URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTIs)

• Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common condition where bacterias cause an infection in the urinary tract.
• Woman have more chance of getting a urinary tract infection is high because women have a shorter urethra than men. Bacteria don’t have to travel very far to reach and infect a woman’s bladder. 
• As per Ayurveda, all urinary tract infections are co related with   MUTRAKRICCHRA which includes kidney disorders and urinary tract infections. 
• Bacteria caused urinary tract infection is ESCHERICHIA COLI and this present in the bowel and around the anu 
• UTI IN MALES – Young males who develop UTIs may have a congenital malformation in a part of urinary system
• Males ages 20–35 are generally at low risk of developing UTIs unless it is caused by an STI (sexually transmitted infection) and having multiple sex partners and having sex without using a condom 
• UTIs in men are more common with older age because in older man develop noncancerous enlargement of their prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia. 

SYMPTOMS IN URINARY TACT INFECTION:

• Dysuria (pain or burning when urinating)
• Urinary retention 
• Urinary urgency 
• Increased urinary frequency
• Nocturia (waking up to urinate at night)
• in males – Milky discharge from the penis and cloudy urine 
• Foul-smelling urine
• Pain near the bladder
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)
• Incontinence (loss of bladder control)
• Flank pain 
• Fevers and chills
• Nausea 
• vomiting
• burning sensation while urinating 

CAUSES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• STIs
• Urethral stricture (blockage of the urethra)
• Previous UTIs
• Diabetes 
• Immune system problems
• urinary catheter for a prolonged time
• Prostate enlargement
• Congenital malformation of the urinary tract
• Cancer of the urinary tract

PREVENTING URINARY TRACFT INFECTION:

• Urinate when feel the need. 
• Don’t hold it in
• Drink adequate fluids. 
• During toileting, wipe from front to back.
• Keep genital area clean and dry.

NATURAL CURE IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• VITAMIN C

Vitamin C can help increase acidity in the urine and kill off the bacteria vitamin sources is :

• Red peppers
• Oranges
• Grapefruits
• Kiwifruit

• CRANBERRY/BLUEBERRY JUICE Drink cranberry juice or juice that is unsweetened Cranberry is the best, and Blueberry tastes so good! Cranberries and blueberries help prevent infection by stopping the bacteria from urinary tract.

• GARLIC has antimicrobial properties and able to block bacteria growth and prevent UTI’s.

• DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Drinking lots of water, and emptying your bladder when you need to  helps flush harmful bacteria 

Recommend 8 glasses a day 

• AVOID BLADDER IRRITATING FOODS IN UTI citrus or very acidic foods, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol 

• MAINTAIN PROPER HYGIENE:  women can wipe from front to back after urinating to avoid spreading bacteria

• Also urinating immediately after sex can decrease the risk for UTIs.

• PARSLEY TEA Parsley has a mild diuretic effect which help flush UTI-causing bacteria 

• CHAMOMILE TEA Chamomile possesses a weak diuretic effect and contains plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that helps to treat infection 

• GREEN TEA it has anti- inflammatory and antimicrobial properties 

• MINT Mint tea is used as a natural remedy for UTIs.

• D-MANNOSE it is a type of simple sugar that’s frequently used to prevent and treat mild UTIs.

• MARSHMALLOW ROOT   Marshmallow has a softening demulcent effect on irritated mucous membranes of the urinary tract.

• UVA URSI (BEARBERRY LEAF) compounds present in the plant have exhibited potent antimicrobial capabilities 

• NETTLES –nettle is mineral-rich plant and mild diuretic. It helps to flush the urinary tract and this has also mild anti-inflammatory properties 

• YARROW –it has antimicrobial, astringent, and diuretic properties 

• RED CLOVER –red clover is a gentle diuretic that helps with balancing hormones. it is known as a blood cleanser 

• DANDELION ROOT – it also acts as a diuretic, kidney, and liver cleanser 

• SUPPLEMENTS BENEFICIAL FOR UTIS

Vitamin C
Vitamin D3

CAC MEDICATION IN URINARY TRACT INFECTION:

• LIVER CARE TABLET

IT HELPS RO balancing pitta doshas AND ALSO improve the circulation of blood and it also helps or prevent against burning sensation of urine and removes urinary infection Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily 

• UTI CARE TABLET

it treats the root cause of diseases IT treats problems related to kidney, urinary bladder, urethra and ureters. It ALSO removes the kidney stones, renal colic, painful micturition, hypertension, and burning sensation during the passage of urine. it has antioxidant and anti -inflammatory properties

Dosage: take 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meal.

• TRIKATU SYRUP

Trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas AND detoxifies the body. it has anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antioxidant properties. It boosts metabolism and works in dysuria, painful micturition, and reduce inflammation of the kidney 

Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily 

• DETOX PREMIUM POWDER

IT helps to reduce inflammation and burning sensation caused due to UTI infection. It has an anti-inflammatory action. It also helps to remove toxins due to its antioxidant properties. AND ALSO IT HAS antibacterial action 

Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day 

• SHEET DHARA

THIS works on doshas of the body especially pitta  doshas AND IT helps to reduce burning sensation during micturition. 

Dosage: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily