Can Ayurvedic medicines help manage urinary issues?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 36 years old and currently not taking any medication. I occasionally experience urinary issues. In the middle of last year, on a few nights, I felt the urge to urinate even though I stopped drinking water at least two to three hours before bed, around midnight, and also went to the toilet just before bed. Sometimes, I feel like my bladder is not entirely empty (I believe this is called urinary retention, not incontinence). I urinate four to five times a day before going to bed and usually drink one to one and a half liters of water daily.

I have taken natural plant-based medication in the past, and the symptoms subsided. However, after stopping it for more than one to two months, the symptoms returned. I do not experience any pain in the prostate, but I feel slight discomfort, though nothing severe enough to require attention. The pressure of my urine flow is generally fine, with a minor decrease. It is frustrating to wake up in the middle of the night or early morning to urinate. Should I resume the plant-based prostate treatment? What are your thoughts on Bangshil, and how should I take it if so?

Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Early morning urination does not negatively affect most people. However, if it disrupts your sleep pattern and impacts your productivity during the day, you should seek medical attention. Several factors can contribute to this issue, including anxiety, foods and drinks that act as diuretics, urinary tract infections, bladder wall inflammation, or overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. An enlarged prostate can also cause the sensation that your bladder is not completely emptied. A general physician or urologist can help if the situation worsens.

I am suggesting some remedies for you to try for a week:

Chandraprabha vati (containing chandraprabha, vacha, and musta), two tablets in the morning and at night.
Shatavari gulam (with punarnava, dasamoola, and trinapanchamoola), one tablespoon at bedtime.

Additionally, try reducing your intake of spicy and hot foods, checking your blood sugar levels, managing and reducing stress, and limiting your intake of tea and coffee, especially at night. Please follow up after a week with your results.

Thank you.