URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)

What is UTI?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. 

In women the chance of getting a urinary tract infection is high. Some experts rank your lifetime risk of getting one as high as 1 in 2, with many women having repeat infections, sometimes for years. About 1 in 10 men will get a UTI in their lifetime.

The urine typically doesn’t contain bacteria (germs). Urine is a by-product of our filtration system—the kidneys. When waste products and excess water is removed from the blood by the kidneys, urine is created. Normally, urine moves through the urinary system without any contamination. However, bacteria can get into the urinary system from outside of the body, causing problems like infection and inflammation. This is a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Causes

According to researches, the body usually flushes out the bacteria before reaching a person’s bladder. However, in some cases, the body is unable to do so, resulting in a UTI.

UTIs most commonly occur due to the following bacteria:

• Escherichia coli

• Protus mirabilis

• Enterococcus faecalis

• Staphylococcus saprophyticus

• Klebsiella pneumoniae

Risk factors

These risk factors include:

1. Age (older adults are more likely to get UTIs)

reduced mobility after surgery or prolonged bed rest

2. Kidney stones 

3. History of UTI urinary tract obstructions or blockages, like:

4. enlarged prostate

5. kidney stones

6. certain forms of cancer

7. prolonged use of urinary catheters, which may make it easier for bacteria to get into your bladder

4. Diabetes

5. Pregnancy

6. Abnormally developed urinary structures from birth

7. Weakened immune system

Types

There are three different types of urinary tract infections. The type of infection depends on which part of the urinary tract is infected.

A urinary tract infection may involve different sections of the urinary tract including the following:

1. Urethritis: An infection of the urethra, the hollow tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

2. Cystitis: A bacterial infection in the bladder that often has moved up from the urethra.

3. Pyelonephritis: An infection of the kidneys that is usually a result of an infection that has spread up the tract, or from an obstruction in the urinary tract. An obstruction in the urinary tract causes urine to back flow into the ureters and kidneys

Symptoms

The symptoms of a UTI can include:

• A burning feeling when you pee

• A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out when you do

• Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee

• Feeling tired or shaky

• Fever or chills (a sign that the infection may have reached your kidneys)

• Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen

Homoeopathic Treatment for UTI

Homoeopathy is a very effective mode of treatment for problems like UTI. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. 

Homoeopathy aim is not only to treat diseases of but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat diseases of urinary system that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. 

Here are few medicines in homoeopathic for UTI:

• Berberis

• Cantharis

• Mercurius

• Nux vomica

• Pulsatilla

• Sarsaparilla

• Lycopodium

• Apis mel

• Aconite

• Staphysagria

• Borax

• Nitric acid

• Merc sol

• Ars alb etc., 

None of these medicines should be taken without professional advice. 

For individualized remedy selection and treatment, contact BRAHMA MADHURYA HOMOEOPATHY CLINIC - +91-7057579595 or www.brahmamadhurya.com