ENLARGED PROSTATE AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Enlarged prostate is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is a condition which is characterized by increase in size of prostate gland. Prostate gland is a male accessory gland which is present below the urinary bladder and in front of rectum. The size of prostate gland is same as of walnut and it surrounds urethra. It mostly occurs in aged men. Difficulty in urination, urgency to urinate and feeling of heaviness in lower abdomen are some of the most common symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Benign prostate hyperplasia is not cancerous but if not managed at time, it can lead to serious health implications. There are some oral medications and surgery which is beneficial for its treatment.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF ENLARGED PROSTATE?

There has not been found exact cause of enlargement of prostate gland. But it is believed to be due to changes in sex hormones with increasing age. This leads to abnormal growth of prostate gland leading to formation of tumor. Urethra is a tube which carries urine and ejaculation out from the body. When the prostate gland gets enlarged, it causes blockage of the urinary tract and thus leads to obstruction in urinary flow.

SOME OF THE OTHER CAUSES WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE ARE:

• Inflammation of prostate gland
• Infection of urinary tract
• Presence of stones in urinary bladder or kidneys
• Narrowing of the urethra
• Scarring of neck of urinary bladder due to any surgery
• Nervous problem
• Certain medications like anti-depressants, painkillers, etc

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE?

The factors which increase the risk of a person developing enlarged prostate are:

• Having a genetic predisposition to enlarged prostate
• Increasing age, mostly above 50 years
• Suffering from diabetes
• Heart problems
• No physical exercise
• Increased body weight

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE?

The common signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate gland are:

• Urgent need to urinate
• Dribbling of urine
• Urinary incontinence
• Increased urination at night
• Inability to completely empty the bladder
• Pain during urination or ejaculation
• Weak stream of urine
• Presence of blood in urine
• Odor in urine

WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ENLARGED PROSTATE?

If the enlarged prostate is not treated properly, then it leads to serious health complications. Following are some of the associated complications of enlarged prostate gland:

• Stones in urinary bladder
• Retention of urine in bladder
• Urinary tract infections
• Damage to the urinary bladder
• Kidney damage

HOW THE DIAGNOSIS OF ENLARGED PROSTATE IS DONE?

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a proper physical examination of the patient as digital rectal examination. He will suggest some of the following tests to the patient:

• Blood test
• Urine test
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
• Urinary flow test
• Postvoid residual volume test

WHAT IS THE AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF ENLARGED PROSTATE GLAND?

In Ayurveda, enlargement of prostate gland occurs because of the vitiation of vata and kapha dosha. This leads to increase in size of the gland. There occurs dushti of raktavaha, mamsavaha sroto dushti. This causes manifestation of the symptoms like weak urine stream, nocturia and dribbling of urine.

Some of the ayurvedic herbs which are beneficial for management of enlarged prostate gland are:

• Gokshura
• Pashanbheda
• Harad
• Bahera
• Amla
• Punarnava
• Nishoth
• Atibala
• Mulethi

MANAGEMENT OF ENLARGED PROSTATE WITH THE MEDICINES OF CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved centre which are used for the treatment of enlargement of prostate gland:

1. Detox Premium Powder

Detox premium powder is made up of natural herbs and bhasmas like iloy satav, gandhak rasayan, tal sindoor, shankh bhasma, moti pishti, akik pishti, etc. The powder relieves the burning sensation, irritation, discomfort, and normalizes the aggravation of the pitta dosha.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu syrup is widely used to balance the aggravated Tridosha and mainly composed of Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), and Maricha (Piper nigrum). The ingredients used in the formation of the syrup reduce the symptoms and prevent further enlargement of the gland.
Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonfuls thrice daily.

3. UTI Care Tablets

UTI Care Tablet is an herbal formulation of Sajjakshar (Bergenia lingulata), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), etc. The capsule cures the flow of urine, relieves the burning sensation, swelling, pain, and discomfort.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 Tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This is the ayurvedic formulation of Ajwain satv, Peppermint, and Mushak kapoor that balances the vata and pitta dosha. The syrup has coolant properties thus it is very beneficial to cure abdominal pain, discomfort, and improves the metabolism of digestion.
Recommended Dosage– Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach.

5. Panchasakar Churna

The churna has best results in the detoxification of excess toxins from the body and maintains the proper metabolism. It is made up of a total of 5 ingredients – Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Svaran patri (Cassia angustifolia), Shatapushpa (Foeniculum vulgare),Sauvarchala lavana (Rock salt). The powder reduces the inflammation, redness, relieves constipation, abdominal discomfort, etc. and also prevents it from re-occurring.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

6. Kanchnaar guggulu

Kanchnaar guggulu has anti-bacterial, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties that subside the symptoms of BPH quickly and is very beneficial for weight loss, any type of cyst, thyroid, etc. Each tablet consist of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum), Maricha (Piper longum), etc.
Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.