Prostate problems can become a
serious issue for men after 60s. The prostate gland is a small gland only found
in men. It opens into the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder
to the penis), and sits just below the bladder and vas deferens (a pair of
ducts through which sperm passes before ejaculation). The prostate gland helps
with the production of semen (the fluid that transports sperm). It produces a
thick, white fluid that is liquefied by a special protein called
prostate-specific antigen. The fluid is mixed with sperm, produced by the
testicles, to create semen.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia:
Prostate is located in the area
of the body that is governed by Apana vata, which includes the colon, lower
abdomen, elimination, and reproductive areas. Due to the fact that the prostate
is governed by Apana Vata, whatsoever that aggravates Apana Vata, creates
pressure on the prostate. According to Ayurveda, our vata dosha increases as we
age. The later stage of life is known as the Vata kala. This also contributes
for BPH.
Causes:
Enlargement of prostate is
caused by vitiated apana vata, which may be due to :
· Controlling the urge of urination
· Controlling the urge of defecation
· Over indulgence in sexual activity.
· Consuming dry, very cold and less quantity of food
· General weakness
· Improper dietary habits leading to Indigestion
· Lack of inadequate fluids in the body
· Excessive alcohol intake or caffeinated beverages
· Weak immune system
· Inflammation of the prostate gland
Symptoms:
· Difficulties at the onset of urination, dribbling of urine,
especially after urinating and a sense of not emptying the bladder completely.
·
Difficulty to control the urination urge.
·
Feeling a burning sensation / pain when passing urine.
·
Excessive urination at night
Line of Treatment:
Balancing the Apana Vata
The treatment modalities
includes panchakarma, external therapies, internal medications, Activities,
Advice of food and life style changes.
Panchakarma – Virechana, Basti
Externally – Abhyanga, Chakra
Basti
Internally –Mutrala (Diuretics)
Vatanulomana (Which regulates
the flow of Vata)
Activities:
Specific Asanas, Panayamas,
meditation
Food:
·
Reduce on the intake of water after 6.00 pm.
·
Warm, cooked, easily digestible, light but nourished foods are a
good diet.
Lifestyle changes: specific to the
individual’s constitution, nature of work and geographical conditions.