Prostatitis is inflammation of prostate. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system, and it is a walnut-sized gland found in men that is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine and semen exit the body. Its main function is to produce seminal fluid in order to transport sperm through the urethra.
In Ayurveda,prostitis is under the title of Mootrakrichhra which means dysuria.
Disturbance of Apan vayu causes problems in uirnation. In ayurveda , Mootrakrichhra which has been classified various types
- Vataj Mootrakruchhra is marked by severe pains in pelvic region and obstructed urination.
- Pittaj Mootrakrichhra shows severe burning micturition with reddish or yellowish urine.
- Kaphaj Mootrakrichhra shows by swelling and heaviness in pelvic region and sticky urine.
- Sannipatik Mootrakrichhra is caused by vitiation of all three doshas and therefore mixed characteristics.
Symptoms:
Fever
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Increased urinary frequency and urgency
- Nocturia
- Pain in the pelvis and genital area
Causes:
According to modern science, prostatitis is caused by various bacterial or fungal infections, chemicals, radiations or injuries.
According to ayurveda mootrakrichhra causes due to Increased intake of imbalanced diet or over eating i.e. heavy,spicy,sour food like urad, rajma and over physical activities or a sedentary lifestyle causes impairment of Apana Vata (vat dosha type).
Ayurvedic Medicine for Fever, Diet & Lifestyle:
- Persons should drink adequate liquids like water, fruit juices, coconut water etc.
- Drinking such liquids which are protects the person from urinary infections.
- Pranayama practice specifically using Kapalabhati can relief symptom of prostatitis.
- Pranayama is an excellent combined aerobic and anaerobic exercise that stresses the pelvic floor hence strengthening this area of the anatomy which is involved in chronic prostatitis.
- Basti therapy in both acute and chronic phases can be very helpful in treating the pelvic nerve imblances.
Home Remedy:
The line of treatment involves the removal of infection with internal detoxification, cleaning and removing any blockages in the urinary tract combined with herbs to tone the kidneys and normalize the functioning of Apan Vayu
Note:
Medicine should be taken according to vaidya/docter
Treatment with Remedies and Ayurvedic Medicine