Success Study of Vasthyamayanthakam ghrutham in the Management of Grade 2 Prostatomegaly: A Case Report

Abstract

BPH is a common condition in older men causing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as frequent urination, urgency, nocturia, intermittent weak force of stream, and the sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, usually seen after 5th decade of life. In Ayurveda, the two broad categories - Mutrakrichha and Mutraghata have been used to list all urinary diseases. BPH closely resembles with Vatashtheela disease in its sign and symptoms. It is manifested due to improper function of Apana Vayu along with the vitiation of Kapha and Pitta dosha. While minimally invasive surgical procedures are available for BPH, medical treatments are preferred as initial approach. The rational of the study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of unique Ayurvedic treatment for BPH in a short duration. In this case study, a case of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia diagnosed with grade 2 prostatomegaly on Ultrasonography having LUTS was treated with Vasthyamayanthakam ghrutham using Avapeedaka Snehpana Method for 48 days (one mandala) along with 2 years in follow-up period. After completion of the treatment, changes in the subjective criteria by IPSS (International Prostate Symptoms Score) and changes in the objective criteria (by USG) were recorded. Finally, the study concluded that given treatment is found to be highly effective in the management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH).