Urinary Tract Infections and Ayurveda management

What  is  UTI ?

UTI or Urinary Tract Infection is an  infectious condition credited to gram-negative micro-organisms (Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter aerogenes etc.), and gram-positive bacteria as well in any part of the urinary system such as kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra etc.

and happens while the micro-organisms get into and multiply in the urinary system. It's the second most frequent worldwide health condition of urinary system affecting a large number of individuals globally and women tend to be more susceptible with urinary system infections as opposed to men. Corresponding to medical reports, over 50% of the women are known to afflicted by UTI and need instant treatment as while staying neglected and unattended, these can make lasting harm the kidneys.

Causes of urinary tract infections

Drinking inadequate amount of water.

STD /  Sexually transmitted diseases due to having more than one sex companions.

Retaining or suppressing the natural urge to urinate for an extended time-frame.

Renal stones / calculus and enlarged prostate.

Excessive consumption of alcohol and food and beverages that are too spicy, salty.

A weak immune system (disease fighting capability).

Long and direct exposure or contact with heat and dealing with chemicals and poisonous toxic fumes.

Signs and Symptoms

Painful and / or burning sensation all through urination / burning sensation at the urethra and experiencing of bladder being full.

Repeated urination - Passing frequent, little amount of urine / strong and persistent desire to urinate and passing little amount of urine while laughing, sneezing, or coughing in some of the cases.

Sturdy, pungent, foul smell in the urine.

Pain and discomfort in stomach at the pelvic area - more typical in women.

Blood in the pee - Red, cola, cloudy, smoky or white appearance of urine due to presence of pus or blood in the urine.

Fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting.

Some times need to urinate at night time.

Agonizing intercourse due to pain in the penis.

Confusion, perplexity, distress and dementia.

Swelling of kidneys, urinary bladder due to renal stone.

Medical diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection

Investigations for UTI

Routine examination of urine.

Culture and sensitivity test of urine.

X'ray of KUB - Cysto-urethrography.

Ultrasonography of  whole abdomen or  KUB.

Ayurvedic formulations for UTI

Shvet Parpati.

Chandraprabha Vati

Gokshuradi Guggulu.

Diet regimen & Lifestyle

Intake sufficient quantities of fluids like lemon juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, blue berry juice, sugarcane juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, normal water (10-12 glasses of water daily is most) because of the fact this will assist with flushing out toxins and microbes from urinary system.

Stay away from alcoholic beverages and stop smoking.

Make a strategic distence from coffee and tea.

Keep away from intake of hot, oily, spicy, hot, sour foods, chilies, salty, heavy food, bitter foods, lady finger, pea, curd, white grams, asafoetida, banana, meat, fish, egg etc.

Recommended diet - Old rice, white gourd, pointed gourd, toddy palm, cucumber, citrus fruits, apple, mango, grapes, peaches and plums, roasted green grams, cow milk and so on.

Try not to hold or suppress regular desire of urination.

Always use dried up clothes after shower and wear free fit cotton underwear.

Avoid sexual intercourse and unprotected sexual practice.

Keep away from exposing you to ultimately extreme hot conditions like working in the hot sun or close to of  boilers.

Maintain and preserve a good hygiene during menstrual periods and after sexual practices.

Utilize Vitamin C for this reason consume citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, grapefruits, Mosambi etc.

Useful Herbal Remedies  for  Urinary Tract Infections -

- Kali Elaichi - Black cardamom -Amomum subulatum.

 -Gokshur - Caltrops - Tribulus terrestris.

- Punarnava - Hogweed - Boerhavia diffusa.

-Varun - Crataeva nurvala.

- Mulee - Radish seed - Raphanus sativus.

- Kharbuja - Muskmelon - Cucumis melo.

-Kakari – Snake  Cucumber Seed -Cacumi sutilissi.

- Khira beej - Cucumber  -  Cucumis sativus.

-Kasani - Chicory - Chicorium intybus.

- Ajamod - Celery - Apium graveolens.

-Darchini - Cinnamon - Cinnamomum aromaticum.

-Methee - Fenugreek - Frigonella foenumgrecum.

-Haldi - Turmeric - Curcuma Longa.

-Saunf - Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare.

-Kali musali - Black musali - Curculigo Orchioides.

-Kali marich - Black pepper - Piper nigrum.

-Adarak / sunthi - Ginger -Zingiber officinale.

-Mulee beej - Radish seed - Raphanus sativus.

-Kulthee - Horse gram - Macrotyloma uniflorum.

-Chandan - Sandal wood - Santalum album.

-Chitra - Barberry - Berberis vulgaris.

-Rakta chandan - Red sandal wood – Pterocarpus santalinus.

-Tulsi beej - Basil - Ocimum sanctum.

- Pathar chatta - Stone crusher - Kalanchoe pinnata.

- Khira beej - Cucumber-  Cucumis sativus.

-Ajmoda/ khurasani ajwain - Parsley -  Petroselinum.

-Bhumi amla - Stone-breaker - Phyllanthus Niruri.

-Ghritkumari / Aloevera - Indian aloe  - Aloe barbadensis.

- Shatawar - Sparrow grass - Asparagus racemosus.

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ARTICLE BY   RAJESH KUMAR

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