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Complex medial meniscus tear
I have a complex medial meniscus tear in my right knee as per MRI report. Any chances it can be healed by Ayurveda and without a surgery.
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Try Janu basti with sahacharyadi oil in any panchkarma centre,take abhyanga and steam. You can take shallaki tab for pain and yograj guggulu twice a day.
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Chances are there but to confirm we need to evaluate the MRI, the history etc
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Your medical history is not clear. As Ayurveda mainly stands on signs and symptoms of the disease. Please give details about the disease.
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Maha yograj guggal pidaantvati shilajeet rasayan1tab has goodresult
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inpunchkermafo janubasti, massage therapy
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Hi as you said you have a complex medical meniscus tear in your right knee as per MRI REPORT. but had not shared the report . Most of the meniscus tears gets heal with ayurveda treatment. Firstly to decide this want to see your mri report. Then we go through the panchakarma treatment plus oral medicines. In panchakarma therapies there will be snehana , swedana and janu basti to heal meniscus tear . We will plan it for 7 days firstly .
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Avoid pressure on knees .
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Yes it can be treated with ayurveda without any surgery you have to give time and to keep patience consult for more details
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Yes definitely.  Please go for panchakarma treatment in your nearby ayurvedic centre preferably vaidyaratnam or kottakkal. Along with that following HAIP DIET will help you heal faster.  Some good supplements can be added for which you will need to consult. Since you arr young, the healing will be faster. 
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Hi Here you mentioned that ,a medial meniscus tear in your right knee joint as per MRI scan,but it's not clear that your doctor recommended for surgery. All meniscus tears are not similar,  and it's healing potential  depends on three factors ,blood supply,tear location & pattern and age.Usually starting with conservative treatment on minor tears.The tears don't respond to conservative treatment s are recommended for surgery.  Remember that  every injury is unique and what works for one may not work for other. Which means personalized  consultation and treatment is required.If your symptoms are severe and interfere with your daily activities , immediate medical care and rest is important. In Ayurveda we have effective treatment for meniscus tears,but to decide the exact treatment  need to go through your MRI report.For that kindly book for an Appointment  on your convenient date.
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Ayurveda can help manage meniscus tear symptoms through Ayurvedic medicines, oil massages, and therapies that reduce pain, swelling, and improve joint mobility. While Ayurvedic treatment often works well for partial tears and helps healing, complete or locked tears.
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Ayurveda focuses on balancing Vata dosha, strengthening tissues with classical Ayurvedic medicine and using external therapies for relief
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* Female - 31 years * Complex medial meniscus tear * What is the cause?? (any trauma or any injuries or degenerative) ?? * If it is due to trauma or injury since it is a complex medial meniscus tear just go for Surgery and After surgery u can opt for Ayurvedic treatments that helps to prevent further degeneration. * If it is a degenerative, then opt for Ayurvedic medications and Panchakarma procedures. * In Ayurveda, This is the Condition where it is due to Vata prakopa (either injuries or trauma or degenerative) that affects ligaments, tendons, joints etc., around the knee part. * Ayurveda Aims for not only superficial repair of the joint and tear but also it helps in healing the tear and maintaining the balance. * Medications like Cartigen Neutra, Mahayogaraja guggulu, Vatagajankusha ras, Vatavidhwamsini ras, Dashamoola kashayam etc., will help this condition. * Panchakarmas like Janu Basti, Matra Basti, Swedana therapy will help u to ease such condition.                  
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I understand your concern 🙏. A **complex medial meniscus tear** means the tear is irregular, often with multiple cleavage planes, and typically less amenable to self-healing compared to simple tears. Let’s look at this from both medical and Ayurvedic perspectives: --- ## 🩺 Modern Medical View * **Meniscus has poor blood supply**, especially the inner part (“white zone”), so complex tears usually don’t heal fully on their own. * Surgery (arthroscopic meniscectomy or repair) is often advised if you have persistent **locking, catching, swelling, or severe pain**. * However, if pain is mild, and you can walk without instability, many people **manage conservatively** with physiotherapy, strengthening, and lifestyle changes. --- ## 🌿 Ayurvedic View In Ayurveda, meniscus injury falls under **Sandhigata Vata (Vata affecting joints)**. Ayurveda cannot “stitch” the torn meniscus back, but it may: * **Reduce pain & swelling** (Shotha-hara, Vedana-shamaka chikitsa). * **Improve joint lubrication & stability** (Sneha, Rasayana, and Basti therapies). * **Support natural repair and delay surgery** in some cases, especially if tear is small or symptoms are moderate. ### Possible Ayurvedic Treatments 1. **Panchakarma therapies** * *Snehan (oil massage)* with medicated oils like *****Taila*. * *Swedana (steam sudation)* to reduce stiffness. * *Janu Basti* (oil pooling on the knee) – very effective for pain and cartilage nourishment. * *Matra Basti / Ksheera Basti* (oil or medicated milk enemas) – to pacify Vata at root. 2. **Herbal medicines** (to be prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor after Prakriti assessment) * ****Guggul / ***Guggul* – for joint pain. * ****(Boswellia)* – anti-inflammatory. * *****preparations* – for tissue healing. * *****, ****, B****a* – strengthen ligaments & muscles. 3. **Lifestyle & Diet** * Avoid *dry, cold, excessive walking, squatting, or running*. * Use *warm, unctuous food* – ghee, milk, mung dal, cooked vegetables. * Gentle physiotherapy (quadriceps, hamstring strengthening). --- ## ✅ Chances of Healing Without Surgery * **Small or moderate tears** → Sometimes manageable with Ayurveda + physiotherapy; symptoms can reduce significantly. * **Large complex tears** → Complete healing is unlikely without surgery, but Ayurveda can reduce pain, inflammation, and improve mobility, possibly helping you delay or avoid surgery if symptoms are controlled. * If you have **locking of knee (can’t straighten/ bend suddenly)** or frequent swelling → Surgery is usually necessary. --- 👉 My suggestion: If your tear is causing **only pain and swelling, no locking**, try a **3-month Ayurvedic + physiotherapy regimen**. If symptoms persist or worsen, surgery may be the only option. Would you like me to outline a **step-by-step home Ayurvedic care plan** (safe remedies + diet + exercises) you can start right now while you consult a local vaidya? Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine. Consult me personally for details.
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Yes but u need to take few precautions and measure to be alright
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At this age tear means no fitness n endurance in entire ir muscles and tendons. Plan fitness not just local fixing...
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plz share ur MRI
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Ayurveda offers unique approach for such issues. kindly consult Ayurveda Dr in Govt Ayurveda hospital attached to Govt Ayurveda medicine school or
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Complex medial meniscus tears usually do not heal completely without surgical intervention. Ayurveda can help reduce pain, inflammation, and improve knee function with therapies, oils, and strengthening exercises, but it may not fully repair the tear. I suggest you consult me for a personalized plan to manage symptoms and improve mobility.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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