Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infection is an invasion of the kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra by the bacteria of the urinary tract. This bacterium enters the opening of the urethra and procreates in the urinary tract causing urinary tract infection. It can infect anyone but women are more susceptible to this disease.

If UTI is not properly treated in the earlier stages it is likely to spread to your kidneys, which can become a serious health issue. The infection of the bladder can develop into cystitis which is a very common problem faced by women.
Urinary tract infection can bring a number of problems like burning urine, pus in urine, Hematuria (blood in urine), kidney infection (Nephritis), Kidney-prostrate-bladder stones, prostrate infection, kidney failure, etc.

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection

Following are the major urinary tract infection symptoms:

1. Constant urge to urinate
2. Burning sensation and traces of blood
3. Fever, vomiting along with other pains
4. Bouts of vomiting and nausea
5. Backache and pain below your ribs

Causes of Urinary Tract Infection

Following are the major urinary tract infection causes:

1. Bacteria in the urethra
2. Sexual intercourse
3. Having different sexual partners
4. Holding back the urge to urinate


MASSAGE AWAY THE PAIN

Massage the area over your kidneys with aromatherapy oils. Mix equal parts of sandalwood, bergamot, tea tree, frankincense and juniper. Aromatherapy oils are comforting and massaging with them can relieve pain and tension.

Take Vitamin C rich diet as it prevents the bacterial growth due to the acidic environment created in the bladder and the urinary tract.
 

Avoid processed food like cheese, chocolate and dairy products.
 

Do not take spicy food, caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes. Also avoid carbonated drinks like beer, soda or any other drink with fizz.
 

Wear loose-fitting and cotton clothes.

Ayurvedic Remedy for Urinary Infection and Stones in Urinary Tract

Banana stem juice (only the core of fruited banana plant) is excellent remedy for different kinds of urinary infection. It dissolves kidney stones, bladder stones and removes infection from urinary tract, urethra, kidney, and prostrate.

hilajit, Guggul, Punarnava, and Chandana supplements may also be of help when it comes to treating urinary infection.

YOGASANA FOR UTI



Gomukhasana (Cow's face pose), Pawanmuktasana (The knee to chest), Ardha Matsendra Asana (Half spinal twist) are few useful yogic practices to fight UTI.