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Is there any ayurvedic treatment for phimosis in ayurveda?
Urological Disorders
Question #23052
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Is there any ayurvedic treatment for phimosis in ayurveda? - #23052

Vikas
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Is there any way other than circumcision to cure phimosis? Didn't facing any issue like UTI, swelling only foreskin issue is there. Any cream or ointment that can help and other medicines for oral consumption, if available?

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Need to consult urologist for evaluation. Meanwhile can put pure virgin coconut oil on tip of penis and slowly try to retract, leave if pains. Can try for 3- 4 days if some retraction takes place you can continue or else see the doctor

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Hello. U need to dip ur penis in warm til oíl for 5 mini than massage it gently and slowly move back and foward for 5 mins. Do this for 1 week. Ig little Good change than continúe.

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In ayurveda no such procedures like circumcission,but as it’s a very minor surgery do not worry you can go ahead with but before that it’s better to take gen surgeon consultation or if urologist also fine

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It’s better to consult Urologist.

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For it you should consult with an Ayurveda gynecologist

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HELLO VIKAS,

PHIMOSIS IS A CONDITION WHERE THE FORESKIN(PREPUCE) IS TOO TIGHT TO BE PULLED BACK OVER THE HEAD(GLANS) OF THE PENIS.

IT MAY BE RELATED TO- -SISHNAGA GRANTHI(PENILE SWELLING OR FIBROTIC TISSUE CONSTRICTION) -UPADANG(LOCALISED PENILE INFLAMMATION OR BLOCKAGE) -VRANA SHOPHA(CHRONIC SWELLING OF SKIN TISSUE) -KAPHA MEDA DUSHTI- ACCUMULATION OF DENSE,FIBROUS TISSUE MAKING THE SKIN NON ELASTIC

THE INVOLVEMENT OF KAPHA AND VATA IS DOMINANT- KAPHA->CAUSES STIFFNESS, DENSITY, COLDNESS,FIBROSIS VATA->CAUSES DRYNESS, TIGHTNESS, AND RESTRICTED OF MOVEMENT.

TREATMENT SHOULD BE BASED ON 1)SNEHANA(LUBRICATION THERAPY)-TO REDUCE FIBROSIS AND INCREASE ELASTICITY 2)SROTOSODHANA(CHANNEL PURIFICATION)- TO RESTORE CIRCULATION AND REDUCE TIGHTNESS 3)VRANA ROPANA(WOUND HEALING)- TO HEAL MICRO-TEARS AND INFLAMMATION 4)KAPHA-VATA SHAMANA- TO CORRECT DOSHIC IMBALANCE THAT CAUSES CONSTRICTION 5)REJUVINATION- TO REGENRATE HEALTHY PENILE SKIN AND IMPROVE FUNCTION

#EXTERNAL APPLICATION THESE ARE USED TO SOFTEN AND HEAL THE FORESKIN AND IMPROVES STRETCHABILITY

1)JATYADI TAILA -CONTAINS JATI,HARIDRA,NIMBA,KARNAJA,MANJISTHA -HEALS CRACKS, MICRO-INJURIES AND PREVENTS INFECTION -PROMOTES WOUND HEALING

APPLY 2-3 TIMES DAILY OVER THE FORESKIN AND GLANS AFTER GENTLE CLEANSING WITH LUKEWARM WATER.LEAVE IT OVERNIGHT

2)NIRGUNDI TAILA OR ERANDA MOOLADI TAILA -EXCELLEENT FOR FIBROSIS,VATA-KAPHA SWELLING, AND STIFFNESS -NIRGUNDI HELPS IN REDUCING TIGHTNESS AND INCREASES ELASTICITY

MASSAGE GENTLY ON THE PREPUCE EVERY EVENING

3)SHATAVARI GHRITA(LOCAL+ORAL) -LUBRICATES SKIN NATURALLY -REDUCES DRYNESS AND FIBROTIC CHANGES

APPLY EXTERNALLY AT NIGHT AFTER LUKEWARM WATER WASH INTERNALLY TAKE 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK AT BEDTIME

