The prostate, a
walnut-size gland, is an integral part of the male
reproductive system and situated between your urinary bladder and
urethra.
It's capability is to discharges semen at some stage in sexual
intercourse, which has a substance that lessen the vaginal acidity and
enables the spermatozoa to better reach for fertilization.
A lot of men over 45 - 50 years have problems with prostate reproductive system and situated between your urinary bladder and
urethra.
It's capability is to discharges semen at some stage in sexual
intercourse, which has a substance that lessen the vaginal acidity and
enables the spermatozoa to better reach for fertilization.
enlargement, which can limit the flow of urine from the urinary bladder
and lead to such problems as frequent, and consistent urination, urine
leakage, and urinary tract infections.
Enlarged prostate, is otherwise different from prostate
cancer, and also
known as benign prostatic hyperplasia/benign prostatic hypertrophy
(BPH), and can be an irregular enlargement, and swelling of the prostate,
and could eventually press the urethra that interfere with urination.
It is just a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
known as benign prostatic hyperplasia/benign prostatic hypertrophy
(BPH), and can be an irregular enlargement, and swelling of the prostate,
and could eventually press the urethra that interfere with urination.
It is just a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
CAUSES OF BPH
Old age.
Family history.
Diabetes mellitus, and diabetes insipidus.
Cardiac disorders.
Obesity/weight
problem.
General weakness, and debility.
Indigestion.
Sedentary lifestyle, and
insufficient movement.
Over indulgence in sex.
Suppress the urination in long after it
requires to be released.
Inadequate fluid intake, and use of very cold food.
In the event that you
sit for an extended time without going
for a break
from your job (computer job, official job, public sector carrier jobs etc.)
can create an imbalance in the reproductive area, and cause BPH.
from your job (computer job, official job, public sector carrier jobs etc.)
can create an imbalance in the reproductive area, and cause BPH.
If left unattended, and
neglected for proper treatment, an enlarged
prostate can impede the flow of urine from the urinary bladder,
resulting in other complications like urinary retention, urinary tract
infections (UTIs), and kidney damage/kidney failure etc.
prostate can impede the flow of urine from the urinary bladder,
resulting in other complications like urinary retention, urinary tract
infections (UTIs), and kidney damage/kidney failure etc.
SYMPTOMS OF BPH
Common symptoms may
include the next -
Weak urine stream -
Slowed or delayed start of urinary stream.
Dysuria - Pain in
urinary bladder, and pain with urination or bloody urine
in urinary tract infection. A dull aching pain in the lumbar region, and pain
in the hips, legs, and feet may take too long times to clear your bladder.
in urinary tract infection. A dull aching pain in the lumbar region, and pain
in the hips, legs, and feet may take too long times to clear your bladder.
Renal insufficiency.
Incontinence - Dribbling
after urinating.
Straining to urinate.
Sudden desire to urinate, and difficulty starting urination.
Incomplete emptying of
urinary bladder.
Needing to pass urine several times during whole night.
Urinary retention.
A feeling of not
emptying the bladder.
Leaking of urine, and
repeated desire to urinate.
Blockage to easy flow of
urine.
Obstruction to easy
passage of stools, and flatus, and bloating of stomach.
Burning sensation during
urination.
Difficulty to control
the urination urge.
On, and off urination, and sleeplessness.
LONG TERM RISK OF BPH?
If left unattended, BPH
can progress, and cause succeeding medical issues.
If the bladder will not empty completely, you feel vulnerable for developing
urinary tract infections. Other serious problems can also develop as time
passes, including bladder stones, blood in the urine (hematuria),
incontinence, urinary retention, and so forth.
In rare cases, UTIs and/or kidney diseases/kidney failure can form
from BPH.
If the bladder will not empty completely, you feel vulnerable for developing
urinary tract infections. Other serious problems can also develop as time
passes, including bladder stones, blood in the urine (hematuria),
incontinence, urinary retention, and so forth.
