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
- CAUSE
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- DIAGNOSIS
- TREATMENTS
- PROGNOSIS
- COMPLICATIONS
- EPIDIDYMITIS
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
- HOME REMEDIES
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- YOGA
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Pain in the testicle
- Swelling in the testicle
- Frequent urination
- Pain during urination
EPIDIDYMITIS Causes
- Bacterial infections
- Viral infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Injuries
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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
- History taking
- Diagnosis through signs and symptoms
- Laboratory investigations
- Ultrasound scanning
Epididymitis treatment
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Antibiotics
PROGNOSIS
- The prognosis is based on the cause of the epididymitis and the 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
- Abscess formation in the scrotum
- Spreading of the infection to other sites
EPIDIDYMITIS AND AYURVEDA
In Ayurveda, epididymitis is considered a tridoshaja vyadhi with the predominance of pitta and kapha. It is managed based on the symptoms.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES
- Excess consumption of unctuous, sour, acrid food
- Suppression of urge for urination
- Agantu factors – infections, injuries
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
Ruk – pain
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
In epididymitis, the vitiated Pitta Dosha along with kapha afflicts the sukravaha Srothas and produces symptoms.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- 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
Epididymitis Home Remedies
- Intake of an appropriate quantity of water
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
Avoid food items that 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, and the body relaxed. The patient has to close 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