Treatment of Urethrovaginal Fistula in Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

A tunnel-like opening that forms in the vaginal wall is known as a vaginal fistula. The vulva (outside female genitalia) and cervix, the opening of your uterus, are connected by a muscular tube called the vagina. A vaginal fistula connects the vagina to a digestive or urinary system organ. Tissue damage leads to a hole developing in your vaginal wall. Genitourinary vaginal fistulas develop between the vagina and uterus of the female reproductive system and the organs of the urinary system. A vesicovaginal fistula, which occurs when an opening forms between the vagina and bladder, is the most common type. Now, we discuss the urethrovaginal fistula in detail.

INTRODUCTION OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

Genitourinary vaginal fistulas develop between the vagina and uterus of the female reproductive system and the organs of the urinary system. Among the other genitourinary vaginal fistulas are:

1. Fistulas between the ureter, the tube that delivers urine from the kidney to the bladder, and the vagina are known as Ureterovaginal Fistula.
2. Fistulas between the vagina and urethra, the tube that exists in the body for carrying out urine, are known as Urethrovaginal Fistula.

CAUSES OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

1. Lack of blood supply to vaginal tissue
2. During childbirth, prolonged labour
3. Injury due to a catheter
4. Urethral trauma
5. Abdominal surgery
6. Pelvic surgery
7. C-sections
8. Hysterectomies
9. Cervical cancer
10. Colon cancer
11. Radiation therapy

SYMPTOMS OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

1. Urinary incontinence
2. Chronic urine odour
3. Skin irritation in the vagina
4. Skin irritation in the vulva
5. Skin irritation in the perineum
6. Painful intercourse
7. Kidney infection
8. Urinary tract infection
9. Vaginal infection
10. Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
11. Vaginal bleeding

DIAGNOSIS OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

1. Complete blood count
2. Urine analysis
3. Fistulogram X-ray
4. CT-scan
5. Cystoscopy
6. Flexible sigmoidoscopy
7. Retrograde pyelogram

TREATMENT OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

1. Antibiotics
2. Ureteral stents
3. Surgical treatment

TREATMENT OF URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA IN AYURVEDA

In Ayurveda, there is a symptomatic treatment of urethrovaginal fistula. In Planet Ayurveda, there are some herbal remedies that are beneficial in the symptomatic treatment of urethrovaginal fistula. There are also some herbs that are beneficial in urethrovaginal fistulas are neem, Haridra, guggul etc. In Ayurveda, the procedure that are beneficial in this are:

1. Ksharsutra
2. Lepana

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR URETHROVAGINAL FISTULA

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified Ayurvedic clinic that creates a variety of herbal treatments for the treatment of those who are ill as well as the prevention of various health problems. Every formulation created by Planet Ayurveda is free from any kind of resin, colour, or ingredient. These treatments are completely natural and were created under the supervision of M.D. Ayurvedic doctors, and the formulations had no negative side effects. Planet Ayurveda offers a variety of herbal remedies for the symptomatic treatment of Urethrovaginal fistula, which we will discuss further in this article in detail.

PRODUCT LIST

1. KAISHORE GUGGUL
2. NEEM CAPSULES
3. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
4. TRIBULUS POWER
5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

1. KAISHORE GUGGUL

Kaishore guggul is a multi-herbal formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Long pepper (Piper longum), Embelia ribes (Vidanga), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Piper nigrum (Black pepper), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi herb), and some other ingredients. It is a herbal remedy with antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities. It helps with urinary tract infections. It is also an antioxidant, a restorative tonic, an immunomodulator, and a rejuvenator. It is a wound healer and also helps in the healing of ulcers.

Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily.

3. NEEM CAPSULES

Neem capsules are single herbal capsules that are formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Azadirachta indica (Neem). It is bitter and astringent in taste and light and cold in effect. It acts as an antipyretic and antibacterial. It is a wound-healer. It is helpful for skin allergies. The flower and seeds of neem are an antacid and a blood purifier, respectively. In a wide range of skin disorders, neem oil is indicated.

Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

3. ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES

Ashwagandha capsules are single herbal capsules that are formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). It is beneficial for the health of the brain and nervous system and has medhya, rasayan, and dhatu pushti kara qualities. All three doshas are maintained while calming the Kapha and Vata doshas. It tastes unpleasant and astringent. It is really potent. It is recommended for people with depression, anxiety, edoema, and skin conditions. Vata and Kapha doshas are calmed by these capsules.

Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily.

4. TRIBULUS POWER

Tribulus power is a single herbal formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). It is a strong diuretic. It is also good for hair loss, rheumatism, obesity, haemorrhoids, headaches, the nervous system, sleep, anxiety, eye problems, cough, edoema, and asthma. It has antibacterial, aphrodisiac, anticancer, and blood pressure-lowering properties. It has an anti-ageing effect.

Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily.

5. BOSWELLIA CURCUMIN

Boswellia curcumin is a multi-herbal formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Boswellia serrata (Shallaki) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). The combination of Curcumin (Curcuma longa) and shallaki (Boswellia serrata) helps reduce pain and has synergistic effects. In this, shallaki acts as an anti-inflammatory herb, and curcumin acts as an antioxidant. It helps in lowering joint inflammation-related discomfort, soreness, and swelling.  It is helpful in autoimmune diseases and also effective in cancer or tumours.

Dosage: Take 1 capsule twice daily.

CONCLUSION

A tunnel-like opening that forms in the vaginal wall is known as a vaginal fistula. The vulva (outside female genitalia) and cervix, the opening of your uterus, are connected by a muscular tube called the vagina. Genitourinary vaginal fistulas develop between the vagina and uterus of the female reproductive system and the organs of the urinary system. Fistulas between the vagina and urethra, the tube that exists in the body for carrying out urine, are known as urethrovaginal fistulas. In Ayurveda, fistula is correlated with bhagandara. Bhagandara is the name of the disease in which Bhaga, Guda, and Basti Pradesa get Vidaarita. The urethrovaginal fistula is classified as a vitiated vata dosha in Ayurveda. Planet Ayurveda provides some herbal remedies that give effective results in uretheovaginal fistula without causing any side effects.