MANAGEMENT OF URETHRAL STRICTURE WITH KSHAR TAILA UTTARBASTI - A CASE REPORT

Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra due to scar tissue or inflammation. It can block or restrict urine flow. The symptoms like Weak urine stream, Dribbling or spraying of urine, Frequent urination, dysuria and Incomplete bladder emptying. Major complications caused by this disease are obstructed urine flow, urine stasis leading to urinary tract infection, calculi formation, etc. This condition can be correlated with Mutramarga Sankocha in Ayurveda. Modern medical science suggests urethral dilatation, which may cause bleeding, false passage and fistula formation in few cases. In Ayurveda, urethral stricture can be correlated with mutramarga sankoch (urethral obstruction). It's often linked to Vata and Kapha dosha imbalance. Modern medical science suggests Urethral dilatation (stretching the urethra), Urethroplasty (surgery to repair or replace the urethra) and Medications for symptoms. Uttar basti, a para-surgical procedure is the most effective available treatment in Ayurveda for the diseases of Mutravaha Strotas.