Author: Dr. Vikram Chauhan

February 20, 2023

What Is Orchitis?- Symptoms Causes, Diagnosis & Its Ayurvedic Management

ABSTRACT

Testicles are an important part of Male reproductive system. These are important as they produce sperms that are an essential part of fertilization. If testes are associated with any of the health concern then it may leads to sexual dysfunction and infertility too. So to avoid any of the serious issues it is must for a man to prevent the health of testicles. There are a lot of testicular diseases which affect the testicles’ health, among which one we are going to discuss in this article. The disease we are going to read about is orchitis and along with this we also know here the Management of Orchitis with Ayurvedic Herbs.

INTRODUCTION

Orchitis generally refers to inflammation of the testicles that is usually caused by bacteria or virus. In this condition both testicles get affected at same time but the symptoms may appear on one side only. Usually this condition is associated with the mumps virus. In common language it may be considered as swelling of the testes. Most people may recover within a few days and some of them may suffer with complications too. These are some of the brief views about orchitis, further we will discuss its causes, symptoms and other aspects in detail.

Management of Orchitis in Ayurveda

CAUSES OF ORCHITIS

This condition does not generally occur alone; there must be any condition with which it is secondarily associated. Most commonly it occurs secondary to bacterial or viral infection. As we mentioned, bacteria and viruses are responsible for Orchitis among them the most common is Mumps. When this is the cause, the inflammation of the testes occurs after 4-6 days of infection.

Other common causes of Orchitis are as follows

  • UTIs (Urinary tract infections) and Infection of prostate (bacterias involved – staphylococcus, streptococcus, escherichia coli, pseudomonas aeruginosa, klebsiella pneumoniae)
  • Rubella is another leading cause in younger people.
  • Other viruses included: Varicella, coxsackievirus, cytomegalovirus or echovirus.
  • Bacterial STDs include: Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis.
  • Inflammation occurs in immunocompromised persons due to – Cryptococcus neoformans, Toxoplasma gondii, Candida albicans, Haemophilus parainfluenzae and mycobacterium avium complex.

RISK FACTORS OF ORCHITIS

Following are some of the risk factors of Orchitis

  • Multiple sexual partners
  • History of epididymitis
  • Sexual contact without protection
  • Obstruction in Bladder outlet
  • Excessive use of foley catheter
  • Not vaccinated by MMR vaccination

SYMPTOMS OF ORCHITIS

The symptoms may vary from mild to severe and may affect both the testes but typically the symptoms may occur in one side.

The common symptoms experienced by the affected person are mentioned as follows

  • Blood in semen
  • Pain in testicles
  • Groin pain
  • Fever
  • Discharge from penis
  • Heavy feeling, tenderness and swelling in testicle
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Pain while ejaculation
  • Painful urination

DIAGNOSIS OF ORCHITIS

For diagnosing Orchitis first of all a doctor may ask your medical as well as family history. After that physical examination is to be done to make the diagnosis more clear. If after this the diagnosis is not so clear the doctor may refer you for a urine examination or urethra swab that will help to evaluate any kind of STD. If there is pain and bleeding a doctor must check for any kind of torsion or twisting of the testes. If there is any doubt about this then a patient must be referred for colour doppler ultrasonography.

AYURVEDIC VIEW OF ORCHITIS

According to Ayurveda, Orchitis can be correlated to Kuranda Roga and is usually known as Vridhi Roga. Basically phala kosh vridhi (testicular enlargement) is the main characteristic feature of Orchitis as per Ayurveda. Due to jeevanu (bacterias, viruses, etc) there is aggravation of tridosha, kapha aggravation leads to swelling, vata aggravation cause vridhi (increase in swelling) and shoola (pain) and pitta dosha vitiation cause bleeding from the penis after vitiating rakta dosha. So there is a need to boost up the immune system to eliminate jeevanu (infection) that is the main cause of vridhi. For this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides various herbal remedies that we will discuss in the upcoming study below.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR ORCHITIS

Planet Ayurveda is an ISO certified Ayurvedic company which has been serving mankind for many years. It is up and running on the basis of Ayurvedic Aim of maintaining the health of the healthy person and eliminating the disease of the diseased person. They formulates the products on the basis of this mentioned aim. All the products are 100% natural and can be given to any patient of any age. The remedies are devoid of preservatives and synthetic materials like gums, color, fibers, resins, etc.

