Management of Neurogenic Bladder Disease through Ayurveda: A Case Report

The normal function of the urinary bladder is to store and expel urine in coordinated, controlled fashion and is regulated by the central and peripheral nervous system. Neurogenic bladder is a term applied to urinary bladder malfunction due to neurologic dysfunction emanating from internal or external trauma to brain or spinal cord, D.M., infection, genetic nerve problem. Mainstay of treatment includes antibiotics, catheterization, and placement of an electric device to stimulate or slowdown bladder activity, surgery etc. Inspite of advances in medical science, the prognosis of this condition is poor. According to Ayurveda, Apana Vayu Dushti is responsible for malfunction of bladder and is corrected by Basti Chikitsa. A 56year-old female with a history of hypotonic bladder since childhood presented with dependency on self-catheterization for six years. Following an integrative treatment protocol, the patient demonstrated improved micturition reflex and reduced catheter use. The study underscores the potential of combining traditional and modern therapies for effective management of neurogenic bladder conditions.