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Cow Urine Therapy for Thyroid

 Not Not 87% (26 ratings)
Gynecological Disorders Opthalmic Disorders Psychiatric Disorders Urological Disorders
Ayurvedic Doctor, Indore
Cow Urine Therapy for Thyroid

Cow Urine Therapy has been in practice for many health problems in India for centuries. In India, cow is a symbol of spirituality and cow urine is not only used in devotional practices, but also comes packed with a bunch of health benefits.

'Kamadhenu' is worshipped for thousands of years as the Goddess who fulfils desire. In Ayurveda, cow is considered as the mother of all entities as the products obtained from cow are beneficial to all mankind in many ways. The milk, urine, curd, ghee and dung obtained from cow are beneficial in different ways as food supplement and medicine. Cow urine or Gomutra destroys the poisonous effects of residues and makes body disease free. The medicinal usage of Panchgavya, especially cow urine is practiced in Ayurveda which is classified as complementary and alternative medicine.

The two Indian epics, Shushruta samhita and Charaka samhita, have described that the consumption of cow urine produces body warmth. In modern medical science, it has been well established that the thyroid hormones are responsible for producing body warmth. The oral administration of cow urine has thyroid stimulating effect and therapeutic value of urinary iodine present in the cow urine is immense. Cow urine or Gomutra contains iodine, which is easily absorbable from the gastrointestinal tract. The mean urinary iodine levels in dairy cows may vary from 79.2 to 94.8 micrograms of iodine per litre of urine depending upon their physiological conditions. Iodine is an essential element to produce thyroid hormones such as triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These are catabolic hormones that generate heat and cause body warmth. It has been proven that the cow urine contains iodine in required level for normal functioning of thyroid gland.

Urinary iodine concentration in cow urine varies depending upon its biological status and it could stimulate the patient's thyroid gland activity on oral administration of iodine. Thyroxine stimulates more oxygen utilization and heat production by many different cells of the body.

During iodine deficiency, the pituitary gland secretes enhanced amounts of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which causes compensatory adjustment. This leads in the production of more extensive secretory epithelium which in turn will result in enlargement of the thyroid gland and loss of colloid material in the thyroid follicles. In this scenario, exogenous supplementation of iodine brings back the normal thyroid status.

The administration of cow urine, which contain good levels of iodine, can keep the thyroid gland activity on a better footing. We now have the support of scientific validation for the experience of warming up of the human body after consumption of cow urine or Gomutra.

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What the Colour of Your Urine Says About Your Health?

Dr. L.K. Jha 88% (716 ratings)
DM in Nephrology, MD in Internal Medicine, MBBS
Nephrologist, Ghaziabad
What the Colour of Your Urine Says About Your Health?

Changes in the colour of your urine can reveal important information about your health. If your urine takes on a hue beyond what's normal, it can be indicative of something wrong with your health. In general, the normal urine colour varies from pale yellow to deep yellowish-brown, which is a result of a chemical pigment in the urine called urochrome.

1. Red or Pink

  • When your kidneys, urethra, bladder or any other urinary tract organ gets infected or inflamed, blood cells get leaked into the urine, giving it a red hue. The causes behind the presence of blood can be urinary tract infections, kidney cysts, kidney stones, enlarged prostate and even cancer. Taking blood thinners can also cause you to have blood in your urine.
  • Certain foods like blackberries, rhubarb and beets can cause your urine to turn pink.
  • The use of certain medications like a particular class of antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis can turn your urine red. Likewise, a drug used to numb discomfort in the urinary tract can cause a red/pink discoloration of your urine.

2. Blue or Green

  • The consumption of coloured food dyes containing green or blue pigments can cause you to pass urine of such hues.
  • Certain anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory medications can turn your urine green/blue.
  • A very rare medical condition called familial benign hypercalcemia (fbh), characterised by high levels of calcium in thE blood and low levels of the mineral in the urine can cause your urine to turn blue.
  • Green urine can also occur if your urinary tract gets infected by the pseudomonas bacteria.

3. Dark Brown

  • Having large amounts of these foods - aloe, rhubarb (a type of leafy green) and broad beans can cause you to pass dark brown urine.
  • Certain anti-malarial drugs, laxatives and muscle relaxants can darken the colour of your urine as well.
  • Dark brown urine can also be caused by disorders of the kidney or liver as well as infections of the urinary tract.
  • Injury of the muscle as a result of excessive training can result in dark brown urine.

