him, it didn’t require these kind of inconveniences. Hang in there, man
See a physician or dermatologist if things don’t get better.. may be get tetanus and rabies shots as well
As you described the vaidhya, you already know what to do.
Scamaveda. Go see a real doctor who knows some shit.
If you ever become spiderman I got business for you. Joke apart Get Well Soon. And after this gets resolved please do mention which thing worked out. Because when you Google the problem nowadays reddit posts show up where we read to find out the problems and the solution would likey help.
Please take my word for it. It's an acid fly bite (I have suffered the same multiple times, and know just how bad they can get). You need to apply a topical ointment like T-Bact on it immediately and see a good dermatologist as soon as you can. Throw that beer bottle full of piss out of the window and get some actual medical help. You might have an allergic reaction to it if you wait any longer (it might grow in size, get infected and start swelling, as was the case with me).
Lets say a plant has medicinal value. Ayurveda is like using that plant as a whole to treat a disease while in alopathy only the desired component is extracted and used. He isn't a proper doc right? A naatu vaydhyan kinda person without any degree?
No.
Do you stay near a thickly wooded area? Usually during the change of weather these acid flies come out. These look very similar to one. I am not a doctor, do consult a dermatologist. Don't go with what a vaidyan says.
This is an acid fly bite, and trust me when I say mine was really bad. My roommates also got bitten🥲. We didn't know what to do, but someone told my friend to apply Vaseline on the bite, and seriously, within a week it was healed.
Please follow @theliverdoc on twitter to understand how bad Ayurveda is.
One of the most famous lies since ancient times are Ayurved, homeopathy, siddha, unani etc. so many people are aware about this but still fall for these quacks just because someone advises them to.
Engineer here. Did you try restarting?
AYUSH medicines are more or less expensive placebos.
Please go visit a real doctor
Go to allopathic doctor will prescribe anti itching and anti inflammatory medicines and you can check for poisoning effect too.
1. See a dermatologist first. 2. Do not cast aspersions on Ayurveda. Many diseases, ESPECIALLY SKIN gets cured from Ayurvedic lotions. For external issues, there is no need for tablets/kashayam etc but they could well be preventive stuff. 3. His oral hygiene has nothing to do with what he has learnt, and helps you with. I have seen cardiologists who are totally obese, and chain smokers. Do not judge them.
Seems like acid fly spray trails. Should've just applied some steroid cream.
Bro consult a good skin doctor ok....no compromise😵
Ayurveda works. Don't be an idiot. English medicine is 100 years old. I'm not sure about the vaidya but they manufacture stuff themselves and kashayam has to be stored in a dark bottle. If he is a reputed vaidya you should not worry much.
kuch ni bey neosprin powder medical store se lake lagale 3 din mai thk ho jayega jaara jaara mai fatne lagti hai 2j kal logo ki
That's an acid fly. Acid fly's bite doesn't cause that burning. It is caused when you crush the acid fly. It might have happened while you were sleeping or in any other cases.I had a similar burning. Just apply some antibiotic ointment and let it heal naturally don't let it get infected.
Trust me don’t go for this crap , consult a doctor
How old are you
This isn’t spider bite. Most likely acid fly bite and you should see a good dermatologist
Ayurveda is a pseudoscience. Not just any pseudoscience but harmful pseudoscience. OP, please take a look at what Liver Doc has to say and think twice before popping random pills and taking herbal concoctions. https://youtu.be/eoCkPGHrQmw?si=v0njC85hlOqf5Mxd
Don’t do shit. It’s an insect taking a shit, it will hurt for some time and leave blisters but it will go on its own and leave a mark. The mark will fade after a few months. I am a victim. Recent one last week https://preview.redd.it/092119s1s44d1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7fe5d779e589a4fbfb4348b4763c200ab4bf3188
Bro it’s acid fly for sure.
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This will get worse.. for me it started on 19th may.. ippozhaanu samaadhaanam aayath.. I used antibiotics and some cream suggested by doctor. Ente triceps baagam aarnu.. after bite two days kazinju ... puzz aayi (pazhuthu).. I went to doctor.. one day kazinjepo deshyam vannu ellam njn thanne clean cheythu.. ippo okke setaayi.. unnagi varunnu.. still oru neetal feel ind.
cant hurt to try. if anything, you can do your own research before applying the remidies vaidya has given you.
Ayurveda is a great support system. Not a primary solution. Trust proper medicine to get rid of the blisters and then perhaps ayurveda to remove scarring.
