LAKSHANA
The main symptom is a painless, swollen testicle, which feels like water balloon.
A hydrocele may occur on one or both sides.
A hydrocele is collection of fluid in the scrotal sac.
NIDANA
Hydroceles are common in newborn infants. During a baby’s development in the womb, the testicles descend from the abdomen through tube into the scrotum. Hydroceles occur when this tube does not close. Fluid drains From the abdomen through the open tube and gets trapped in the scrotum. This causes the scrotum to swell.
Most hydroceles go away a few months after birth. Sometimes, a hydrocele may Occur with an inguinal hernia.
Hydroceles may also be caused by:
- Buildup of the normal fluid around the testicle. This may occur because
the body makes too much of the fluid or it does not drain well, (This type of hydrocele is more common in older men.
- Inflammation or injury of the testicle or epididymis.
LABORATORY
CBC, USG.
PRICIPAL OF CHIKITSA
Shodhana, Kaphaghna, Shothahara, Vatanulomana chikitsa.
Drug of Choice: Nityananda Rasa.
Main Drugs: Eranda, Varuna, Shigru, Shilajatu.
1. Snehana-Maha Tiktaka Ghrita
2. Abhyanga-Kottamchukkadi taila
3. Bashpa Sveda
4. Virechana-Icchabhedi rasa: 2-3 pills with lemon sharbhat
1. Nityanada rasa-2tab (3 times with madhu)
2. Chandraprabha Vati-2tab + Triphala kashaya 30ml (2 times with honey)
3. Varishoshana rasa-1tab (At bedtime with water)
DIET AND LIFESTYLE
Pathya(DO):
Laghu, supachya, ushnaahara.
Apathya(DON’T):
Salt, astringent, spicy diet, smoking, alcohol.
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