In rare cases, UTIs and/or kidney diseases/kidney failure can form
from BPH.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
DIAGNOSIS FOR BPH
Blood urea test - increased.
Blood ESR test -
increased.
Prostate-specific
antigen (PSA).
Imaging studies for BPH
An ultrasonographic
examination evaluates how large is the prostate
gland which often establishes the best treatment as per prostatic
enlargement condition.
gland which often establishes the best treatment as per prostatic
enlargement condition.
Useful tips to
manage prostatic enlargement
Consume fruits, and
vegetables that are high in vitamin C, and zinc are
best for protecting against BPH, and reducing its symptoms.
best for protecting against BPH, and reducing its symptoms.
Drink 2-3 litres of
normal water daily to aid in preventing bacteria from
accumulating in the urinary bladder, and avoid drinking more fluids after
7 p.m. to lessen the necessity to urinate frequently during retiring time.
Fresh lemon, orange, pineapple juice and coco water are impressive,
and advised in BPH.
accumulating in the urinary bladder, and avoid drinking more fluids after
7 p.m. to lessen the necessity to urinate frequently during retiring time.
Fresh lemon, orange, pineapple juice and coco water are impressive,
and advised in BPH.
Drink cranberry juice
3-4 times daily to raise the acidity of
the urine,
particularly if you are feeling a urinary tract infection.
particularly if you are feeling a urinary tract infection.
Caffeine, decongestants, antihistamines etc. are contraindicated in BPH.
Alcoholic beverage, liquor, tobacco, coffee, caffeinated tea etc. increase
vata so stay away from alcoholic beverages, liquor, tobacco and coffee,
caffeinated tea especially after evening meal.
Also avoid foods which cause constipation as it triggers vata, and
vitiations as well.
Hot spices should be
strictly avoided.
Foods like whole wheat, rice, milk, tomatoes, yogurt, citric fruits are
recommended.
Foods like whole wheat, rice, milk, tomatoes, yogurt, citric fruits are
recommended.
The patient should get
fruits like apple, grapes, plums include plenty of
dietary fiber content (fruits and vegetables which are rich in dietary fibers)
in good quantity because it might be extremely useful in this problem.
dietary fiber content (fruits and vegetables which are rich in dietary fibers)
in good quantity because it might be extremely useful in this problem.
The patient shouldn't expose himself to
sunlight or warmth temperature
because unnecessary, high, and increased perspiration eliminates a
lot of water from your body, and the urine thus becomes concentrated
causes irritation, and burning sensation.
because unnecessary, high, and increased perspiration eliminates a
lot of water from your body, and the urine thus becomes concentrated
causes irritation, and burning sensation.
Chandra prabhavati,
1 tablet x 3 - 4 times daily with luke warm water
or milk may be helpful in earlier conditions of BPH.
or milk may be helpful in earlier conditions of BPH.
Apple Cider Vinegar is
also an advantageous treatment for BPH.
Exercise, Asanas, Aerobics are beneficial in
Enlarged prostate -
Kegel
exercises, resistance exercises, pelvic floor muscle exercises,
light exercises such as swimming, jogging, sprinting, strolling, and
walking are of help to avoid urine leakage.
light exercises such as swimming, jogging, sprinting, strolling, and
walking are of help to avoid urine leakage.
Uddiyan-bandh, Mool-bandh, Vajrasana, Paschimothanasana, and
Aerobics are more suitable as well.
Aerobics are more suitable as well.
Ayurvedic treatment of prostatic enlargement
There are several,
incredibly, amazingly, powerful, all-time
best home
cures, and Ayurvedic treatment of BPH is directed to reducing the size
of the prostate gland, used for this purpose are next -
cures, and Ayurvedic treatment of BPH is directed to reducing the size
of the prostate gland, used for this purpose are next -
Swet Chandan - White
sandal - Santalum album.
Shatavari - Asparagus racemosus.
