Urinary Diseases: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common condition that arises when there is an infection caused by bacteria. The infection usually starts in the urethra and then travels up to the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract. There is a burning feeling when urinating and an increased frequency of urination. The condition is more common in females, as the urethra is smaller (becomes infected more easily) and near the anus (a source of contamination). Conditions such as diabetes, bowel incontinence, kidney stones, immobility, reduced intake of fluids, and pregnancy can also contribute to Urinary Tract Infection. Increased intake of sour, salty, bitter, oily, spicy, and fried foods and tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages aggravate Pitta (Fire) in the body, which leads to the condition of UTI. Working in the sun or hot weather and excessive physical exertion aggravates the condition.
According to Ayurveda, Urinary Tract Infection or Pittaj Mutrakrichhra, is caused by the aggravation of Pitta Dosha. Pitta is an Ayurvedic humor that symbolizes heat or fire. So, a diet and lifestyle that increases Pitta causes UTI. Aggravated Pitta produces heating toxins in the body. These heating toxins accumulate in the mutravahi strotas (urinary channels) and create an imbalance in the infection-fighting properties of the urinary system. It might lead to bacterial growth in the system, amounting to UTI. Many chemical drugs work on bacteria, but these do not work for infection-fighting properties and heating toxins. Thus, such infection can often recur. Ayurvedic medicine, on the other hand, balances the infection-fighting properties of the urinary system and pacifies heating toxins, thereby giving long-term relief to the patient.
Kidney Stones: Kidney Stones are formed due to crystallization of minerals and waste materials found in urine. A kidney stone can be of two types. It can be the size of a pinhead and you may pass it through urine unnoticed, or it can be of a larger size and may obstruct the urinary pathway, causing acute pain and bleeding, as well as blocking the flow of urine. In Ayurveda, it is regarded as Vrukka Ashmari (vrukka means kidney and ashmari means stone). The common cause of kidney stones is dehydration or imbalance of body fluids which makes the urine concentrated along with chronic urinary tract infections like cystic kidney diseases. Some medications especially overdose of painkillers and certain metabolic ailments like hyperparathyroidism, hereditary ailments such as rental tubular acidosis, hereditary metabolic diseases like cystinuria and hyperoxaluria.
Dr. Jasna's Ayurveda Therapies: We offer authentic treatment, medicines, products, and home remedies for urinary problems. The system is thus cleaned and strengthened by toning and rejuvenating preparations. Panchakarma therapy is a very effective means of cleansing the body internally.