4. Orange

  • Problems with the bile duct (the duct through which bile from the gall bladder and liver passes before entering the duodenum) or liver along with the passing of light coloured stools can result in orange urine.
  • A cause of orange urine may also be dehydration as fluids bring about a decrease in the concentration of compounds present in the urine.

5. White

  • The presence of calcium or phosphate sediments in the urine can give it a white hue.
  • White urine can also be a result of funguria infection (a form of fungal urinary infection wherein the fungus produces white sediments) or a bacterial infection.

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How An Overactive Bladder Can Cause Frequent Urination?

Dr. Neeraj Gupta 90% (156 ratings)
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery
Urologist, Bhopal
How An Overactive Bladder Can Cause Frequent Urination?

An overactive bladder is a condition that is characterized by a problem in the bladder storage function; a problem that makes not that eggs one on to urinate frequently. 

Symptoms
If you have an overactive bladder, you may exhibit symptoms of frequent urination, involuntary leakage of urine and frequent urge to urinate. These symptoms might disrupt your daily life; so it is important to seek advice from a medical practitioner.

Causes
To better understand what causes an overactive bladder, you need to know how the urination process works. Urine is produced by the kidneys, which flows to the bladder. During urination, the urine is excreted from an opening in the bladder and flows out via the urethra. As the kidneys secrete urine, the bladder starts to fill up. During this stage, nerve signals are sent to the brain; signals that trigger your body to urinate. The bladder muscles tighten that pushes the urine out of the body.

An overactive bladder results from the involuntarily contraction of the bladder, which might happen even if the content of urine in the bladder is low. These contractions create the urge to urinate. The various causes of an overactive bladder are:

  1. Excessive fluid intake, if your fluid intake is high, then you may have the tendency to urinate frequently.
  2. Presence of tumors or stones in the bladder can make the bladder overactive as well.
  3. Excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption has the same effect as an excessive intake of fluids has.
  4. Urinary tract infections may interfere with the entire process of urination, thus causing your bladder to swell up and become overactive.
  5. Other diseases and conditions such as constipation and an enlarged prostate can hamper bladder functioning.

Treatment
There are multiple approaches to treat an overactive bladder; your doctor may use one or a combination of multiple methods.

  1. Medications: Medications such as Trospium and Tolterodine help in relaxing the bladder. These medications help treat symptoms of frequent urination.
  2. Bladder injections: Botox is a protein that is injected into the bladder that causes partial paralysis of the bladder muscles. This helps in treating the constant urge to urinate. However, its effects are temporary as they last for 6-9 months.
  3. Lifestyle modifications: Certain lifestyle modifications such as incorporating exercises to strengthen the pelvic muscles, maintaining optimal weight levels and bladder training to control its functioning can help with managing an overactive bladder.
  4. SurgeryIf the other treatments do not produce the desired results, then surgery is usually recommended. The aim of the surgery is to enhance the storage capacity of the bladder and reduce bladder pressure.
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Burning Urine Home Remedies

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Ayurvedic Doctor,
Burning Urine Home Remedies

Burning, painful urination, also known as dysuria, can cause a great deal of discomfort to the affected people. The symptoms (usually pain and a burning sensation during urination) can range from being constant to intermittent and can get worse or improve depending on how active the individual is.

A burning sensation or pain when urinating can also be a sign of a UTI (or urinary tract infection). So, if you are experiencing this type of pain or burning sensation, it is important to seek medical attention so that the underlying cause can be diagnosed and treated.

You can ease this burning sensation that you feel while urinating in a number of ways. For instance, you can try drinking plenty of fluids, including water, to flush any toxins or irritants out of your system. You can also choose to take pain relievers to deal with this urinary pain or discomfort. However, if the burning persists, talk to your doctor and ask them about other possible treatment options.

Besides the options mentioned above, there are also some home remedies that can help alleviate burning urination. They include:

Staying Hydrated

It is important to stay hydrated, especially if you are someone who is prone to urinary tract infections. Drinking plenty of water can help prevent or treat UTIs, and it can even help alleviate or do away with the burning sensation that you feel while urinating.

It must be noted that water is vital for the urinary tract organs to remove waste from the body efficiently while retaining important nutrients and electrolytes. Keeping your body hydrated not only dilutes your urine and makes it pass through your system more quickly, but it also makes it harder for bacteria to infect the cells that line your urinary organs.

There is no hard-and-fast rule about how much water you should drink every day; everyone has different needs. That said, most adults should aim to drink between six and eight regular-sized glasses of water each day.