For eliminating the above mentioned condition of Orchitis Planet Ayurveda provides the following formulations

  1. GOKSHURADI GUGGUL
  2. SEPTRIN TABLETS
  3. MAHAMANJISTHAGHAN VATI
  4. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES
  5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Ayurvedic Treatment For Orchitis

Herbal Remedies for Orchitis

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. GOKSHURADI GUGGUL

Gokshuradi Guggul is a classical Ayurvedic formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda under the strict observance of M.D. Ayurveda practitioners. This remedy is available in tablet form which includes the ingredients such as gokshura (Tribulus teresteris), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and various others. This formulation consists of miraculous diuretic properties that help in alleviating symptoms of Orchitis such as painful urination, discharge from penis, etc. Also besides this the remedy is considered as best for promoting overall male reproductive health.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. SEPTRIN TABLETS

Septrin Tablets is a herbal remedy formulated by Planet Ayurveda especially for alleviating infections. These herbal tablets consist of ingredients such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), sonth (Zingiber officinale) and various others. These tablets consist of herbs that have the best anti-infective, anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Due to these properties Septrin tablets by eliminating infections and by reducing inflammatory responses help in alleviating the condition of Orchitis.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. MAHAMANJISTHAGHAN VATI

This remedy is one of the classical Ayurvedic formulations which has been used since ancient times mainly for blood purification. The remedy is available in tablet form and consists of ghan (extract) of mahamanjisthadi kwath. These tablets have blood purifying and detoxifying properties. So by cleansing the blood it alleviates infections thus relieves Orchitis and its various symptoms. Moreover these tablets prevent blood in semen while ejaculating and relieves painful ejaculation too.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. PUNARNAVA CAPSULES

It is a single herbal capsule formulation which is prepared by Planet Ayurveda with the standardized extract of the herb Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). Punarnava has been known for its best diuretic properties since ancient times in the field of Ayurveda. The diuretic action of this herb makes these capsules effective in eliminating accumulated inflammatory agents in testes and in alleviating the various symptoms. These capsules are beneficial in relieving heavy feeling, tenderness and swelling in testicles.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia Curcumin capsules are pure herbal capsules prepared by Planet Ayurveda. These capsules consist of standardized extracts of two herbs: shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and curcumin (Curcuma longa). Both these herbs are well known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant effects. So these properties of herbs make these capsules effective in relieving pain and inflammation in the testicles. Also these capsules inhibit the further inflammatory responses of various infectious agents such as bacterias and viruses.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

Contact Planet Ayurveda to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040 Or Check Website – www.PlanetAyurveda.com

CONCLUSION

Orchitis generally refers to inflammation of the testicles that is usually caused by bacteria or virus. If testes are associated with any of the health concern then it may leads to sexual dysfunction and infertility too. It is very important to maintain the health of testis to avoid conditions such as infertility and other reproduction related health issues. The main cause of Orchitis is considered as infections due to bacterias and viruses and Orchitis is considered as secondary to these infections. The main symptoms included are Blood in semen, Pain in testicles, Groyne pain, Fever, Discharge from penis and some other associated symptoms. As per Ayurveda this condition is associated with Kuranda roga or commonly it is considered as phal kosh vridhi which means inflammation of testis. In Ayurveda this condition is managed by herbs and for this purpose Planet Ayurveda provides various herbal remedies that you can consume if you have Orchitis. These remedies are free from any kind of added preservatives and any type of synthetic materials so you can consume it without worrying about side effects.

