The spermatic cystis the abnormal sac or cyst developed in the epididymis. The epididymis is the tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- CAUSES
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- DIAGNOSIS
- TREATMENTS
- PROGNOSIS
- COMPLICATIONS
- SPERMATIC CYST AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
- HOME REMEDIES
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- YOGA
SPERMATIC CYST Symptoms
- Pain in the testicle
- Swelling in the testicle
- Heaviness in the testicle
- The feeling of fullness in the testicles
SPERMATIC CYST Causes
- Blockage in the epididymal duct
- Inflammation
- Sperm buildup
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Pathophysiology of spermatic cysts is based on the cause of the disease. Generally, inflammation occurs in the epididymis. The inflammatory changes may lead to blockage of the epididymal duct. The sac or cyst contains clear or clouded fluid.
DIAGNOSIS
- History taking
- Diagnosis through signs and symptoms
- Laboratory investigations
- Ultrasound scanning
- Transillumination test
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Antibiotics in case of infections
- Surgical removal of cyst or sac
PROGNOSIS
- The prognosis is based on the cause of the spermatic cyst and the condition of the patient. Generally, it is easy to treat but complications may occur.
- Spermatic cyst due to bacterial infection is easily cured by antibiotic therapy.
COMPLICATIONS
- No complications have yet been identified
- Spreading of the infection to other sites in case of bacterial infection
SPERMATIC CYST AND AYURVEDA
In Ayurveda, the spermatic cyst is considered a ‘vridhi roga’ with the predominance of pitta and Kapha in case of inflammation. It is managed based on the symptoms.
- Excess consumption of vata dosha aggravates food
- Suppression of natural urges
- Lifting of heavyweight
- Agantu factors – infections, injuries
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
No premonitory symptoms
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
In a spermatic cyst, the vitiated Pitta Dosha along with kapha afflicts the Sukravahi Srothas and produces inflammation and other symptoms. Vata dosha is involved in the formation of a sac or cyst.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Ruk – pain
- Sopha – swelling
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS
Prognosis is sadhya – curable with proper ayurvedic medications in the early stage otherwise it is sastra sadhya (need surgical management).
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT
- Chandanasava – after food
- Chandra prabha vati
- Punarnavadi kashaya
- Triphala guggulu
- Vridhivadhika vati
- Kanchanara guggulu
- Medicines that balances vata, pitta and kapha
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR SPERMATIC CYST
Internal administration
- Chandanasava
- Chandra Prabha vati
- Punarnavadi kashaya
- Triphala Guggulu
- Vridhivadhika vati
- Kanchanara Guggulu
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HOME REMEDIES FOR SPERMATIC CYST
Intake of appropriate quantity of water
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like sour, acrid, and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
YOGA FOR SPERMATIC CYST
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – gets relief from irritations associated with spermatic cyst
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, and the body relaxed. The patient has to close 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
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