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Spermatorrhea - All You Must Know About It!

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Dr. P K JainSexologist • 24 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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Spermatorrhea is also known as dhat syndrome (Dhatu Rog in hindi) and this condition is generally observed in case of males. In this condition, the male patients are known to have a problem in which they experience impotency or early collapse and sometimes they also have a feeling of semen passing through the urine. 

This word 'dhat' is derived from the Sanskrit word Dhatu which means metal. This also means, 'the nectar which is known for the formation of the body.' The term Dhat Syndrome was given in the year by an Indian scientist named Narendra Wig.

Spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome is a medical condition in which a person experiences several problems such as presence or passage of semen in the urine and feces, lower abdomen experiences a normal pressure and the person has sensual thoughts in his mind. This medical condition is generally seen in the male population but there are certain cases when this problem is observed in females too. 

Symptoms of Dhat Syndrome or Spermatorrhea

Spermatorrhea of dhat syndrome is a very commonly observed disease and it has many types of symptoms. Some symptoms which appear because of dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea are related to acute sexual fatigue. The patient should be consulting a medical professional if he or she is experiencing the symptoms on a regular basis and these symptoms are:

  • Pain in the perineum or the testicles
  • A feeling of dizziness
  • The skin becomes soft and warm
  • Experience of mild weakness
  • Severe back pain
  • Sweating or chill at night time
  • You always have a flat penis
  • Semen is discharged even if it is not meant to (involuntarily)
  • The heart rate becomes rapid in an abnormal way
  • Loss of appetite
  • Your genital areas have a burning or itching feeling

If you make any kind of delay in consultation with a medical health provider regarding any of the symptoms which are related to dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea could result in a very fatal and serious medical problem.

Causes of dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea

As this is a known fact that this medical condition of spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome is usually seen and observed in the case of male reproductive system. There are so many reasons which will lead a person to suffer from this medical condition, some of them are listed below:

  • The man starts to experience a decrease in sperm infestation because the testes or the male genitals come in an environment of excessive heat because of bathing in hot water which leads the sperms to extract while sleeping at night.
  • When you have excessive sex or masturbation.
  • When you have a thought or scene which is affecting your sexual stimuli.
  • When you are weak physically or have a weak digestive system.
  • Having a low nutrition or poor diet.
  • The route for the exit if urine becomes tight or narrow.
  • Any kind of weakness in the nervous system.
  • When you lack proper sexual satisfaction.
  • In take of medicines which are known for increase in the level of testosterone. 
  • When you get stimulation because of the contact from your mattress or blanket. 

Precautions from spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome

You can follow certain easy steps that can prevent you from getting this medical condition of spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome. Some of the points that you should keep in mind are: 

  • Stopping the practice of having unprotected sex.
  • You should quit smoking.
  • Lowering the amount of consumption of alcohol.
  • Have a diet which is full of nutrients which means have a balanced diet.
  • You should have a practice of keeping your stomach clean.
  • You should try to wake up early in the morning.
  • After completing a night's sleep you should try to urinate.
  • Have a practice or habit of doing meditation or yoga.
  • You should take or eat more food during the daytime than that of nighttime.
  • You should get yourself examined every week when you are suffering from any kind of problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or hemorrhoids.

Treatment of Dhat Syndrome or Spermatorrhea

Getting rid of this medical condition of Dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea is very easy.

There are certain treatments available that will you get relief from this medical condition and they are mentioned below : 

  • You can do kegel exercises when you experience this medical condition and this will help you in the treatment of spermatorrhea  problems. Kegel exercises will prove very helpful when you are aware of the muscles which are affected and need to be relaxed and this muscle can be recognised easily when you are urinating. There are some easy steps to follow for doing the kegel exercise which makes it more effective and they are:
  • The first will be the contraction of the pelvic muscles in an easy and slow way (you can do it by counting the numbers 1-5 in slow speed).
  • After the completion of the first step (which is when the count from 1-5 has finished), you need to relax your muscles again.
  • You should try to do the exercise at least one more time.
  • The results will come when you perform 10 sets of this exercise at least 10 times in a day.

There are certain other approaches as well which can help a person get rid of this medical condition of dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea such as:

Dietary changes

  • You should try to follow the under mentioned points at least once a week:
  • Have a glass of amla juice as this juice provides a cooling effect in our body and relaxes it too.
  • Have 6-8 glasses of water for drinking in a day and keep yourself hydrated.
  • You should have a habit of practicing meditation.
  • Urinate as soon as you feel an urge for it and do not wait for the bladder to be filled completely.
  • You should be habitual of practicing yoga or any other kind of stretching exercises or workouts.
  • You need to follow celibacy for as long as it is possible for you to do.
  • Have healthy, nutritious and light weighted food.

Ayurveda Medicines

You can also consume various ayurvedic medicines which are available for relieving a person from the medical condition of dhat syndrome or spermatorrhea. You need to have these medically beneficial ayurvedic drugs either as a supplement or as powder mixed in water or milk. The ayurvedic drugs helpful in treatment of spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome are mentioned below:

  • Guduchi root powder
  • Shatavari or asparagus
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cowhage plant
  • Gokshura

Conclusion

This condition of spermatorrhea or dhat syndrome is a serious sexual disorder but you should know that this condition is treatable and you should also know this that you can prevent yourself from getting this disorder by following some simple exercises and healthy diet. If you leave this disorder untreated for a long period of time you could suffer from very serious and fatal problems like erectile dysfunction and other sexual disorders similar to this in men.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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