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February 20, 2023

Central Pontine Myelinolysis its Treatment with Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Central pontine myelinolysis is a neurological condition which is observed in 29% of the liver transplant patients as suggested by a study through post mortem examination. The exact incidence of central pontine myelinolysis is yet not reported. It is related to the imbalance of levels of sodium present in the body. Central pontine myelinolysis occurs very frequently in cases that undergo a rapid medical correction in the sodium levels. Let’s discuss it in detail!

Central Pontine Myelinolysis

INTRODUCTION

Central pontine myelinolysis is a neurological disorder. Pontine in Central pontine myelinolysis means related to pons (i.e. a part of the brain). Myelinolysis refers to the damage of the myelin sheath of the nerve cells. Central pontine myelinolysis as a combined term refers to the degeneration of myelin sheath of the nerve cells in the specific area of the brainstem known as pons. This condition is most frequently reported due to iatrogenic causes (i.e. the conditions that arise due to some medical treatment or procedure). Central pontine myelinolysis is usually seen in patients who were once reported to be hyponatremic (i.e. low sodium levels) and were administered sodium too rapidly. This leads to osmotic imbalance in the body hence resulting in the body’s overall diminished health.

CAUSES

The most common cause of Central pontine myelinolysis is too rapid correction of the hyponatremic (decreased levels of sodium) state of the body. The patients undergoing dialysis and the burn victims are at a higher risk of landing in this condition. The exact cause is still not known yet. Central pontine myelinolysis is seen more frequently in the hyponatremic patients that are suffering from AIDS/ HIV, malnutrition, hypokalaemia (decreased levels of potassium) etc. It is seen that chronic alcoholism makes the person more prone to CPM (Central pontine myelinolysis).  The patients suffering from anorexia, electrolyte imbalances and various types of liver disease are more prone to this condition. The pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum are at higher risk of suffering from Central pontine myelinolysis.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of Central pontine myelinolysis will depend on the region and proportion of the region involved. The various common features seen in these patients are vomiting, confusion, headache, seizures, etc. It may also lead to changes in gait, difficulty in speaking, frequent seizures etc. The patient may experience clouding of thoughts, confusion, and feels difficulty in accomplishing the assigned tasks. In the extreme stages of Central pontine myelinolysis, the patient may start experiencing the symptoms of parkinson’s disease.

DIAGNOSIS

The diagnosis of CPM (Central pontine myelinolysis) is made by observing both the clinical course as well as the laboratory investigations. The laboratory diagnosis will include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and other physiological examinations. The reports of cranial computed tomography are also observed to diagnose the condition properly. The MRI reports will help to demonstrate the areas of demyelinated nerve cells. However, the correlation between the clinical course and the laboratory reports are yet not established.

TREATMENT

The management of Central pontine myelinolysis mainly involves prevention. Prevention will include careful administration of saline for correction of hyponatremia (low sodium levels). It will also require supportive therapies.

COMPLICATIONS

The complications of Central pontine myelinolysis will depend on the case. Most common complications are muscle atrophy, aspiration pneumonia, ulcers, coma and can ultimately result in death.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

The Central pontine myelinolysis can be correlated to vata vyadhi resulting from avrana dosha. More specifically, the first stage of hyponatremic encephalopathy can be correlated with Samana vata avruta vyana vata. The second stage will be correlated to sarvang vata with kapha avrata. Avrana is a very unique and wonderful concept in ayurveda. Avarana refers to enveloping or covering. The avarana of vata refers to enveloping of the free- flowing natural vata by any other element. These elements could be pitta, kapha, the dhatus (eg. Rakta, masa, meda etc) or the mala (pureesh, mutra, sweda).The avarana will result in presentation of various clinical features such as dourbalaya (weakness), guruta (heaviness), gati sanga (restricted movement). This condition will require the treatment of the avarana condition as well as the vata vyadhi chikitsa. This treatment will include various types of therapies such as udvartana, basti which includes anuvasana and niruha basti, etc.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR CENTRAL PONTINE MYELINOLYSIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is preparing various formulations of natural herbs such as Punarnava Mandur, gotukola capsules etc which are prepared through authentic ways and provide great results in improving the condition of Central pontine myelinolysis. All the herbal products manufactured here are free from chemicals, preservatives, starch, yeast, additives, colors and fillers. They are 100 percent natural and are formulated by MD Ayurvedic doctors with deep knowledge of Ayurveda and many years of experience. The formulations that improve the condition of Central pontine myelinolysis are as follows:

Products List

  1. PUNARNAVA MANDUR
  2. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES
  3. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS
  4. CHITRAKADI VATI
  5. NEURO PLAN SYRUP

Herbal Remedies For Central Pontine MyelinolysisHerbal Remedies For Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Products Description

1. PUNARNAVA MANDUR

Punarnava mandur is prepared from 100% natural extracts of a variety of beneficial drugs such as Boerhaavia diffusa (Punarnava), Zingiber officinale (Shunti), Piper longum (Pippali), Piper nigrum (Maricha), Emblica officinalis (Amalaki), Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Piper chaba (Chavya), Curcuma longa (Haridra), Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Plumbago zeylanica (Chitrak Mool), Ferric oxide calx (Mandoor Bhasma). It helps in restoring the water and electrolyte balance of the body. It promotes the overall health of the body. It benefits the renal system.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets can be taken twice or thrice daily with lukewarm water.

2. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES

Gotu kola capsules are created from the pure extract of the herb Gotu kola (Centella asiatica). It will help to improve the blood circulation of the body. It is very beneficial for the neurological system of the body. It enhances the strength of the brain so helps in speedy recovery.

Dosage: 1-2 Capsules should be taken twice a day with plain water and after meals.

3. VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS

Vrihat vat chintamani ras is a mineral preparation created from a combination of various beneficial components such as Swarna Bhasma, Rajata Bhasma, Abhraka Bhasma, Loha Bhasma, Pravala Bhasma, Mukta Bhasma and Suta Bhasma. It will help to pacify the vata dosha from the body. It promotes the overall health of the body. It helps to get relief from various neurological conditions such as seizures, paralysis etc.

Dosage: Vrihat vat chintamani ras should be consumed as per the condition of the body and as per advised by the physician.

4. CHITRAKADI VATI

Chitrakadi vati is prepared from a combination of various components such as Chitrak (Plumbago zeylanica), Five salts (Pancha lavana) (Saindhava lavana, souvarchala lavana, vida lavana, samudra lavana, romaka lavana), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Pipali (Piper longum), Pipar mool(Piper longum root), Heeng (Ferula asafetida), Chavya (Piper chaba), Ajmoda (Trachyspermum roxburghianum). These drugs are very effective in improving digestion. It provides various other health related benefits. It is known to pacify the vata dosha from the body.

Dosage: 1-2 tablets twice or thrice a day with lukewarm water.

5. NEURO PLAN SYRUP

Neuro Plan Syrup prepared by like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bhojpatra (Betula utilis), Madhuyashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), Honey and Sugar. It is known to improve the neurological strength of the body. It will improve the various brain related conditions such as insomnia, lack of concentration, paralysis, seizures etc.

Dosage: One or two teaspoons twice a day or as prescribed by the Ayurvedic Physician.

CONTACT PLANET AYURVEDA TO PROVIDE YOU THE COSTING / ORDERING AND DELIVERY INFORMATION AT – COSTING.PLANETAYURVEDA@GMAIL.COM OR CALL AT +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

The Ayurvedic principle of treatment emphasizes on treating the root cause of the condition hence eliminating the disease permanently. In a nutshell, it can be concluded that with appropriate and timely management, the patient suffering from Central pontine myelinolysis will be greatly relieved.

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