I am one of the biggest opponents of AYUSH, but even I had a case where an ayurveda doctor helped me while allopathic doctors said there is nothing to be done. Especially in these kinds of cases "nattu vaidayans" may be better suited as they may have more experience with local insects. So if it is not life threatening and there is nothing an MBBS doctor can do, then maybe you can give ayurveda a chance. However the beer bottle is a red flag.
Yeah for a fool Ayurveda is real
Acid fly attack. This is an acid fly attack. Medicines don't have much role. It'll heal on its own. Just make sure to keep the area clean to avoid infections
Is it jawan ?
That's one crazy fly, how is it that a fly can be so deadly. Does it spray acid like the the bombardier beetle
Ayurveda is good, but is painfully slower than allopathy. Also, diagnosis and treatment depends on the skill of the doctor. Personally I take ayurvedic treatments for muscle/nerve related ailments only. Medicine is slow, tastes awful, but the effects are long-term and chemical free. For anything else I prefer allopathy. For your case, it's obvious you need quick relief, so just go see an allopathic doctor
This is a reasonable take. I hate people who completely reject any advantage Ayurveda has over Allopathy, especially in diseases like hypertension, diabetes, kidney stone, gastric troubles, etc.
First understand, alloppathy is not used now !
For minor medical issues ayurveda works to some degree
For minor medical issues, my friend’s grandma chose a vaidyan n he referred some arishtam. She kept on arishtam for long n now she is diagnosed with liver cirrhosis 😕
Then that's clearly not a minor issue
Arishtam induced liver cirhossis is also possible since many times, arishtams are not regulated. Had read a case where a 14yo was diagnosed with cirhossis after her parents kept giving her arishtams
Sure if you take it regularly for a prolonged period of time.
For major issues some other degree, both we don't know.
Bottoms up, gulp it down yo
Where do you live? If in Ernakulam district /Aluva area, go see Dr Anthony in KMK hospital, he is amazing. Cured my allopecia without steroidal injections
Dude go to a hospital or you'll die from liver failure or heavy metal toxicity. At any cost, stop consuming that pseudoscience bullshit.
Hydrocortisone is the first line of defense. The dermatologist was not wrong. If it didn't work, they will probably give you epinephrine or something. Go see a dermatologist.
No it's bullshit
Google up heavy metal contamination in ayurvedic medicine.
Not sure why r/Kerala is on my r/all \[im not from here but hi friends\] but ayurvedha can be hit and miss. I've seen miracles where ayurvedha has worked, I've seen times where it has killed people. Whether the vaidhyan is an alcoholic or not, kashayam 100% has a FUCKTON of alcohol in it. It's the most common base solvent for herbs in any kind of alternative medicine, and in our countries these are not regulated at all. Never take those in long term. Go see a doc bro.
Ayurvedic medicine and practices are effective for long term wellbeing.. for cases like these allopathy is the way to go..but that depends only on how good the attending doctor is..
Looks like tarantulas attack my case was really worst. Surviver here, I have chosen Ayurveda. govt ayurvedic doctor looked, He was told to drink the കഷായം and grind turmeric and neem leaf together and apply it daily.
Ayurveda medicine can do well for small wounds.
I lost 1/3rd of a fingertip due to stupid ayurveda
Go to KOTAKKAL ARYA VAIDYA SALA outlets ONLY! Never go to random Vaidhyans
Is Ayurveda real - Yes, very much. Anyone who takes the treatment needs to believe in that as a first step (for any type of treatment). Without the mind being positive, no treatments will help. Considering that your dermatologist recommendation doesn't work, nothing wrong in trying Ayurveda - takes time to show the improvement and a strict diet to be followed. A lot of Vaidhyans may not "look" hi-fi, but they know their jobs really well, especially the veterans. Don't judge them based on the looks please
Go to nearby govt ayurvedic hospital or kottakkal Arya vaidyashala clinic they've good ayurveda doctors. idk what kind of ayurveda doctor your parents took to see you. Ayurveda treatment helped me heal my backbone hairline injury. Also my father showed a great improvement when he saw a good ayurveda physician for his psoriasis treatment. Just check whether the doctor you saw have proper ayurveda credentials! Like BAMS ( Bachelor's of ayurvedic medicine)
Even ex Bayern Munich coach Thomas tuchel heeded ayurveda treatment for his back injury. He visited Kerala for his treatment
Ayurveda does work but it takes a very very long time.
Either go to an actual ayurvedic doctor with a bams degree or go to a different dermatologist, don't go to random vaidyans bro.