Consuming Cranberries More Often

Cranberry juice is a well-established natural treatment for UTIs and can also help relieve symptoms such as painful and burning urination, etc. Cranberry juice has compounds that could potentially help in preventing the Escherichia coli bacteria from attaching to cells in the urinary tract. Apart from this, cranberry has also been shown to be effective in clearing other infections and speeding wound recovery.

The juice of cranberries is also a good source of antioxidants that are commonly known as polyphenols. These antioxidants have great anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial properties. Not to mention that these properties can aid in the strengthening of your immune system and the fight against infection!

You will find no definitive answer to how much cranberry juice one should drink in order to prevent a UTI. However, it's generally recommended that people drink around 400 millilitres of at least 25% cranberry juice every day.

Practicing Sexual Hygiene

Engaging in sexual intercourse can sometimes introduce bacteria and other microbes into the urinary tract, which can lead to symptoms like painful and burning urination. It must be noted that practising good sexual hygiene habits is very important for reducing this risk.

To practise good sexual hygiene, you must keep the following points in mind:

  • Try to urinate immediately before and after having sexual intercourse
  • Don't avoid using a condom (or other barrier contraceptives)
  • Wash your genitals (especially the foreskin) thoroughly before and after having sex

Increasing Vitamin C Intake

Some evidence suggests that increasing your intake of vitamin C could help protect against urinary tract infections and the symptoms related to them. Vitamin C has been shown to increase the acidity that is present in urine. This makes it really difficult for bacteria to grow inside the bladder.

In addition, vitamin C has antioxidant properties that may help enhance or strengthen the immune system. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent way to increase your vitamin C intake, which is especially important for immune system health. It must be kept in mind that red peppers, oranges, grapefruit, and kiwifruit are all great sources of vitamin C; just one serving of each provides the full recommended daily amount.

Conclusion

These home remedies for burning urine are simple and easy, and they can prove to be very effective in solving your problem. You can try these remedies and get rid of that burning sensation and pain in the urinary tract. If you experience burning sensations in your urethra, it is likely that you have a urinary tract infection.

These infections can be identified and diagnosed by your doctor or healthcare provider. They may prescribe certain oral antibiotics that can help treat your infection. Also, if you are suffering from burning in the urethra due to a urinary tract infection, you should drink plenty of fluids.

Drinking an adequate quantity of fluids every day is essential for flushing out excess bacteria and other toxins from your body. It can also make you urinate more frequently than usual. Furthermore, we just hope that you found this article informative and useful!

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Is Blood In Your Urine A Reason To Be Cautious?

Dr. Amitava Mukherjee 88% (13 ratings)
MBBS, MS - Urology, MCh - Urology
Urologist, Kolkata
Is Blood In Your Urine A Reason To Be Cautious?

Most people would panic on seeing slightly red urine being passed. A common urologic condition, this happens because blood cells are leaking into the urine. There are multiple reasons which can cause it, and not all of them are major causes for concern.

Read on to know more about some common causes, and how to manage this.

  1. Urinary tract infections: There could be an infection of the entire urinary tract including the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. In addition to blood in the urine, there could also be an urge to urinate, pain with urination, fever, and flank pain.
  2. Enlarged or infected prostate: The prostate naturally enlarges with age and can obstruct the urethra, causing pain and blood in the urine. There is a constant urge to urinate and difficulty initiating the stream. Infection of the prostate also produces similar symptoms along with fever and pain.
  3. Kidney diseases: In addition to infections, other kidney diseases including glomerulonephritis, which can also lead to hematuria. Kidney stones, which are quite common, are also another reason, and this will be characterised by the sudden sharp pain around the flank which is very diagnostic of kidney stones. Injury to the kidneys from trauma or sports is another reason for hematuria.
  4. Cancers/tumours: Cancers in the kidney, bladder, or prostate can cause blood to appear in the urine, but this would happen once cancer has reached some advanced stage, not very early in the process.

Listed below are some risk factors for hematuria.

  1. Age: Men older than 50 are more prone to hematuria
  2. Sex: While men are more likely to have stones or prostate infections, UTIs are quite common in women below 50s.
  3. Family history: though not hereditary, if kidney stones or cancers or infections are in the family, chances of developing hematuria also goes up.
  4. Medications: Aspirin, blood thinners, NSAIDs, and some antibiotics increase the chances of hematuria.
  5. Exercise: Long distance runners are shown to be more prone to developing hematuria.

