Peyronie’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Ayurvedic Treatments

By Dr. Amol Bamane , Ayurveda

Peyronie’s disease is a problem in which the male reproductive organ may get abnormally bent and it may result in the erection being quite painful. It is a connective tissue disorder which is likened to arthritis. This condition causes bleeding and subsequent buildup of scar tissue. Plaque is formed around the scar tissue on the upper or bottom side of the penis.

What causes peyronie’s disease?

The exact cause of peyronie’s disease is still not known. However, doctors have detected some of risk factors that can lead to peyronie’s disease:

1. The condition can develop due to trauma or a hit to the penis. This results in scar and build-up of plaque within the tissues causing a bend in one direction.
2. Doctors have found evidence of the disease being hereditary. Family history may be a cause as well, but not a typical or very common reason.
3. Older men are at a higher risk of developing this disease.
4. The disease can be caused by autoimmune disorders as well.

What are the symptoms of peyronie’s disease?

1. Excessive pain during sexual intercourse or during erection.
2. You might have an upward or downward bend or curve in the penis along with an abnormal sideways curve.
3. Your penis may become shorter and narrower.
4. You can feel a lump on your penis.

What are the complications of peyronie’s disease?

1. Inability or difficulty to have sexual intercourse.
2. The patient may suffer from anxiety and depression due to the pain and appearance of the penis.
3. He can have difficulty in getting an erection.
4. The relationship with the partner may become problematic.
5. This may lead to infertility as well due to the inability to have intercourse.

What are the Ayurvedic treatments available to cure peyronie’s disease?

Ayurveda is known to cure many difficult health problems which the modern medicines could not cure. Ayurveda offers a treatment that brings balance to the body without the side effects. While allopathic medicines, on the other hand, are responsible for long-term side effects.

Ayurveda takes some time to cure any disease but provides a permanent cure. And hence, Ayurveda is known to be a holistic procedure to heal oneself from his health problem.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PEYRONIE’S DISEASE-

Ayurveda provides an effective treatment for Peyronie’s disease. The medicines offered by Ayurveda are made using effective and pure herbs without the addition of chemicals or additives or preservatives in it. Hence are 100% safe, effective and free from side effects. You can consult an ayurvedic specialist for more info. Medicines that are used to cure peyronie’s disease are:

1. Curcumin – Curcumin is an enzyme found within turmeric and is very most effective due to its inflammatory problems. Curcumin in the form of turmeric is used in Ayurveda for managing infection and pain and other disorders of the penis due to its anti – inflammatory properties.
2. Gandhak Rasayan – This herb is very effective in relieving pain and can also lower inflammation thus causing some relief from painful bending.
3. Gotu kola – Gotu kola is an effective medicine used in reducing the fibrous tissue that develops underneath the skin of the penis. The dosage of gotu kola depends on the age and health history of the patient.
4. Castor oil – Castor oil is extracted from castor. Castor oil is applied directly to the hardened tissues in the penis.
5. Jatyadi oil mixed with nirgundi oil – This herbal mixture is another effective way of curing peyronie’s disease.