Ayurvedic approach to Urethral stricture through ModifiedForm of Uttar Basti-A Case study
1Digvijay Thakor, 2Shailesh Jaiswal and 3Chandrakant Pawar,
1-3Department of Shalya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved & Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) 1Email: digvijaythakor4@gmail.com, 9824351558. 2Email: shailesh.skp61@gmail.com, 9978608907 3Email: chandrakant.pawar86221@paruluniversity.ac.in , 9822711566
ABSTRACT
In Ayurveda, Uttara Basti, is a therapeutic procedure specifically used for the treatment of disorders related to the urinary tract. Urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Urethral stricture is a disease-causing narrowing of the urethra. This disease results from various causes including trauma, infection, inflammation, or prior history like catheterization or dilatation. The Symptoms often include reduced urine flow, difficulty urinating, urinary tract infections, and in severe cases, urinary retention. The method of Uttar Basti was administration of medicated oils, decoctions, or other substances through the urethra for the treatment of urethra stricture. The treatment available for urethral stricture involves urethral dilatation, optical urethrotomy and opens urethroplasty. But chances of recurrence are there with less significant results. Hence Uttar Basti was planned to give better treatment modality for the management of Urethral Stricture. After 21 days treatment of Uttar Basti with Dhanyagokshur Ghritam and Yavkshar and calibration gives symptomatic relief in frequency of micturition and difficulty in urination. Uttar Basti therapy improved quality of life by providing significant relief in symptoms. This study served as an effective alternative to surgical intervention, addressing urethral stricture through Ayurvedic principles.