The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureter, urethra and bladder and is responsible for flushing out toxins and wastes from our body. According to Ayurveda, there are 13 kinds of Mutraghata (urinary issues). Disorders of the urinary system may be as simple as a burning sensation while urinating or involve infection or complicated problems like kidney stones, bladder cancer or inflammation of the kidneys. Urinary irregularities can also occur due to underlying metabolic disorders.
Kidney stones are created due to the crystallisation of minerals and wastes found in urine. The size of a stone may be of a pinhead and can be passed unnoticed through urine, or it may be big, up to grapefruit’s size and may block the urinary pathway, causing severe pain and bleeding while passing urine.
The inflammation of the urinary bladder is cystitis, which is mainly caused by infection and is generally accompanied by painful urination. Some of its symptoms are frequent urge to urinate, severe abdominal pain, blood in urine and a fish-like smell in the urine.
The prostate (walnut-sized gland) is situated between the pubic bone and the rectum. Only males have a prostate. The urethra is surrounded by the prostate at the urinary bladder opening and it plays a crucial role in processing semen. An inflammation of the prostate is called prostatitis, which occurs with natural ageing. Painful urination, an urgency to urinate, post-urination dribbles and involuntary urination at night are some of its common symptoms.
Chronic kidney or renal disease involves severe kidney damage that may worsen over time. It may not become obvious till your kidney function is impaired significantly. Your kidneys may not function if the damage is terrible. This damage is called kidney failure and at this stage, you will require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Some of the early signs of this disease are muscle cramps, itching, nausea, loss of appetite and sleep issues.
In Ayurveda, a proper balance of the doshas determines good health. The imbalance of these doshas leads to urinary tract disorders. At AVH, we start treating your urinary disorders after a full examination by our skilled doctors. The doctor will detect your distinct issues and imbalances and provide personalised detox therapies and herbs, besides creating lifestyle plans to ensure holistic healing.