Punarnava - Hog Weed
- Boerhaavia diffusa.
Gorakhmundi - Globe
thistle - Sphaeranthus hirtus.
Pygeum - Pygeum
africanum / Prunus africana.
Stinging Nettle - Urtica
dioica.
Corn silk (Bhutte ki
baal) - Maize - Zea mays.
Pumpkin seeds -
Cucurbita maxima / Cucurbita pepo.
Tarbuj - Watermelon -
Citrullus lanatus.
Khadira - Chandra - Areca catechu.
Ghritkumari/Aloevera - Indian aloe - Aloe barbadensis.
Amalaki - Indian Gooseberry -
Emblica officinalis.
Yava-kshaar - Barley
- Hordeum vulgare.
Haritaki - Terminalia chebula - Chebulic Myrobalan.
Behada - Terminalia bellerica.
Sunthi - Ginger - Zinziber officinalis.
Marich - Black pepper -
Piper nigrum.
Pippali
- Piper longum.
Shilajit - Purified Bitumen /Asphalt
- Asphaltum punjabianum.
Alfalfa - Chilean
clover - Medicago sativa.
Punarnava - Boerhaavia
diffusa.
Pashanbhed - Bergenia
lingulata.
Gokshur – Caltrops - Tribulus terrestris.
Saariva - Hemidesmus
indicus.
Manjishtha - Rubia
cordifolia.
Musli - Curculigo orchioides.
Daru-Haridra - Berberis aristata.
Deodar - Cedrus deodara.
Haridra -Turmeric - Curcuma longa.
Apamarga - Achyranthus aspera.
Sahajan - Drumstick - Moringa pterygosperma.
Kutki - Picrorrhiza kurroa.
Musta - Cyperus rotundus.
Patol - Point gourd - Tricosanthe dioica.
Nimba - Azadirachta indica.
Draksha - Vitis vinifera.
Kutaj - Holarrhina antidysentrica.
Salam mishri - Orchis Latifolia.
Shrimp - Caridean Shrimp.
Flaxseed - Linum usitatissimum.
Green tea - Camellia
sinensis.
Saw palmetto - Serenoa repens.
Lata Karanja -
Caesalpinia bonducella.
Wild basil - Ocimum
gratissimum.
Chastberry - Vitex agnus-castus.
Nirgundi - Chinese chastetree - Vitex negundo.
Indravadhi - Mutilla
occidentalis.
Rye - Secale cereale.
Timothy - Phleum
pratense.
Bladder cherry - Strawberry/Groundcherry - Physalis alkekengi.
Dalchini - Cinnamon /
ceylon - Cinnamomum verum.
Astragalus - Astragalus
propinquus /Astragalus membranaceus.
Birch - Betula pendula.
Akebia vine - Akebia
quinata.
Acai palm - Euterpe
oleracea.
Tomato - Solanum
lycopersicum.
White peony - Paeonia
lactiflora.
Achiote - Bixa orellana.
Oat - Avena sativa.
Black mustard - Brassica
nigra.
Cat's claw - Uncaria tomentosa.
Jethi madhu - Liquorice -
Glycyrrhiza glabra.
Varuna
- Crataeva nurvala.
Garuga - Garuga pinnata
Roxb.
Snow lotus - Saussurea
Lappa.
Couchgrass - Elymus
repens/Agropyron repens.
Pyaz - Onion - Allium cepa.
False unicorn -
Chamaelirium luteum.
Horse chestnut -
Aesculus hippocastanum.
Nimbu - Lemon - Citrus limon.
Amarud - Guava - Psidium
guajava.
Naspaati - Pear - Pyrus
communis.
Kabab Chini - Piper
Cubeba.
Soursop -
Ushira - Vetiveria
zizanioides.
Red chili - Cayenne
Pepper - Capsicum annuum.
Syahjeera - Black Seed/Black Cumin -Nigella Sativa.
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Written by Rajeh Kumar
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