Diagnosis: In addition to a physical exam, blood tests, imaging (CT scans and/or MRI) and cystoscopy might be required to confirm the diagnosis. Identifying the cause is extremely important as treatment would depend completely on the causative agent. Though hematuria is just one of the symptom, the underlying cause could have severe adverse effects on the whole body system.

Treatment: Whether it is an infection or enlarged prostate or kidney stone or tumour, once the cause is identified treatment is customised accordingly. Antibiotics for the infections, laser treatment for the stones, etc. are recommended.

If you see your urine turning slightly pink in colour, talk to your doctor immediately. Identifying the underlying cause and treating it will help solve the problem of hematuria.

 

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Can More Urination Be A Sign Of Kidney Disease?

Dr. Tauhidul Alam Choudhury 91% (14 ratings)
MD - Medicine, DM - Nephrology, MBBS
Nephrologist, Guwahati
Can More Urination  Be A Sign Of Kidney Disease?

Polycystic kidney disease is a disorder that is inherited; it is characterized by development of cysts in the kidneys. These cysts are round sacs that contain a water like fluid. Initially, the size of the cysts are small, they tend to increase in size after the fluid accumulation. This disorder can also cause cysts to develop in the liver and other parts of the body.

Symptoms and Complications
The most common symptoms of this disorder are back pain, headache, high blood pressure and kidney failure. It can also lead to formation of stones in the kidney, presence of blood in the urine and an urge to urinate frequently. It also make your kidney prone to various bacterial infections.

Causes
The disease is caused because of the presence of defective genes in the body, implying that this disorder is primarily hereditary. In some cases, the disease is caused by a genetic mutation. Based on the causes, it is classified into two types:

  1. Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease: This disorder causes the symptoms to appear immediately after birth, although the symptoms are delayed until adolescence. This disorder only occurs when both the parents carry the defective gene which is passed to the offspring.
  2. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: This disorder usually tends to occur only after the age of 30. Unlike the previous type, here only one parent needs to carry the defective gene that is passed on to the offspring.

Treatment
The treatment of polycystic kidney disease generally involves dealing with the following signs:

  1. PainChronic pain, usually in the sides of the body or the back, is a common symptom of this disorder. You can opt for pain reliving medication such as ibuprofen. If the cysts are large, then surgery is required to ease the pain.
  2. High blood pressure: High blood pressure is best controlled by a following a healthy diet and lifestyle. High blood pressure can damage the kidneys severely. Medications may also be required to control blood pressure, if it rises abnormally.
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Natural Home Remedies for Urine Tract Infection (UTIs) - Natural Cure

Dr. Shruti Kainth Kaushal 89% (101 ratings)
DGO, MAOGD, MBBS
Gynaecologist, Panchkula
Natural Home Remedies for Urine Tract Infection (UTIs) - Natural Cure

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are infections anywhere along the urinary tract including the bladder and kidneys are on the most common infections in women. These infections can be caused by poor hygiene, impaired immune function, the overuse of antibiotics, and the use of spermicides. The most common cause, accounting for about 90 percent of all cases, is the transfer of E. coli bacteria from the intestinal tract to the urinary tract.

Urinary Tract Infections (utis) Home Remedies

Fortunately, there are a few natural home remedies that can used to treat urinary tract infection, these natural items are easily available in the local market and prescription-free, and more effective as well. So We create a list and method of using these home remedies:

Indian Gooseberry (Amla) for Urinary Tract Infection

Indian Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C which in turn inhibits the growth of bacteria

  • Take a cup of water.
  • Add one teaspoon of Indian gooseberry (amla) powder and one teaspoon of turmeric powder.
  • Boil the solution until half the water evaporates.
  • Drink the residue three times a day for three to five days.

You can also eat more fruits like lemons, oranges, bananas, guava, kiwi, melon, raspberries, tomatoes, and papaya that contain a good amount of Vitamin C.

Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Urinary Tract Infection

Apple cider vinegar is a rich source of enzymes, potassium, and other useful minerals that can prevent the bacteria that cause UTIs from multiplying or growing. Those suffering from UTIs can use apple cider vinegar as 

  • Natural antibiotic to treat the infection.
  • Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water. You can also add lemon juice and sweeten with honey. Mix it well.
  • Drink this two times a day for a few days

Baking Soda - Baking Powder for Urinary Tract Infection

Baking soda will raise the acid-base balance of acidic urine and give you relief from the pain. Neutralizing the acidity in the urine also will help speed up recovery. Simply add one teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water and drink it once or twice a day. 

