Ayurveda has given the common name Mutra-Krichha 9scanty or painful urination) to diseases of the kidney whose cardinal symptom is a pain at the time of urination. Only in the case of a venereal disease like gonorrhea- which also exhibits the symptoms of dysuria is different. Dysuria, or Mutra- Krichha is Ayurveda, is a condition in which the amount of urine passed is reduced, and is expelled painfully and in small drops.
A patient suffering from dysuria may always feel the urge to urinate, but may not be able to get satisfaction after urination.
Hyperactivity is also one of the causes of dysuria because the excessive amount of acid present in the urine seems to produce the feeling of pain in the process of its ejection.
Ayurveda recognizes eight types of dysuria; three caused by the vitiation of the Doshas of the body, one by the vitiation of all the three doshas, one by the failure of the system in ejecting the waste matter, and others by the presence of stones in the
The cardinal symptoms of dysuria are scanty discharge, pain in the processor urination, pain in the penis(in women in the ovaries), blood mixed urine, feeling of heaviness in the renal region and also the scrotum and the ever-present urge to pass urine.
If dysuria is caused by the presence of stones in the kidney or the bladder, it is of Vata-origin, because the vitiation of air leads to the accumulation of chemical substances around nuclei which take the shape of the stone.Pashanabheda is the drug for the treatment of stones in the kidney or the bladder, Power because unless that condition is treated, dysuria caused by it cannot be relieThe powerDecoctionof the root of this drug of one teaspoonful is given thrice daily.
A decoction of the drug may also be given in 50 ml doses thriceA decoction
of the bark of Varuna tree is also useful in dealing with this condition.
In case urine is obstructed by a stone in the urinary tract, Gokshuradi-Guggulu is the drug for relief.
The most important drug used for this condition is shilajita followed by the compound preparations Chandra-prabha Vati.
Other prescriptions for painful or scanty urine are as follows-
Eladi Churna 1 gm
Shweta Parpati 1 gm
Yavakshara 1/2 gm
To be given four times in the day with dection of Pashanabhedadi.
2. Mutrakrichhakantaka Rasa 240 mg
Shweta Parpati 2gm.
to be given with Amritadi
Quath sic times a day.
The patient should be advised to desist from eating beans and pulses.
The White variety of Pumpkin and gourds are useful for the condition. Green vegetables like tomatoes, spinach, and lady’s finger should be avoided. Constipation should be avoided by mild laxatives.
The intake of liquids, particularly water, should be increased.
If dysuria is due to liquids, particularly water, should be increased.
If dysuria is due to vitiation of Pitta or Kapha. the following drugs are very useful.
1. Trinetra Rasa 240 mg.
Chandrakala Rasa 24o mg
Sheetala Parpati 2 gm.
To be given thrice with Trinapanchamula Quath.
2, Khasoraka yoga 240 MG
varunadya Lauha 500 mg.
Powder of cardamom seeds 500 mg.
To be given thrice daily with honey.
3. Mutrakrichhantaka Rasa 240 mg.
Varitara Lauha Bhasma 120 mg.
To be given thrice with honey.
4. Shilajita 500 mg.
power of cardamom seeds 500 mg.
To be given thrice daily with honey.
If there comes blood in the urine then the following prescription is helpful-
Rasa Sindura 120 mg
Honey to Trikantakadya Grita 10 gm
to be given thrice daily.
In addition, fomentation of the renal region with a hot water bottle is also very helpful in the pain dysuria.