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Urinary tract infection or UTI refers to an infection in any part of the urinary tract which consists of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract – the bladder and the urethra termed cystitis and urethritis respectively. Women are more prone to UTI than men.
Homeopathy holds a great promise to give excellent results in cases of UTI. Homeopathic medicines are very safe, gentle, natural and effective for UTI. These promote quick symptom relief in UTI. Symptoms such as pain, burning with urination, frequent and urgent urination all get significantly better with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the body’s innate healing mechanism to fight the infectious agent which is causing UTI and exclude it from the body. To boost this mechanism, homeopathy uses very tiny amounts of highly diluted medicines procured from natural sources. This way it aids excellent natural cure with no side effects. Homeopathic medicines are highly recommended for mild to moderate cases of UTI. However, in severe cases and cases where kidneys are involved urgent help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken.
Homeopathy is a symptom-based science. Among a wide range of homeopathic medicines available to treat recurrent UTI, the most appropriate is selected after a thorough assessment of the detailed symptoms of the individual. Afterwards its potency, dose, repetition is decided as per homeopathic principles. In this way, effective cure happens with correctly selected medicine.
Homeopathic medicines work wonderfully well in urinary tract infections, whether acute or chronic and recurrent types. Homeopathic treatment gradually reduces the frequency and intensity of recurrent UTI episodes remarkably. It also helps to reduce chances of any complications. With proper homeopathic treatment the need for frequent antibiotic use can be highly minimized.
Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
The seven top-most homeopathic medicines that are highly reliable for treating urinary tract infection are Cantharis Vesicatoria, Apis Mellifica, Sarsaparilla Officinalis, Nitric acid, Sepia, Colibacillinum and Merc Cor.
1. Cantharis Vesicatoria – For Extreme Pain / Burning Before, During and After Urination
Cantharis Vesicatoria is among the primary medicines for treating urinary tract infection. The key symptom to look out for while prescribing Cantharis Vesicatoria is intense pain or burning before, during or after urination. There is a constant urge to urinate. Scanty urine or urine passed in drops from UTI is also best treated with Cantharis Vesicatoria. At times, blood in the urine can also be seen.
When to use Cantharis Vesicatoria?
The most striking feature to use this medicine is pain / burning sensation — before, during and after urination, along with frequent desire to pass urine.
How to use Cantharis Vesicatoria?
Cantharis is best suited in 30C potency. It can be repeated 2 times in a day.
2. Apis Mellifica – For Severe Burning, Stinging While Passing Urine
Apis Mellifica is the next important medicine for urinary tract infection. The person requiring Apis Mellifica will complain of burning or stinging pain while passing urine, especially last drops of urine causing intense burning. There is also bladder tenesmus (sensation of incomplete bladder emptying even when there is no urine left behind in the bladder). In some cases, blood appears in urine.
When to use Apis Mellifica?
It can be used when there is burning, stinging sensation while passing urine mainly when passing last drops of urine.
How to use Apis Mellifica?
It can be taken in low 30C potency that can only be repeated twice in a day. It is also used in 200C but in order to do so, one should carefully look for the symptoms and not repeat it frequently.
3. Sarsaparilla Officinalis– For Intense Burning Towards The End Of Urination
To treat UTI with intense burning when a person finishes urination, Sarsaparilla Officinalis is the most reliable medicine. Other accompanying characteristics for use of Sarsaparilla are – scanty urine, urine with pus and blood and pain in the urethra extending to the abdomen.
When to use Sarsaparilla Officinalis?
The key guiding symptom for the use of Sarsaparilla Officinalis is unbearable pain after the urination is done.
How to use Sarsaparilla Officinalis?
It is recommended mainly in 30C power that can be repeated depending on the severity of the symptoms but not more than 3 times in a day.
4. Nitric Acid – For Burning During Urination With Foul Smelling Urine
Nitric Acid is one of the most effective medicines for urinary tract infection where the major symptoms include burning while passing urine that is highly offensive (foul-smelling) like horse’s urine. Urine is scanty, cloudy, dark or bloody.
When to use Nitric Acid?
This remedy is best suited to patients who have foul smelling urine passed with burning and stinging pain.
How to use Nitric Acid?
It works well in low potency i.e. 30C, normally use of this medicine is limited to once to twice in a day. Higher potencies are not recommended until a physician asks you to do so.
5. Sepia – For UTI In Women
Sepia is rated among the most beneficial medicines for treating urinary tract infection in women. Sepia is prescribed when there is cutting pain in the bladder and there is a feeling of the pubic area getting pushed down. The urinary stream is weak and the urine smells bad. Sepia is also very useful in cases of chronic cystitis (bladder inflammation). It is also recognized as the best medicine for urinary tract infection in women going through menopause.
When to use Sepia?
Sepia is a highly recommended medicine for UTI in females to manage symptoms of painful urination with a feeling of pubic area getting pushed down. It works great in chronic bladder inflammation.
How to use Sepia?
It gives remarkable results in 30C potency that can be administered once a day.
