A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection that can occur at any part of the urinary system. The kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra are the parts of the urinary system. UTI more commonly occurs in women than men if the infection is limited only up to the bladder, which is painful and annoying. Some serious health problems may result if it spreads to the kidneys.
Causes of Urinary Infection
Urinary infection commonly occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and start to spread to the bladder. The urinary system commonly defends those bacteria. But sometimes, the defense mechanism fails, and the bacteria get stuck inside and start to grow, resulting in urinary tract infections. The most common infection occurs in the urethra and bladder. Urethral infection occurs when the bacteria spreads from the anus to the urethra. This can also be caused by sexually transmitted infections. This happens because the urethra is close to the vagina. Bladder infection occurs when the urethral infection spreads to the bladder.
Symptoms of Urinary Infection
A strong urge to urinate that does not go away
Burning urination
Tends to pass urine very often but passes only tiny amounts of urine
Urine looks cloudy
Urine appears red bright pink, indicating the signs of blood in the urine
Strong-smelling urine
Pain over the pelvic region
Siddha Treatment for Urinary Infection
Siddha treatment for Urinary Infection helps balance the vitiated dishes, strengthens the immune system, and eliminates harmful bacteria from the urinary tract. Primarily detoxification, after which anti-bacterial and diuretic medicines can be prescribed. Detoxification therapy helps to eliminate toxins, restore balance and enhance natural healing abilities.
Siddha Medicines used to Treat Urinary Tract Infections
Anti-bacterial, diuretics, and medicines that help to reduce excessive body heat can be given according to the condition of the disease and patient. The following types of medicines can be prescribed they are,
Kudineer / decoction
Chooranam
Lehyam
Parpam
Maathirai
Herbs used in Siddha Medicine for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Neermulli (Hygrophila auriculata) has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial activities that work against urinary tract infections.
Sirupeeelai (Aerva lanata) helps to cure urinary irritation and burning sensation.
Nerunjil (Tribulus terrestris) helps reduce body heat, relieves painful urination, and increases the outflow of urine.
Venpoosani (Benincasa hispida) is very helpful in treating urinary tract infections.
Satavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a coolant and anti-bacterial; it helps prevent urinary tract infections.
Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations for Urinary Infection
Drink plenty of water.
Vazhai thandu juice, fresh vilvam fruit, lemon juice, tender coconut water, yogurt, pineapples, and barley water are really very helpful.
Increased fluid intake helps flush out the bacteria causing UTIs.
Avoid delay in urination.
Emptying the bladder before going to bend and after getting up from bed must be done
Cleaning before and after sex and urinating after having sex helps to prevent UTI.
