URINARY TRACT INFECTION[UTI]
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the organs in your urinary tract, which includes the bladder and kidneys.
A UTI is an infection from microbes. These are organisms that are too small to be seen without a microscope.
Most UTIs are caused by bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and, in rare cases, by viruses. UTIs are among the most common infections in humans.
Your urinary tract is made up of your:
- kidneys
- ureters
- bladder
- urethra
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of a UTI depend on what part of the urinary tract is infected.
Lower tract UTI symptoms
Lower tract UTIs affect the urethra and bladder. Symptoms of a lower tract UTI include:
- burning with urination
- increased frequency of urination without passing much urine
- increased urgency of urination
- bloody urine
- cloudy urine
- urine that looks like cola or tea
- urine that has a strong odor
- pelvic pain in women
- rectal pain in men
Upper tract UTI symptoms
Upper tract UTIs affect the kidneys. These can be potentially life threatening if bacteria move from the infected kidney into the blood. This condition, called urosepsis, can cause dangerously low blood pressure, shock, and death.
Symptoms of an upper tract UTI include:
- pain and tenderness in the upper back and sides
- chills
- fever
- nausea
- vomiting.
UTI symptoms in men
Symptoms of an upper tract urinary infection in men are similar to those in women. But men with a lower tract UTI may sometimes also experience rectal pain.
UTI symptoms in women
Women with a lower tract urinary infection may experience pelvic pain. This is in addition to the other common symptoms.
RISK FACTOR
These risk factors include:
- age (older adults are more likely to get UTIs)
- reduced mobility after surgery or prolonged bed rest
- kidney stones
- a previous UTI
- urinary tract obstructions or blockages, like:
- enlarged prostate
- kidney stones
- certain forms of cancer
- prolonged use of urinary catheters, which may make it easier for bacteria to get into your bladder
- diabetes
- pregnancy
- abnormally developed urinary structures from birth
- weakened immune system
Panchakarma
The holistic treatment eliminates the toxins and purifies the body, mind, and consciousness. This method works beneficially on overall health, wellness, and self-healing. This treatment helps in rejuvenating the human body and has proven to give desired results for infections in UTIs.
Snehana: Here there is oral administration of medicated ghee. Therapeutically the effective components can be transported to different tissues of the urinary tract. This also helps achieve neurological control of bladder musculature.
Swedana: This process involves inducing sweat with the help of steam. This restores cell metabolism and flushes out accumulated body toxins.
Vamana (Emesis): This therapy removes the toxins from the upper part of the body providing relief from pain and discomfort caused due to UTIs through emesis.
Virechana: Therapeutically purgation cleanses the body by herbal concoctions. It is a very important step in this infection. This involves a complete emptying of the digestive tract resulting in clearing the blockages.
Basti: It is the process of medicated enema that purifies the urinary tract. Here suitable herbal powder and natural medications are used to maintain the pH and neurological control of the urinary bladder.
Uttara Basti: This is different from the common Basti procedure as an enema is performed through the urethral route. This procedure is very helpful in chronic UTIs.