Common Causes of Splenomegaly
- Chronic infections or recurrent fevers.
- Poor digestion leading to āmadoṣa buildup.
- Excess oily, sweet, or heavy foods.
- Untreated anemia or liver dysfunction.
- Suppressed natural urges disrupting abdominal vāta.
Symptoms of Splenomegaly
- Heaviness or dull pain on the left abdomen.
- Fatigue or breathlessness from low blood strength.
- Loss of appetite and slow digestion.
- Frequent colds or weak immunity.
- Mild fever or body aches in chronic cases.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Splenomegaly
- Bitter herbs like punarnavā and trayamaṇḍa reduce swelling.
- Light, warm diet with bitter greens and barley gruel.
- Herbal ghees improve raktādhātu and immunity.
- Purgation (virechana) or bloodletting (rakta mokṣa) if needed.
- Rebuilding strength with rasāyana herbs like guduchi.