Abstract

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VATASHTHILA W.S.R. TO BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA: A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Sapanjeet Kaur, Dr. Rajiv Mehta

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Abstract

A severe urinary condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a senile illness that usually affects men over the age of 50, characterized by urinary incontinence, incomplete voiding, dribbling, and retention of urine. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is mentioned in Ayurvedic texts as Vatashthila (i.e., it is one of the types of Mutraghata in which there is decreased urine flow due to obstruction in the urinary passage).). In contemporary science conservative and surgical treatment are given to the patients suffering with BPH. A male patient (52 years) want Ayurvedic treatment, came with symptoms Frequent urination, Nocturia, Hesitancy, Urgency, Retention of urine since 2 months.[8] Trivanga bhasma, Kachnaar guggul, Ural BPH capsules (vasu) were given to the patient along with following Pathya Apathya. These medicines improved the tonicity of urinary bladder and reduce the size of the prostate.

Keywords: Vatashthila, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Ayurvedic Management.