4)YASTIMADHU GEL OR PASTE -XCELLENT DEMULCENT AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY -REDUCES TIGHTHNESS AND MINOR INFLAMMATION

APPLY DAILY FOR SOOTHING AND SKIN REGENRATION

#ORAL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES THESE HELP IMPROVE LOCAL TISSUE METABOLISM,SOFTEN FIBROSIS, REDUCE INFLAMMATION AND SUPPORT HEALING

1)CHANDRAPRABHA VATI-1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD-IMPROVES UROGENTIAL TONE, REDUCES INFLAMMATION

2)GOKSHURADI GUGGULU- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS- CLEARS KAPHA,TONES REPRODUCTIVE SROTAS

3)TRIPHALA GHRITA- 1 TSP DAILY WITH WATER-- SUPPORTS HEALING AND RELIEVES DRYNESS

#LIFESTYLE AND LOCAL STRETCHING PROTOCOL

DAILY STRETCHING ROUTINE-STRETCHING HELPS LOOSEN THE FORESKIN OVER TIME

1. AFTER A WARM BATH,GENTLY PULL BACK TO FORESKIN JUST ENOGH TO FEEL TENSION-NO PAIN 2. APPLY SHATAVARI GHRITA AFTER STRETCHING 3. REPEAT TWICE DAILY 4. PROGRESS MAY TAKE 3-6 WEEKS,DEPENDING ON SKIN RESPONSE

DIETRY SUPPORT- TO SUPPORT HEALING AND DOSHA IMBALANCE INCLUDE- WARM WATER,LIGHT SOUPS GHEE,MILK,SHATAVARI FRUITS,VEGETABLES TRIPHALA AT BEDTIME

DON’TS -COLD,DRY,OR FRIED FOODS -EXCESS SPICY OR SOUR FOODS -OVEREATING,CONSTPATION -HEAVY PROTEIN WITHOUT DIGESTION

WHEN TO SEEK SURGICAL INTERVENTION -PAIN DURING ERECTION OR URINATION -WHITE DISCHARGE OR REPEATED INFECTIONS -BLOOD STAINED FORESKIN OR SCARRIING -NO IMPROVEMENT AFTER 8 WEEKS OF THIS ABOVE SAID TREATMENT

#SUCCESS PROBABILITY WITH THIS TREATMENT

MILD CONDITION=USUALLY REVERSIBLE WITH 4-6 WEEKS CARE

MODERATE TIGHTNESS= MAY NEED 6-8 WEEKS AND STRICT ADHERENCE

SEVERE/SCARRED PHIMOSOS= LIKE LY TO NEED CIRCUMCISION(AFTER TRIAL THIS TREATMENT)

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR.MAITRI ACHARYA

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Oil for PHIMOSIS=kasisadi oil apply over upper penile region or tip of penis

Oral medication… Chandraprabha vati+ yowanamrit vati=2-2 tab after meal twice daily

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Hello Vikas

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP U TO GET RECOVER IN PHIMOSIS CONDITION BEST POSSIBLE WAY "

UR CONCERNS

Phimosis - Phimosis is inability to retract the foreskin covering the head of Penis

SOLUTION:- 3 WAYS ARE THERE IN FRONT OF US

1.SLEF MANIPULATION:- * Self Foreskin Manipulation by Techniques I suggest need few days

2. DOCTOR ASSISTED MANIPULATION * Local Physician assisted Foreskin Manipulation under Anaesthetic Gels Stepwise needs Few days

3.CIRCUMCISION * If No Possibilities of Manual Foreskin Manipulation then Circumcision ( Small Opd based Surgery with minimum invasion no complications) can be considered as Last Option

