An Ayurvedic Approach to Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: A single patient study

Authors

  • Aswin Haridas
  • Akhi Radhakrishnan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15iS1.5591

Keywords:

Adenomatous, Chandraprabha Vati, Mustadi Kalpa, Vata Astheela

Abstract

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is benign enlargement of adenomatous part of prostate gland. It is present in patient in the 5th or 6th decade of the lives due to changes in the hormonal patterns in adult males chronic cripples the day to day activities. This is a case report of a 55 year male patient who presented with increased frequency of urination since past 5 months. Considering the symptom complex the case was diagnosed as a case of Vata astheela. The a course of ayurvedic medication such as  Chandraprabha vati, Mustadi kalpa as internal medicine and lifestyle changes were advised for 4 months followed by a review after 7 months. The patient was also scored on measuring guidelines of which were seen to be promising.

Author Biographies

Aswin Haridas

Associate Professor, Department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Waghodia, Gujrat. India. 

Akhi Radhakrishnan

Assistant Professor, Department of PG studies in Shalya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Waghodia, Gujrat. India.

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Haridas, A., & Radhakrishnan, A. (2024). An Ayurvedic Approach to Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: A single patient study. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 15(S1), 176–180. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v15iS1.5591