References:
C. Su.18, C. Chi. 12, C. Su.18, S. Ni.12, A. H. Ni.11, M. N.37
Introduction:
Vriddhi is generally stated as growth or increase or augmentation of testes (Phalakos`ha).
It manifests with oedema (S`hotha). As there is Utsedha, the common feature of S`hotha it is discussed under S`hotha.
Definition:
Yasya Vaatah Prakupitah S`hopha S`hoola Karah Charan |
Vamkshan`aad Vrishan`au Yaati Vriddhi Tasyopajaayae || C. Su. 18/30
When the aggravated Vaata moves from the Vamkshan`a to Vrishan`a (Testes), it generates swelling with pain, is called as Vriddhi. C. Su. 18/30
Bradhna (Antra Vriddhi)
It is the swelling in the inguinal and scrotal region caused by Vaata, Pitta and Kapha. These are characterized by signs and symptoms of aggravated Doshaa_s. The Antra enters in and exits out of the scrotal region repeatedly.(Antram Nireti Pravis`hen Muhuh Cha) (C. Chi. 12/94)
It may be filled with urine or Medas then, this S`hotha becomes unctuous and hard (Snigdha and Kat`hina) (C. Chi. 12/94)
Types of Vriddhi according to Sus`hruta
- Vaataja
- Pittaja
- S`hleshmaja
- S`hon`itaja
- Medoja
- Mootraja Vaataja
- Antraja Vaataja
Sampraapti
Any Dosha out of three Doshaa_s, gets aggravated in the lower body (Adhah Kaaya).
It traverses into the Phalakos`havaahinee and Dhamanee, manifesting Vriddhi.
There may be enlargement of single testis. It is not necessary that both the testes should enlarge.
Prodromal symptoms
- Basti Vedanaa
- Kat`eeVedanaa
- Mushka Vedanaa
- Med`hra Vedanaa
- Maaruta Nigraha
- Phalakos`ha S`hopha
Vaata Vriddhi
This is like the inflated bladder (Vaata Poorn`a Basti). It is hard to touch. There is pain without any specific cause. It is Vaataja Vriddhi.
Pitta Vriddhi
This Vriddhi resembles to completely ripened Udumbara. There is Jvara, Daaha, Ushmaa. This Vriddhi manifests and suppurates quickly.
S`hleshma Vriddhi
This Vriddhi is Kat`hina (Hard), with relatively less pain (Alpa Vedanaa), cold to touch (S`heeta), there is itching (Kan`d`oo).
Rakta Vriddhi
There are black colored blisters (Krishn`a Sphot`a). There are the symptoms same as Pitta Vriddhi.
Medo Vriddhi
It it soft (Mridu), unctuous (Snigdha), there is itching (Kan`d`oo), there is relatively less pain. It resembles to Taala Phala.
Mootra Vriddhi
This happens in a person who suppresses Mootra Vega (Natural urge to urine).
In this type a person suffers from Mootrakrichchhra, Vrishan`a Vedanaa, Phala Kos`ha S`hvayathu.
Aantra Vriddhi
Vaata gets aggravated due to causative factors.
This Vaata causes deformity in the part of the Aantra. (Sthoolaantrasya Ekades`he)
It traverses down to the Vamkshan`a Sandhi.
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There it forms Granthi (Glandular growth).
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If it remains untreated, then it enters in to the Phalakos`ha (Scrotum) manifesting with oedema.
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There is distention of bladder (Aadhmaata Basti).
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The S`hotha is widespread.
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If it is manipulated, Vaata traverses upward with sound and when the pressure is released, it gets inflated again.
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This is called as Aantra Vriddhi.
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If this Antra Vriddhi is not treated properly or neglected, it manifests with Mushka Vriddhi, Aadhmaana, Ruk, Stmabha. Vaata causes sound (Svanam).
This Antra Vriddhi is Asaadhya.
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