A ) SELF MANUAL MANIPULATION

METHOD 1) SELF FORESKIN MANIPULATION BY URSELF

a) GENTLE SELF STRETCHING METHOD

* Step 1 - Warm water loosens the foreskin and retracting the foreskin becomes easier. * Step 2 - Apply Castor Oil / Olive Oil over Foreskin .The thick and viscous nature of castor oil nourishes the foreskin and helps easier retraction. * Step 3 - Start Gentle Push Back try and gently pull back the foreskin to bring it to the original position .Pull back to pain limit Hold it for 30 sec to 1 Mins and leave.Again Start this procedure.Do at least 2 Sitting per day in different time.Follow this for few weeks u will see improvement

b) LUKE WARM FORESKIN IMMERSION * Step 1 :- Apply Castor Oil on Foreskin wait 15 mins allow it to become Smooth * Step 2 :- Keep Foreskin immersed in Luke Warm Water for 5 mins till Becomes loose * Step 3 :- Again Apply Coconut Oil wait 3 mins * Step 4 :- Start Gentle Manipulation.Be Slow * Step 5 :- Retract to limit and Hold it for 20 second then leave . Repeat Again * Step 6 :- Do this consistently daily till complete Retraction.

METHOD 2 : PHIMOSIS RING - Device comes with Rings of Different Size together

* Step 1 :- Clean Penis Area & Allow it to dry * Step 2 :- Choose Phimosis of Appropriate Size not too tight not too loose * Step 3 :- Lubricant Penis By Pure coconut/olive oil Also Lubricate the Ring inside * Step 4 :- Slowly Retract the foreskin as comfortable as possible then slide Ring under Suggested Phimotic band * Step 6:-Wear Ring for 15 -20 mins Initially Gradually increase the time * Step 7:- Once using the ring Becomes loose it will slide easily then choose the next larger than initial Ring * Step 8 :- Push Daily Limits change and increase the sizes of rings

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

• Maintain Proper Urogenital Hygiene • Avoid Too Stretching • Avoid Forced Traction • Must Use Lubrication for Manipulation • Use Lukewarm water for immersion not too hot

2 ) TECHNIQUES OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTED FORESKIN MANIPULATION

BALLOON DILATION:

General Physician/ Surgeon/Urologist may use a special device to gently inflate a small balloon under the foreskin, gradually stretching under local anesthesia.It is often used for more severe cases of phimosis.

3 ) CIRCUMCISION PREPUTIOPLASTY If Proper Self Manipulation and Assisted manipulation is not working then go with Circumcision Small Minor OPD Based Operation with Minimal pain and quickly healing Minor Operation doens’t needs admission just OPD Base and Healing Will be in 7 -10 Days only.

HELPFUL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

• Tab.Triphala Guggulu Dhootapapeshwar Phrama 2 -0-2 After Food • Tab.Gandhak Rasayan ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 2 -0-2 After Food • Himalaya Antiseptic Cream ( Himalaya Pharma) For Local Application • Pure Coconut Oil/ Pure Olive Oil For Lubrication during Self Manipulation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊 🙏

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For addressing phimosis in an Ayurveda framework, there are indeed some measures that could help without resorting to circumcision. Since you’re not experiencing any issues like UTI or swelling, mild interventions might be effective. Let’s look into some Ayurvedic recommendations.

First, considering topical applications, sometimes, a combination of Ayurvedic oils can aid in gradually easing the tight foreskin. Oils like Shata Dhauta Ghrita, a ghee-based preparation, can be applied gently. This ghee is known for its soothing and skin-softening properties. Apply it regularly after warming the ghee slightly—just enough to comfortably touch the skin—perhaps twice daily.

For oral consumption, herbs like Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Ashwagandha might prove beneficial. Gokshura is often used to support male reproductive health, and Ashwagandha to balance stress and encourage healing. These can be taken in powdered form or as capsules, depending on availability and convenience for you. Take about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the powder daily, mixed in warm water or milk.

In terms of lifestyle, fostering a Kapha-balancing routine can be beneficial, even if phimosis is not directly linked to dosha imbalances. This may include regular exercise, ensuring proper hydration, and a diet with warm, digestible foods to maintain good digestive fire (Agni).

Additionally, practicing regular, but gentle, stretching exercises under medical guidance can help with increasing foreskin flexibility over time. Be sure to do this carefully to avoid any tearing or unnecessary pain.

Hydration and personal hygiene are particularly important. Keep the area clean and dry to prevent infections that can exacerbate the condition.

It’s crucial to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider before starting any treatment to ensure it’s appropriate for your specific constitution and condition. In cases of persistent tightness or complications, seeking professional evaluation is recommended, as conditions vary widely.

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