Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer which affects bone marrow by infiltrating cancerous plasma cells. Plasma cells are responsible for producing antibodies to fight infections and are a crucial component of the body's immune system. And when these normal plasma cells turn abnormal they cause Multiple Myeloma.

Genetic mutation is one of the prime causes of Multiple Myeloma which progresses spontaneously as age progresses. March is the month to celebrate resilience against Multiple Myeloma and to increase awareness for it.

Risk factors are:

o   Somatic Genetic alteration /+Chromosomal Genetic alteration

o   Environmental Factors like exposure to radiation, chemical, etc.

Signs and Symptoms are

o   Low blood count: fatigue, anaemia, frequent fever and infection

o   Progressive weight loss

o   Bone pain in back, ribs or hips.

o   Decreased Kidney function

o   Loss of appetite

Sometimes signs and symptoms of Multiple myeloma can mimic like symptoms of Chronic kidney disease, so proper and prompt evaluation is necessary. Early intervention is the first step against Multiple Myeloma.

Management approach:

ü  Medications like Immuno modulatory drugs, monoclonal antibodies, proteasome inhibitors

ü  Chemotherapy

ü  Bone marrow transplant

ü  Symptomatic treatment

ü  Ayurveda includes Samsodhan like nitya virechan and samsaman like Rasayan therapy.