Abstract

CASE REPORT: MANAGEMENT OF SHAYYAMUTRATA (NOCTURNAL ENURESIS) WITH AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

Dr. Kalpesh Dattani* and Dr. Joyal Patel

ABSTRACT

Shayyamutrata(Nocturnal Enuresis) is an involuntary urination while asleep. Nocturnal enuresis is a serious problem that affects children as well as their families.The prevalence of enuresis is about 15-25% of children at 5 years of age, 8% of 12 years old boys and 4% of 12 years old girls. This disease mainly involves kapha-pittadosha and Mutravahasrotas, drugs like Bramhi, Shankhapushpi, Vangabhasma, Vidangachoorna and Agnitundivati are used for treatment. Patient found complete relief after 5 weeks of treatment without any complications. Shayyamutrata is considered as one of the behavior disorders and Ayurveda suggests pharmacological as well as psychological treatment for the disease.

Keywords: Shayyamutrata, Bed wetting, nocturnal enuresis, BramhiChoorna, VangaBhasma, AgnitundiVati.