Urinary Tract Infection - Homoeopathic Remedies For It!

Urinary tract infection is a type of infection that occurs in the urinary tract of the body. This disorder tends to occur more in women than men as the length of the urethra is shorter in women, thus increasing chances of this infection. The most common cause of urinary tract infections is the E. coli bacteria, especially in the lower part of the urinary tract consisting of the urethra and the bladder.

Some Other UTI symptoms are:

* Pain and burning on urination

* Bad or strong-smelling, cloudy, bloody urine

* Pain, pressure and cramp in the lower belly, back or side.

* Fever

* Feeling tired

* Nausea and vomiting etc

People of any age and sex can develop a UTI. But some people with the following are at greater risk

* Poor hygiene

* Blocked flow of urine

* Sexual intercourse if more and frequent and with multiple or new partner

* Diabetes

* Kidney stone

* Bowel incontinence

* Pregnancy

* Menopause

* Suppressed immune system etc

Homeopathy adopts a holistic approach to urinary tract infections, the remedies aim to treat the underlying causes of the infection. The treatments are free from any side effect and have a beneficial impact on your overall wellbeing. Before prescribing a remedy, the practitioner diagnoses by asking about your medical history, work habits and your mental health. Based on a thorough diagnosis, remedies will be prescribed.

Some of these homeopathic remedies to treat UTIs include: 

1. Apis: Apis is recommended if you have symptoms such as experiencing a burning feeling after urination and less urine. You may have swelling around the eyes and also may not experience much thirst. The condition tends to worsen in hot weather conditions.
2. Cantharis: Cantharis is recommended if you experience constant urges to urinate; however, the amount of urine may be very low. Apart from this, you might also experience intense pain while urinating along with traces of blood in the urine. Back pain is another complication that occurs along with the above mentioned symptoms.
3. Sarsaparilla: This remedy is recommended when you experience pain in the lower abdomen and the back. Your urine may also contain blood and sediments.
4. Benzoic acid: In case your urine has a strong odor, benzoic acid may be the recommended remedy. It is also used to treat pain in the urethra which flares up when you are not urinating.
5. Staphysagria: This remedy is used when UTIs develop as a result of any sexual activity. You may experience a constant urge to urinate and feel pressure in the bladder. Prostatic enlargements which cause infections in the urinary tract can also be treated using this remedy.

Urinary tract infection is an infection which involves any part of urinary system but mostly involves the lower urinary tract, bladder and the urethra. One of the most common symptoms of a UTI is frequent and urgent urination.