Blueberries - Natural Ways to Cure UTI

Blueberries have bacteria-inhibiting properties that can help in the treatment of UTIs. The antioxidants present in blueberries are good for the immune system, and they prevent the growth of bacteria that causes Urinary tract infection.

  • You can add some fresh blueberries to your favorite cereal and have it for breakfast.
  • You can also make fresh blueberry juice and have it daily, in the morning and at night for quick results. If you wish to discuss any specific problem, you can consult a doctor and ask a free question.

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Frequent Urination & Burning Sensation In Women - Why Does It Happen?

Dr. Sagar Bumb 90% (43 ratings)
DGO , MBBS
Gynaecologist, Pune
Frequent Urination & Burning Sensation In Women - Why Does It Happen?

Burning urination or painful urination is also called dysuria, and it is one of the most common complaints amongst women. Another common problem is frequent urination. What are the causes of these two conditions? Are they in fact related? 

Frequent urination, in simple terms, is also sometimes called overactive bladder and it is the need to urinate more than you normally would. This can cause loss of bladder control too. You may feel extremely full even after using the toilet and the feeling is extremely uncomfortable. Medical practitioners bracket urinating every two hours or more as frequent urination.

Some of the underlying causes are

  1. A urinary tract infection or UTI is the most common cause of frequent urination. UTIs happen when bacteria enters your urinary bladder through the urethra. Men also get UTIs, but it is less common than women as the ladies have shorter urethras. This means that bacteria have less distance to travel before they can infect the urinary tract causing UTIs. UTIs in women can be prevented by proper wiping after using the toilet, which will protect the urethra from E.coli bacteria. Proper hygiene also is a deterrent, especially after intercourse.
  2. Medical conditions affecting muscles, nerves, and tissues. Weakening of nerves due to hernias in the lower back etc. can also cause an overactive bladder.
  3. Oestrogen deficiency caused due to menopause can cause an overactive bladder and a woman finds it difficult to hold the urine for long.
  4. Obesity can also place extra pressure on the bladder.

Burning sensation while urinating 

Common reasons behind it

  1. Frequent urination does not point to any gynecological issues but burning urination is a common symptom of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea which cause symptoms like pain when urinating and vaginal discharge. Burning urination usually occurs after intercourse when sexually transmitted infections are present.
  2. Burning while urination can also be caused due to UTIs and it is often accompanied by other symptoms of UTIs like painful urination or dysuria or blood in the urine.
  3. Kidney stones are solid masses of crystalized calcium or other materials that start in the kidneys but can pass through the urinary tract causing pain and discomfort.
  4. Urethral stricture is a condition when the urethra narrows and this causes burning and pain during urination in women.
  5. Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra in women can cause burning on urination.
  6. Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the reproductive organs in women and causes abdominal pain especially during urination or sex.
  7. Bladder cancer
  8. Vulvovaginitis is a common infection of the vulva and vagina, both, and it causes burning and itching while urinating and increased vaginal discharge.

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Ayurvedic Treatment Of Burning Micturition (Burning Urination) And Kidney Stone!

Dr. Vaijayanti Patki 87% (59 ratings)
BAMS, Fellowship in Applied Nutrition
Ayurvedic Doctor, Thane
Ayurvedic Treatment Of Burning Micturition (Burning Urination) And Kidney Stone!

Have you experienced a sharp pain or burning sensation while passing urine? If you have, then you know what burning micturition means. If the symptom occurs frequently, you may be suffering from a disorder in your kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Even though the symptom of burning urination is more common in women, it can affect men as well. Here is a look at some of the causes of burning urination.

Causes for Burning Urination

  1. Urinary tract infection or UTI (infection of the kidneys or bladder or urethra).
  2. Kidney stones.
  3. Sexually transmitted diseases causing infection of the urethra.
  4. Burning urination can also happen during the summer season.
  5. Burning urination can also happen when urine is too much acidic.

When do Kidney stones cause burning micturition?

While most people with kidney stones may not suffer from a burning sensation while urinating, others will complain about the same. If you suffer from a kidney stone and the stone in question passes between the bladder and the urethra, you will notice the burning sensation and sharp pain during urination.

If you do not know that you have kidney stones, you may mistake the symptoms for a bladder infection. However, in some cases, you may suffer from both infections and kidney stones.

What causes Kidney stone formation?

A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline mineral material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Anyone may develop a kidney stone, but people with certain diseases and conditions (such as gout) or those who are taking certain medications are more susceptible to their development.

