Peyronie's disease involves
the formation of a hard lump called plaque within the muscular part of the penis,
causing an abnormal curvature and pain during erection. Usually, but not always, this condition is
caused due to injury to the penis which causes fibrosis of certain parts of the
penis. This condition is not contagious,
not transmittable, non-tumerous and is not a cancer. However, effects of this disease can be
devastating for a couple. Treatment in
the modern system of medicine for Peyronie's disease involves the use of oral
medicines, infections, and surgery, which is usually performed after one year
of diagnosis of the condition. Rarely,
this condition may correct or resolve spontaneously.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment
for Peyronie's disease involves the use of specific herbs in high doses which
can be used to reduce plaque formation within the penis. These medicines, in combination with
anti-inflammatory medicines, can be given in high doses and for prolonged
periods in order to resolve the hard lump and remove the plaque from the penis
to the maximum extent possible. This
usually causes resolution or softening of the lump and therefore helps in
reducing the abnormal curvature which is seen during erection as well as the
associated pain.
Oral treatment can be
supplemented with local applications in the form of ointments and pastes using
herbal medicines. These can help to
soften the plaque and reduce the duration of treatment. Depending upon the severity of the condition,
Ayurvedic herbal treatment for Peyronie's disease is required for periods
ranging from three to six months.
Ayurvedic herbal treatment can thus significantly reduce symptoms
related to this condition.
The writer, Dr. A. A.
Mundewadi, is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at www.ayurvedaphysician.com
