ENLARGED PROSTATE

It is of three types -: Vata, Pita, Kapha

Prostate enlargement is common in old age with weakening of sexual function. It can happen in younger men through excessive sexual practices or from under supperssion of ejaculation.

Most commonly it is a Vata (air) condition and comes in the Vata stage of life (old age). Symptoms include lower back pain, low energy, constipation.

Pitta (fire) type involves infection, swelling and fever. The urine will be dark yellow or red.

Kapha (water) type is due to water retention and excess phlegm. Treatment is similar to that for edema.