A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that involves the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. These are the structures that urine passes through before being eliminated from the body. Urinary tract infections are one the most common types of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections are one of the most serious health problems striking millions of people each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs as compared to men, the reason for this is not well understood, but anatomic differences between the genders (a shorter urethra in women ) might be partially responsible.












 

Causes of UTI :

The urine is normally sterile. An infection occurs when bacteria get into the urine and begin to grow. The bacterial infection usually starts at the opening of the urethra where the urine leaves the body and moves upward into the urinary tract. The culprit in at least 75%-90% of uncomplicated infections is a type of bacteria called E.coli. These bacteria normally live in the bowel (colon) and around the anus.

Signs and Symptoms :









 

1. A burning feeling while urinating.
2. A frequent or intense urge to urinate, even though little comes out while urination
3. Urine could be dark and cloudy have traces of blood, or smell funny.
4. Feeling tired or malaise.
5. Fever or chills ( a sign the infection may involve the kidneys).
6. Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen.

Ayurvedic View : 





 

According to Ayurveda; mutrakricha (dysuria), ashmari (renal calculus or stone), and prameha roga ( polyuria) are included under mutra vikara (diseases of the renal system). In Ayurveda, Meha Roga indicates diseases of the urinary system. Anything being excreted out in urine abnormally indicates meha roga. Urinary tract infections can be addressed as puyameha, which is described as pyuria in modern medicine.

Treatment :

Ayurveda has many effective herbs that cure urinary tract infections naturally. These work as natural antibiotics, so they kill all the harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi causing frequent UTIs, without any side effects.















 

1. Gokshuradi Guggulu.
2. Punarnavadi Guggulu.
3. Saribadyasavam.
4. Chandanasavam.
5. Guluchyadi kashayam.
6. Guggulutiktam kashayam.
7. Chandraprabha vati.
8. Veerataradi kashaya.
9. Varunadi ghrita.
10. Trikantaka ghrita.

 

• * Six to eight glasses of water a day are a must.
• * Alcohol and coffee should be forbidden.
• * Do not suppress the urge to urinate.
• * Take a maximum quantity of liquids.
• * Mango, isabgol, cucumber, milk, green grams, and cardamom are beneficial.
• * Curd, white grams, peas, boiled vegetables, bananas, and intercourse are contraindicated.