Ovarian cysts are the fluid-filled sacs found within or on the surface of the ovary.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- CAUSES OF OVARIAN CYST
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OVARIAN CYST
- DIAGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- TREATMENTS FOR OVARIAN CYST
- PROGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- COMPLICATIONS OF OVARIAN CYST
- OVARIAN CYST AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF OVARIAN CYST
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CYST
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CYST
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR OVARIAN CYST
- HOME REMEDIES FOR OVARIAN CYST
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR OVARIAN CYST
- YOGA FOR OVARIAN CYST
- RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OVARIAN CYST
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- Generally no symptoms
- Some may experience mild pelvic pain
- Dull ache in the lower abdomen
- Menstrual problems
- Pain during sexual intercourse
CAUSES OF OVARIAN CYST
- Hormonal problems
- Pelvic infections
- Endometriosis
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OVARIAN CYST
The pathophysiology of an ovarian cyst depends on the causative factor. Generally, ovarian cysts are formed due to the inappropriate overgrowth of cells in the ovary. Functional cysts are developed as a result of the menstrual cycle. Abnormal changes in the ovarian follicle may occur after the release of the egg. These follicles are filled with fluid and corpus luteum cyst develops.
DIAGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- History taking
- Ultrasound scanning
- Laparoscopy
- CA125 blood test
- CT scan
TREATMENTS FOR OVARIAN CYST
- Medications
- Surgical removal of the cyst
PROGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- Prognosis is based on the type of ovarian cyst and the condition of the patient.
- The undiagnosed or untreated ovarian cyst may lead to complications
COMPLICATIONS OF OVARIAN CYST
- May cause infertility
- Normal cysts may be turned into malignant
- Severe pain
OVARIAN CYST AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, ovarian cyst is managed based on the symptoms
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF OVARIAN CYST
- Excess dosha vitiation in the body
- Virudhahara
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- No premonitory symptoms
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF OVARIAN CYST
An ovarian cyst may be considered as an agantuja vyadhi, if it is infected. The cysts are mostly due to the avarana of vata dosha by the kapha dosha.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CYST
- Generally no symptoms
- Kukshi shula – mild lower abdominal or pelvic pain
- Arthava dosha – menstrual problems
- Maidhuna asahishnutha – pain during sexual intercourse
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF OVARIAN CYST
- Krichra Sadya roga – symptoms are manageable with Ayurvedic medicines. If the cyst is more complicated need surgery.
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CYST
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CYST
- Treatment for vitiated vata, kapha and mamsa dhatu
- Triphala guggulu
- Gokshuradi guggulu
- Kanchanara guggulu
- Punarnavadi guggulu
- Khadirarishtam
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR OVARIAN CYST
Internal administration
- Triphala guggulu
- Gokshuradi guggulu
- Kanchanara guggulu
- Punarnavadi guggulu
- Khadirarishtam
HOME REMEDIES FOR OVARIAN CYST
- Intake of appropriate quantity of water
- Hot compress to relieve pain
- Ginger tea
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR OVARIAN CYST
- Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like sour, acrid and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Proper hygiene
- Practice regular exercise
- Consume a balanced diet
YOGA FOR OVARIAN CYST
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayama – gets relief from irritations associated with an ovarian cyst and provide overall immunity
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his 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.
RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF OVARIAN CYST
- Ayurvedic approach for management of ovarian cyst: a case report
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