Urinary tract infection(UTI): types, causes, symptoms, homeopathic medicine & treatment

      Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. UTIs are also known as lower UTIs and upper UTIs. In this blog, we will discuss homeopathic medicine and treatment for Urinary tract infection(UTI).

Types of UTIs:

Urinary tract infection occurs in different types according to the urinary tract. The urinary tract consists of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Following to that UTIs have been classified into three types:

• Pyelonephritis(In the kidneys): Kidneys are present above the hips and back of the body. They can help to digest food and convert it to urine. Pyelonephritis is a type of UTI that shows symptoms of vomiting, fever, nausea, and pain on the backside of the body. 
• Cystitis(In the bladder): The bladder is a sac-like structure. It helps to store urine before urination. The common symptoms of Cystitis are pain during urination and bloody urine.
• Urethritis(in the urethra): Urethra is a tube that discharges urine from the body. Its main symptom is pain and burning during urination.

Causes of UTIs:

The main cause of Urinary tract infections (UTIs) is infectious bacteria. These bacteria enter the body through the urethra, Then it moves towards the bladder and kidneys. The common causes of urinary tract infection are the following:

• Sexual intercourse: The main and common cause of UTIs is sexual intercourse as compared to other causes. Most women can get UTIs more than men. 
• Women’s anatomy: A woman’s urethra is shorter than a man which increases the risk of UTIs. Due to that bacteria easily move toward the bladder.
• Abnormalities in the urinary tract: Sometimes by birth some people have abnormalities that cause urine back to the urethra. This can also increase the risk of UTIs.
• Other risk factors: Some other diseases such as diabetes and obesity affects the immune system which increases the risk of UTIs. People who use catheters and can not urinate on their own also have a risk of UTIs. Another factor is any urinary surgery or urinary tract examination by using medical instruments can also cause UTIs. 

Symptoms of UTIs:

The symptoms of urinary tract infection would appear at different ages. According to that symptoms of UTIs are the following:

• In children: In children, different symptoms would appear, Such as vomiting, fever, irritability, or wetting the bed.
• In adults: In adults UTIs symptoms appear according to their tract.

kidneys and ureters( upper UTIs): The common symptom is a fever that is up to 100 ºF. Other symptoms are agitation, shivering, vomiting, restlessness, nausea, confusion, shivering, shaking, etc.

The bladder or urethra( lower kidneys): Its common symptoms are pain and burning during stool, bloody and cloudy urine, aching, etc. Other symptoms like bladder may feel heavy are not empty. 

   These symptoms would appear in both males and females. But according to recent research males have often more chances to get UTIs.

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for Urinary tract infection(UTI)

Homeopathic medicine and treatment for urinary tract infection is the best natural way to cure urinary tract infection. This treatment is safe and effective for both acute and chronic UTI conditions. Homeopathy makes our body immune to disease as well as strengthens our body mechanism. Some common medicine recommended for UTIs are the following:

Sarsaparilla Officinalis:(best homeopathic medicine and treatment for Urinary tract infection(UTI)

  Sarsaparilla Officinalis is one of the best homeopathic medicine and treatment to cure UTIs. This medicine is used for burning sensations during and after urination. It is helpful when other symptoms appear such as bloody and scanty urine and pain in the urethra.

Cantharis Vesicatoria:

Cantharis Vesicatoria is also the best homeopathic medicine for urinary tract infections. This is helpful in where bladder tenesmus formed. This is also used when burning sensations appear during urination and urine becomes bloody and scanty.

Nitric Acid:

Nitric Acid is recommended for UTIs when intense burning sensations appear. Its other symptoms are urine becomes dark, cloudy, and bloody.

Sarsaparilla Officinalis and Borax:

Sarsaparilla Officinalis and Borax are the most effective medicines for treating UTIs in children. Borax is helpful in the continuous urge to urinate. The child feels intense pain and burning while urinating. Sarsaparilla Officinalis is also the best medicine when blood and white sand in urine are noted.

Sepia and Staphysagria:

Sepia and Staphysagria are recommended to cure urinary tract infections in women. This is referred to a patient that has a cutting sensation in the bladder and the pubic area, it felt bearing down sensation. This is the best remedy for chronic cystitis. Staphysagria has usually indicated an as burning sensation in urination. This is best for young married women. 

Colibacillinum:

Colibacillinum is refer to those patients with urinary tract infections that show Escherichia coli bacteria test positive. The common symptoms are difficulty and pain in urination. In some cases, it also helps in scanty and bloody urine.

Petroselinum Sativum:

Petroselinum SativumIn is recommended for urinary tract infection with a continuous urge to urinate. It is also used when the patient feels tingling pain and itching sensation in the urethra.

Apis Mellifica:

Apis Mellifica is recommended for patients with stinging pain or burning during urination. This is also useful when marks appear on the bladder tenesmus. 

Natrum Mur:

Natrum Mur is a highly prescribed homeopathic medicine for intense burning sensation before, during, and after urination. Other symptoms are red sediments in urine or dark and scanty urine.

Uva Ursi:

Uva Ursi is recommended for urinary tract infections when blood and pus appear in the urine or pain in the bladder. It may cause vomiting and nausea.

Sabal Serrulata and Chimaphila Umbellata:

Sabal Serrulata and Chimaphila Umbellata are recommended for UTIs in men that cause prostate enlargement. It is also effective in smarting in the urethra, feeling the fullness of the bladder and pain in place of urination.

Conclusion:

    Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce UTIs. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.