Urinary Update : UTI

Urinary tract infection (UTI),is the infection that can happen any where in the urinary tract characterised by frequent painful urination & discomfort in urination.

Urinary tract infection to the major structural segment involved such as urethriris(urethral infection), cystitis (bladder infection), ureter infection, and pyelonephritis (kidney infection). UTI is due to invasion of micro-organisms mainly Escherichia coli bacteria.

It is more common to women than men since women have shorter urethra.. that’s why they have higher incidence of acquiring the infection. If the symptoms will worsen it may lead to kidney infection. Hence bladder infection symptoms should look out carefully.

Symptoms include, pain, frequent desire to urinate with burning sensation or pain during urination. Sometimes urine may look cloudy and has a foul-smell together with fever and shivering. You will know if the infection becomes worse if the symptoms include high fever, nausea and chills with cloudy or bloody urine-Haematuria, burning sensation during urination as well as back pain. These bladder infection symptoms should not be ignored because this may result to kidney infection. See the Doctor right away. Homeopathy renders effective service towards combating urinary complaints.

Management : Bladder infection is not considered as serious type if it is treated right away. It has a possibility of recurrence so it is important to treat the underlying causes of the infection. u can get help from home made things as-

• ----Mixture of baking soda with ½ tsp in 8 ounces of glass of water can raise the acid-balance of the urine that can kill bacteria.
• ----Apple juice is known as best alternative treatment for the infection. It can strongly kill the bacteria. Apple Juice may be use if cranberry juice is not present.
• ----Fruits rich in vitamin C can prevent bacterial growth. If pain persist,medication should be needed

Preventing the disease is more likely better. Frequent drinking of water is good. Don’t postpone the urge to urinate. Eating healthy food is advice. Living healthy is always been the no one defence on acquiring any of the disease.