The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When the bladder is empty it is approximately the size and similar shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores the urine, which helps control the flow of urination.

An overactive bladder is a condition where the bladder expels or releases the urine out at the wrong time.

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Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder

• Urinate eight or more times a day or two or more times at night

• Have the sudden, strong need to urinate immediately

• Leak urine after a sudden, strong urge to urinate

• Urine incontinence or loss of bladder control

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The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system. It is found in front of the rectum and just below the bladder, the organ where urine is stored. The prostate gland is about the size of a chestnut and is responsible for various functions. The most important is producing seminal fluid, which is a component of semen. It also plays a role in hormone production and helps regulate the flow of urine. Prostate problems are quite common, especially in older men.

The Ayurvedic name for the prostrate is Asashteela which translates as “a small stone used to sharpen swords”. When the gland is affected by excess vata, it causes a condition known in Ayurveda as vathaashteela. As we age, the vata dosha naturally increases in the body and becomes increasingly dominate starting at around age 50. The vitiated vata dosha disturbs the digestive fire which causes ama to form. Ama is a sticky residue caused from weak digestion or incomplete metabolism. Ama is capable of spreading throughout the tissues of the body and can accumulate anywhere including the bladder and prostate gland.

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In Ayurveda, Conditions affecting the urinary system and kidneys are broadly termed Mutravaha Srota Roga. Generally, the specific disorders affecting the bladder and urethra are known as Mutraghata which is usually caused by an aggravated vata dosha.

Root Causes for Aggravated Vata Dosha in the Prostate gland

• Delaying the urge to urinate

• Delaying the urge to defecate

• Over-indulging with sex

• Eating foods that are too dry and cold, or not eating enough

• Older age

• General debility

• Indigestion or weak digestion

• Excess physical or mental exertion

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An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause other problems with the bladder and urinary system.

Each person with an enlarged prostate will experience varying stages of symptoms that gradually worsen over time when left untreated.

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Common Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate Gland

• Frequent or urgent need to urinate

• Increased frequency of urination at night

• Difficulty starting urination

• Weak urine stream or a stream that stops and starts

• Dribbling at the end of urination

• Inability to completely empty the bladder

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Ayurveda supports the symptoms of enlarged prostate and bladder by pacifying the aggravated vata dosha and rejuvenating the urinary system. An Ayurvedic health plan supports decreasing the size of the prostate gland and strengthening the muscles and two sphincters found in the bladder. When the persons diet and lifestyle regimen greatly pacifies the aggravated vata dosha it will enhance the quality of life for the person.

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Herbal Supplements that Support Prostate and Bladder Health

1. Chandraprabha Vati

2. Sukumara Kwatham

3. Shatavaryadi Ghritam

4. Dadimadi Ghritam

5. Varanadi Kwatham

6. Gandharvahastadi Kashayam

7. Kanchanara Guggulu

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Urethritis

• October 30, 2020

• Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh

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Urethritis is a bacterial disease in which urination occurs frequently. You may also feel burning sensation while urinating. Know, what are the symptoms, causes of urethritis, and how dangerous it can be for health by not getting it treated in time …. burning sensation? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then you need to be alerted. This sexual problem can also be caused by urethritis. Urethritis is a sexually related problem. In this, there is swelling and irritation in the urethra. Sperm of men also comes out through the ureters. Urethritis is a bacterial disease in which urination occurs frequently. You may also feel burning sensation while urinating.

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Urethritis disease how different from UTI?

Often, people consider Causes of Frequent Urination as urinary tract infection (UTI), but it does not necessarily mean that you have a UTI whenever you have urination or irritation. Vs UTI). The problem of UTI is seen more in women than men anyway, but urethritis can be caused by both men and women. When there is urethritis, there is burning and swelling in the urethra. The symptoms of these two may be the same, but both of these two very different physical problems are due to urethritis.

Causes of Urethritis

Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalia, urethritis are caused by harmful bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhea. These bacteria also cause sexually transmitted bacterial infections like gonorrhea and Chlamydia. 

What are the symptoms of urethritis?

1. Men and women have burning sensation while urinating.

2. Urination again after urination.

3. Feeling pain while urinating. Liquid discharge from vagina.

4. Men have burning and itching in the front end of the penis.

5. Sperm or bleeding while urinating.

6. Urination from penis or penis of men, secretion of fluids other than semen.

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Prevention Of Urethritis

Urethritis can sometimes result from unprotected sex. In such a situation, you should try to do sexual intercourse safely. Apart from this, you must follow the points mentioned below for prevention of urethritis.

– Use a condom when making a physical connection

– Avoid having sex with more than one person.

– If you have been a victim of sexually transmitted disease, do not hide from anyone. Contact a doctor as soon as possible.

– Drink more water. After sex, clean the vagina, penis with water. Please urinate.

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Urethritis Risk

If you do not get the treatment of urethritis, then there can be problems of swelling and pain in the testicle of men. This may affect fertility potential. Can be a victim of infertility. Urethritis infection can also affect the kidneys and urinary tract if treatment is not received at the right time. Pelvic inflammatory disease can occur in women. Some women have an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy when they have urethritis problems. In the case of ectopic pregnancy, the fetus develops outside the uterus rather than in the uterus.

Different antibiotic treatments have different types of side effects. If antibiotics are taken with alcohol, it is highly harmful to health as it can increase heart rate, vomiting, headache and flushing. Antibiotics can also cause diarrhea or soft stools. This is due to the fact that they can kill good bacteria along with bad bacteria. Therefore, to get rid of diarrhea, it is important to consume probiotic foods such as sauerkraut and yogurt. Other side effects may include allergic reactions like swelling of the lips and tongue, vaginal discharge, white spots on the tongue, vomiting and rash.

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