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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715106
Review Article

A Multidisciplinary Management Framework for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Focus on Homoeopathy: A Review

Liyi Karso
1   Research Officer/Scientist-1, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Abstract

Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a globally prevailing urological condition among ageing men. In India, a few epidemiological studies conducted on BPH patients suggest it as the most common pathological condition with an incidence of around 93.3%. Although non-malignant, the condition adversely impacts the quality of life (QoL) in a way similar to that of other non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Objective This article aims to review the comprehensive management of BPH with focus on homoeopathic treatment.

Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, AYUSH PORTAL and leading homoeopathic journals were searched for articles on BPH and its homoeopathic management.

Results The review offers a holistic framework for management of BPH that is inclusive of modifiable lifestyle factors alongside homoeopathic treatments. It further underscores that the condition may be cost-effectively managed through homoeopathy to bring about better QoL among people with BPH.

Conclusion Lifestyle optimisation and management of metabolic risk factors may reduce the progression of BPH. Homoeopathic medicines are not only useful in effective management of BPH but also cost-effective, safe and non-surgical. However, randomised controlled trials and double-blind studies can be further taken up in future for more precise authentication.

Keywords

benign prostatic hyperplasia - homoeopathy - BPH - LUTS - lower urinary tract symptoms


Publication History

Article published online:
04 September 2020

Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd.

 

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