Epididymitis is the infection and inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is the tube at the back of the testicle which stores and carries sperm.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- CAUSES OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- DIAGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- TREATMENTS FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- PROGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- COMPLICATIONS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- EPIDIDYMITIS AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- HOME REMEDIES FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- YOGA FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Pain in the testicle
- Swelling in the testicle
- Frequent urination
- Pain during urination
CAUSES OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Bacterial infections
- Viral infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Injuries
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF EPIDIDYMITIS
Pathophysiology of epididymitis is based on the cause of the disease. Generally, infection and inflammation occur in the epididymis. The inflammatory changes may also be caused by traumatic injuries.
DIAGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- History taking
- Diagnosis through signs and symptoms
- Laboratory investigations
- Ultrasound scanning
TREATMENTS FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Antibiotics
PROGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Prognosis is based on the cause of the epididymitis and condition of the patient. Generally, it is easy to treat but complications may occur.
- Epididymitis due to bacterial infection is easily cured by antibiotic therapy.
COMPLICATIONS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Abscess formation in the scrotum
- Spreading of the infection to other sites
EPIDIDYMITIS AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, epididymitis is considered as a tridoshaja vyadhi with the predominance of pitta and kapha. It is managed based on the symptoms.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Excess consumption of unctuous, sour, acrid food
- Suppression of urge for urination
- Agantu factors – infections, injuries
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Ruk – pain
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
In epididymitis, the vitiated Pitta Dosha along with kapha afflicts the sukravaha Srothas and produce symptoms.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Ruk – pain
- Srava –discharge
- Sopha – swelling
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF EPIDIDYMITIS
- Prognosis is sadhya – curable with proper ayurvedic medications
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- Chandanasava – after food
- Chandra prabha vati
- Punarnavadi kashaya
- Triphala guggulu
- Chopchinyadi churna
- Gandhaka rasayana
- Medicines which balances pitta and kapha
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
Internal administration
- Chandanasava
- Chandra prabha vati
- Punarnavadi kashaya
- Triphala guggulu
- Chopchinyadi churna
- Gandhaka rasayana
- Madhusnuhi Rasayan
HOME REMEDIES FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- Intake of an appropriate quantity of water
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like sour, acrid and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Proper hygiene
- Proper control of diabetes
- Use a condom during sexual intercourse
YOGA FOR EPIDIDYMITIS
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – gets relief from irritations associated with epididymitis
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
- Padmasana
- Makarasana
- Mandukasana
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