Varicocele is the enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. A vein is said to be varicose when it is dilated, lengthened, and tortuous. A varicose vein is mainly seen in the leg but spermatic, esophageal, and haemorrhoidal veins may be affected.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- CAUSES OF VARICOCELE
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF VARICOCELE
- DIAGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- TREATMENTS FOR VARICOCELE
- PROGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- COMPLICATIONS OF VARICOCELE
- VARICOCELE AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF VARICOCELE
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF VARICOCELE
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR VARICOCELE
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR VARICOCELE
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR VARICOCELE
- HOME REMEDIES FOR VARICOCELE
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR VARICOCELE
- YOGA FOR VARICOCELE
- RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VARICOCELE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- Infertility
- Discomfort in the testicle
- Painless testicular lump
- Swelling in the testicle
CAUSES OF VARICOCELE
- Congenital absence of valves in the veins of the spermatic cord
- The congenital paucity of valves
- Venous dilatation
- Certain medications
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF VARICOCELE
Pathophysiology of varicocele is based on the cause of the disease. It forms when the valves inside the veins in the cord prevent the proper blood flow. The resulting backup causes the stasis of blood in the veins and it becomes dilated. This might cause damage to the testicle and result in decreased sperm production.
DIAGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- History taking
- Diagnosis through signs and symptoms
- Physical examinations
- Ultrasound scanning
TREATMENTS FOR VARICOCELE
- Treatment for underlying pathology
- Surgical interventions
PROGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- Prognosis is based on the cause of the varicocele and the condition of the patient. Generally, no treatment is necessary but complications may occur.
COMPLICATIONS OF VARICOCELE
- Infertility
VARICOCELE AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, varicocele is considered as ‘sira grandhi’. It is managed based on the symptoms.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF VARICOCELE
- Excess consumption of ununctuous, cold food
- Excessive physical exercise.
- Suppression of natural urges.
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- Sopha – swelling in the scrotum
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF VARICOCELE
Due to Vataprakopaka nidanas (causative factors which increase vata)such as, physical exertion, straining, for debilitated persons the vitiated vata enters the Siras (veins) causing the Sampeedana (Squeezing), Sankocha (constriction), and Vishoshana (an act of drying up) which produces round and protruded Granthi (cyst) in the Siras (Veins) of the scrotum, manifesting Siragranthi (varicocele).
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VARICOCELE
- Sopha – swelling of the scrotum
- Sira sankocha
- Sira sampidana
- Sukra kshaya – decreased sperm production
- Toda – pricking pain
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF VARICOCELE
- Symptoms are manageable with Ayurvedic treatments
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR VARICOCELE
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR VARICOCELE
- Punarnavasavam
- Maharasnadi kashayam
- Vasaguloochyadi kashayam
- Sooranavaleha
- Kaisore guggulu
Ayurvedic local treatment for varicose vein
- Jaloukavacharana – leeching
- Dasanga lepa
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR VARICOCELE
Internal administration
- Punarnavasam
- Sahacharadi Kashayam
- Chiruvilwadi Kashayam
- Dusparsakadi Kashayam
- Saptasaram Kashayam
- Vasaguloochyadi kashayam
- Sooranavaleha
- Kaisore guggulu
- Sahacharadi Tailam
HOME REMEDIES FOR VARICOCELE
- Massage the painful area ( NOT too much pressure )
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR VARICOCELE
- Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like sour, acrid and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Avoid heavy weight lifting
- Avoid strenuous physical activities
- Avoid strain during defecation or urination
YOGA FOR VARICOCELE
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – gets relief from irritations associated with varicocele
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
- Vajrasana
- Sasangasana
RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VARICOCELE
- A case study on effect of raktamokshana and lepa in siragranthi w.s.r. to grade – 2 varicocele
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