Definition: Benign prostatic hypertrophy is swelling of Prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut sized gland that is only present in men. It is located just below the bladder and top of the penis. This gland surrounds the urethra (the tube through which urine flows from the bladder and out through the penis).
It is a very astonishing fact to know that the condition BPH has been explained in ayurveda long back. The anatomical position of prostate gland Nike Air Max Plus TN Schuhe Herren Bright Gelb Schwarz Schweiz , symptoms of BPH and its remedies are explained by Acharya Sushruta.
The anatomical position of prostate gland is described in ayurvedic classics as follows... In Yogaratnakara it has been described as -- ? NAABHERADHASTHAATSANJAATAHA SANCHAARI YADI VAACHALAHA | ASHTEELAAVAD GHANO GRANTHIROODHWAR MAAYATA UNNATAHA || ?
Which means ? Below umbilicus (NAABHI), there is a hard gland which is little bit bulged and changes its place some times and some times stays stationary. This gland is like ?Ashteela? (A small stone used to sharpen swords). This gland when affected by vitiated vata causes a disease called ?vataashteela? (or benign prostate hypertrophy)
Sushruta explains the structure, anatomical position of prostate gland and symptoms of BPH as follows.
Which means - the place between rectum and bladder is occupied by vitiated vata it affects the easy flow of urine Nike Air Max TN Schuhe Herren Schwarz Rot Schweiz , stools and semen by enlarging the gland ? Ashteela?.
The prostate gland enlarges in all men as age advances. BPH is very common and affects one third of men who are over 50. A person suffering from BPH does not have the increased risk of prostate cancer. Functions of Prostate gland.
One of the main functions of the prostate is to produce a fluid, which contribute to the liquid portion of semen and this liquid allows the sperm to move freely.
The gland is divided into peripheral, transitional and central zone. The overgrowth takes place in central zone which leads to BPH. Effects of BPH Prostate gland surrounds urethra. When prostate gland enlarges Nike Air Max Plus TN Ultra Herren Schwarz Gold Schweiz , it constricts the urethra reducing the urine flow. The emptying of bladder becomes very difficult because of this. Causes of BPH According to present medical concepts the actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. But the causes of BPH are very well explained In ayurveda which is based on tridosha causes of vataashteela or BPH are explained as follows.
Causes for vataashteela according to dosha theory: vataashteela is caused by vitiated vayu and apaana vayu ( a subcategory of Vayu)
The vitiated ashteela gland when enlarged is called as ?vatashteela?. This enlarged gland causes
1. Obstruction to easy flow of urine.
2. Obstruction to Easy passage of stools and gas
3. Bloating of Stomach.
4. Pain in bladder.
When the above mentioned symptoms are noticed then one should seek proper medical advice.
Diagnosis
A digital rectal examination will be performed to examine the size of prostate by inserting a finger into the rectum. A distended bladder can be felt per abdomen. Ultra sound examination will be done to determine the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination. Routine urine test will be done to rule out infections.
A prostate gland tissue may be collected using a needle to check for cancerous cells.