Abstract

*Dr. Maheshkumar N. Chaudhari and Dr. Mrudula M. Chaudhari

ABSTRACT

Now a days people are more suffered from LUTS (Lower urinary tract symptoms). Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are the commonest world wide problem. But there is no permanent, side- effect less remedy for this LUTS. But Uttar-Basti may be the good option for this. Here Ayurveda works, according to Ayurveda science, urinary bladder is reside of Vata and entire life urinary bladder is working. Due to Vata vitiation, there is dryness in bladder muscles, veins, arteries and accessory part of lower urinary system. Urine is acidic, this also helps to vitiate the Vata and tail (Oil) is the best for Vata mitigation. So we decided to work over this burning problem of LUTS by Uttar-basti. Uttar-Basti is a special treatment of Ayurveda. Uttar-Basti is an important and specialized therapy in Ayurveda to treat genital diseases of both men and women. Uttar-basti is a new treatment method for modern world, but in Ayurveda it well elaborated by Acharya Sushruta in his scripture i.e. Sushruta Samhita. This treatement is very beneficial in uro-genital diseases in both genders. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refer to a group of clinical symptoms involving the urethra, urinary sphincter, the prostate and bladder in men. LUTS include various symptoms involving frequently urination, leaking urine, having sudden and frequent urges to pee, having a weak stream or feeling like you can't empty your bladder, voiding or obstructive symptoms such as hesitancy, poor and/or intermittent stream, straining, prolonged micturition, feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, dribbling, etc, and storage or irritative symptoms such as frequency, urgency, urge incontinence and nocturia. In Uttar-Basti, a certain sterilized medicated oil, ghee or decoction is used for intra-uterine or urethral application according to the purpose. This will takes about 15-20 minutes to complete procedure safely. This is done for 3-7 consecutive days or as per the patient's purpose. This is OPD level process, no need to take leave from office. Also this is a very cost effective. Skill and experience are important in performing such procedures, Uttar-basti for urinary problems can be done as many times as needed. It does not cause any infection, if all aseptic precautions are taken. In this study, we studied & treated all lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) by Uttar-basti treatment with Bala-Ashwagandh Tail. And we found that Uttar-basti treatment is very effective in LUTS. Further comparative study should be taken with modern medicine. Uttar-basti, not only controls LUTS but also nourishes, enhances the mucous membrane layer of lower urinary tract.