Many people have a habit of forming Kidney stones and people consuming specific diet (such as a diet rich in oxalates etc. are also at the risk of developing kidney stones). Most of the kidney stones (around 85%) are formed of calcium (Ca. oxalate or Ca. phosphate stones) and the remaining types are cystine stones, struvite stones, or Uric acid stones. The Calcium salts get precipitated in the nephrons and over a period become kidney stones

Signs and symptoms of Kidney stones

The most common signs and symptoms of Kidney stones are as follows;

  1. A dull ache/pain in the flanks (back)
  2. Feeling of heaviness in the flanks
  3. Sharp pain in the groin or back (when the stone passes from the kidney to ureters)
  4. Sharp pain while urinating, with or without blood in the urine (When the stone reaches urinary bladder or urethra)
  5. In some cases, the patient may not feel any symptoms or may feel mild symptoms when the stone passes from the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra.
  6. Usually, such patients may notice the passage of stones when they urinate.
  7. The size of the kidney stones may vary (from a small stone measuring 5 mm up to a big kidney stone measuring up to 25 mm.
  8. Calcium oxalate stones, have sharp edges and cause pain and blood in urine when they pass from kidneys, through ureters and bladder.

Ayurvedic Medicine for Burning Micturition & Kidney Stones

In Ayurveda, kidney stones are called Vrukka Ashmari. Kidney stones can be very effectively treated by Ayurveda treatment. Special herb extracts help dissolve kidney stones. Many herbal formulations help to increase the urine flow and help to wash away the Kidney stones through urine.

Many times a bigger stone is broken down into small pieces that can pass through the ureters and are thrown away via urination. Special Panchakarma treatments can be given to patients who suffer from multiple kidney stones or have large kidney stones. Furthermore, Ayurvedic practitioners will list out dietary and lifestyle changes that you would need to follow.

As Ayurveda is the natural/herbal treatment of kidney stones, Uva Ursi is a very natural ayurvedic remedy for kidney stones. Not just will it battle off disease in the kidneys, however, it might also lessen pain and improve the health of the urinary tract. Other Ayurvedic remedies for burning helps in kidney stones are given below that also helps in a burning sensation.

  1. Lemon Juice & Olive Oil
  2. Coconut Water
  3. Horse Gram
  4. Apple cider vinegar:

you have no risk of suffering from side effects. Furthermore, Ayurveda does not simply treat the disease, it also restores the critical balance in your body. This helps to stop the recurrence of kidney stones. This holistic approach is better for all-round recovery and health.


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Blood In Urine - 10 Top Reasons Behind It!

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Urology
Urologist, Navi Mumbai
Blood In Urine - 10 Top Reasons Behind It!

Blood in urine, medically known as Hematuria is not usually a cause of concern, but it can translate into an adverse condition if left unevaluated. The kidneys and other structures in the urinary tracts such as urethra (tube connecting the bladder to the outer part of the body); bladder (that stores the urine) and ureters (tube joining the bladder to the kidney) are the sources of blood flow to the urine. Hematuria can be accompanied by symptoms such as discharge of tea-colored, brownish-red or pink colored urine due to the presence of red blood cells, traces of which can only be detected under the microscope.

Underlying causes behind this disorder might be

  1. Urinary tract infections is where the bacteria enter the body through the urethra and begin to proliferate in the bladder.
  2. Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) is when bacteria infiltrate into the kidneys from the bloodstream or travel up from the uterus to the kidneys.
  3. A kidney or a bladder stone is marked by the minerals in the concentrated urine precipitating out and molding into crystals that deposit on the bladder or kidney walls.
  4. Enlarged prostate is a condition in which the prostate gland, that is situated just below the bladder surrounding the upper part of the urethra, starts growing as males head towards their middle age.
  5. Kidney disease such as glomerulonephritis causes swelling of the kidneys, thus disrupting the filtering system.
  6. Bladder, kidney and prostate cancer are also possible causes.
  7. Hereditary disorders such as sickle cell anemia (a hereditary disease of the red blood cells in the hemoglobin) can also pose as a cause behind this disorder.
  8. Kidney injury as a result of heavy blows, accidents or injuries sustained while playing a spot can also contribute to this condition.
  9. Medications such as penicillin or the anti-cancer drug ‘cyclophosphamide’
  10. Strenuous physical exercises like intense workout or running may also result in Hematuria.

Treatments
There is no fixed cure for Hematuria; instead the doctor would work on treating the repressed conditions behind the symptoms, such as prescribing antibiotics to heal the urinary tract infection or a medicine to shrink and normalize the enlarged prostate or administer a shock wave therapy to destroy the kidney or bladder stones.

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