6. Colibacillinum – For Escherichia Coli (E.coli) Positive UTI
For urinary tract infection that tests positive for Escherichia coli bacteria, Colibacillinum is the best medicine. The symptoms to use it include an urge to pass urine frequently, scanty urination and pain while passing urine. The urine may smell. Blood in urine is noted in certain cases.
When to use Colibacillinum?
This remedy is specific for cases of urinary tract infections with Escherichia coli (E. coli) Positive culture report with symptoms of painful, frequent urination.
How to use Colibacillinum?
It is advisable to use it in lower potency 30C only once a day. If there is no improvement, it is strongly recommended to consult a homeopathic physician.
7. Merc Cor – For Hot Urine Passed In Drops With Severe Pain
It is an excellent medicine for cases having hot urine passed in drops with intense pain. There is frequent almost a constant urge to pass urine with this. Severe burning is also felt in the urethra along with these symptoms.
When to use Merc Cor?
Passage of hot urine in drops with severe pain is the most remarkable symptom guiding use of this medicine.
How to use Merc Cor?
One may take this medicine one or two times a day in 30 C power.
Note The above-listed medicines can be taken for 1-2 weeks. If the symptoms still persist, it is best to consult a homeopath before taking it further or using high potencies (200C, 1M or higher).
Pathophysiology And Causes Of UTI
A urinary tract infection arises when bacteria gain access to the urinary tract and begin to multiply there. Escherichia coli, commonly known as E.coli, (a type of bacteria commonly found in Gastrointestinal tract, GI) is the most common bacteria infecting the urinary tract. The bacteria mainly enter the urinary tract via the urethra and gut. Other less commonly known bacteria causing UTI are Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Klebsiella.
Cystitis is mainly caused by Escherichia coli (E coli), 90 % of bladder infections are caused by E coli, however, sometimes other bacteria are also responsible.
Urethritis: This type of UTI occurs when GI bacteria spread from the anus to the urethra. Also because urethra in females is close to vagina, sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, herpes, Chlamydia and mycoplasma can cause urethritis.
Risk factors include:
Suppressed immune system: People who suffer from conditions like diabetes (high blood sugar) are more likely to develop UTIs because their bodies are less capable of fighting infection effectively.
Obstruction in the urinary tract: Prostatitis, or obstruction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate, can cause insufficient bladder emptying in men which raises the risk of infection. Most elderly men experience it.
Usage of Catheter– People who are unable to urinate on their own and use a tube(catheter) to pass urine are at more risk of developing UTI.
Risk Factors specific to women
Women are more likely to contract this disease. Risk factors specific to women for UTI are mentioned here:
1. Anatomy of female urethra: The length of urethra is short and its orifice being quite close to the anus in women, makes it easier for the bacteria to spread to the bladder. This leads to higher chances of acquiring a urinary tract infection in women as compared to men.
2. Menopause: After menopause, there is a decline in circulating oestrogen that causes changes in the urinary tract that makes the females more prone to UTI. Some women have urinary tracts that make the bacteria easy to cling to and are genetically prone to UTIs.
3. Sexual activity: Sexually active women suffer from UTI more times than women who are not sexually active.
4. Birth control agents: Women using diaphragms for birth control and also those using spermicidal agents are at higher risk of UTI.
Symptoms Of UTI
Lower UTI Symptoms: It affects urinary bladder and urethra, the symptoms are:
1. The most typical symptom is burning or pain when urinating.
2. Increased urinary frequency without passing much urine.
3. Strong need or urge to urinate but only producing a few drops of urine.
4. Urine has a foul odour and is cloudy.
5. Non-visible or visible haematuria (urine can appear bloody)
6. Pain in the lower back, lower abdomen, and even the pelvic region will typically make you feel the need to urinate more frequently.
Upper UTI Symptoms: It affects kidneys, the symptoms are:
1. Fever and chills
2. Nausea and Vomiting
3. Flank Pain (pain on either side of lower back between pelvis and ribs)
If the bacteria moves from the infected kidney to the blood, it can be life threatening, the condition is termed as ‘urosepsis’ which can cause extremely low blood pressure, shock and death.
How to diagnose UTI?
In cases presented with symptoms of acute UTI, a simple test of routine urine examination is the first step. In this test a sample of urine is tested in the laboratory. If pus cells are revealed in the urine report of this test then it means UTI is present. Next recommended test is a urine culture test in which a sample of urine is checked in the lab for growth of any bacteria that might be causing this urinary tract infection. In cases of recurrent UTI an ultrasound may be recommended to check for any issues in bladder and kidneys.
Dear doctor
I have severe recurrent UTI even dilated for urethera sticture but still have severe infection off and on.. can you please help me out
I m suffering from UTI. And I have taken homopathy medicines from a homeopathy doctor bt last night I suffered from too much pain so I went to hospital and they said allopathy is the only solution…… I m confused… Bcoz I hate allopathy….. Mera acne bhi homeopathy se HI thik hua h
Sir i am suffering from prostatitis and I to much believe in homeopathy so i am taking bakson B13 drops. Will it be able to get rid from disease. Please tell me alternate if any. I would be highly obliged.
After 4 years I once again got this UTI infection. The culture shows few pus cells and e coli bacteria. Having antibiotics for the slight burning after urinating. Would like to know along with the 10 days course of Rezfil O can I take homeopathy to help the burning sensation. No pain while passing urine and flow very good. Shall appreciate if u could prescribe something for this e coli infection.
Chandra
Dr.Sharma,
Having the following problem.
During passing urine some times irritation on tip and white paste like is also coming out .No bad smell.
Took Cantharis 30 three times 10 drops daily.
What is the Homeo medicine suggested.
I am 72 years.
S.RAMASAMY
09.09.19
Dr. Vikas ,
My name is Alamelu.
Just I would like to know in a case of UTI due to e coli infection how to use Colibacillinum
Dr.sharma ji , my wife aged 65 gets uti
Morning when gets up gets burning in urethra. It continues. When I give canthris q 10drops she gets o.k after 30minutes. It is continues and does not get petmanent relief. Please suggest medicine. She also feels sikudapan constriction in urethra. Please suggest medicine for permanent cure. I have a diploma in homoeopathy but do not practice.
In my brain albumin 2+ coming and blood also 3+ how much serious my position now plz let me now
My 9 months old son have recurrent UTI and MCU reports show VUR GRADE 5. How it goes recovery of homeopathic medicine?
I am suffering from urine bladder stone. Some time bed weated.Iam also neuoro patient.19 years back. Spine operation done. My urine not clearly passed. Last week doing ultrasound. Then seen urine bladder having stone Messering 35mm,28mm,20mm,n17mm. I request to u kindly inform with the help of homeopathic treatment is it curable.
Respected Sir,
My son who is 19 years old suffering from recurring UTI from 6 months. We did all the tests including ct scan, ultrasound scan, and urine culture. Everything is normal. but still, have burning sensation once in a day. not every time
We did a urine routine yesterday. only one pus cells are there.
He is not taking any medicines now.
Is this curable. Please suggest us.
Dear Dr Sharma
My wife has a C4/C5 spinal cord incomplete injury . She is making good progress since her injury in a car accident 2 years back and movement / sensation is slowly coming . But because she is mostly on the bed ( greater than 18 hours)apart from exercises the urine cannot probably drain fully . We don’t use a catheter rather diapers to promote urine sensation per doctor advice . She has had many months without infection but this time round it is there for over a month . Can you ok suggest a honeopathic medicine as we tried many allopathic stuff without success. My email address is fahimuddin1@yahoo.com
Best regards
Fahim
Dear Doctor,
Is there any medicine to cure urine infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. ( this infection I got because of the test Cystometry done by a Urologist as I am suffering High Bladder neck problem). The said Urologist prescribed antibiotics such as Duonem ER and later Niftran. But there is no use. some times I am suffering from burning, some times lower back pain and some times cloudy and thick liquid (elastic) is coming when urinating. Its been 4 months i am suffering from this. Later I went to Homeo doctor and using from last 2 months. But initially the medicine (first 2 weeks of medicines) worked well and pus cells reduced drastically from more than 100 to 2. But now it is not showing that much effect. How long i need to take homeo medicine to completely get rid out of this problem. Two days Urine Culture test is done and its showing the colony count is significant (>10^5cfu/ml) and also it is mentioned growth is observed. Please suggest me .
I am female of 69 years have multiple medical problems & history of multiple major surgeries I have started AKUTUR for my recurring UTI Problem it’s working I want to know how long can I take this I have auto immune problem & taking Alopethic medicines
I want to thank an awesome medical Doctor in the person of Dr Anthony Gomina, who has made my family proud in trust and urgency, he bought off one of
my kidneys for his patient with awesome amount of money in dollars, after many doctors have scammed me, i came across his email address on the internet as
published by one Dr Anthony patient, thanking him and telling the world on how he came to their rescue financially as a result of buying their kidneys without stress, i quickly applied via the email and in less than a week i met all the requirements, and my half money was like a dream when it came into my bank account before the transplant.
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I am Cheng, from Singapore.
I want to thank an awesome medical Doctor in the person of Dr Anthony Gomina, who has made my family proud in trust and urgency, he bought off one of
my kidneys for his patient with awesome amount of money in dollars, after many doctors have scammed me, i came across his email address on the internet as
published by one Dr Anthony patient, thanking him and telling the world on how he came to their rescue financially as a result of buying their kidneys without stress, i quickly applied via the email and in less than a week i met all the requirements, and my half money was like a dream when it came into my bank account before the transplant.
I urge you to contact Doctor Anthony Gomina for your financial awesomeness to come through like mine few months ago. I promised to do this when i eventually scale through and email.
You can contact Dr.Anthony Gomina
Telephone Whatsapp no: +917353349675.
I am Cheng, from Singapore.
I want to thank an awesome medical Doctor in the person of Dr Anthony Gomina, who has made my family proud in trust and urgency, he bought off one of
my kidneys for his patient with awesome amount of money in dollars, after many doctors have scammed me, i came across his email address on the internet as
published by one Dr Anthony patient, thanking him and telling the world on how he came to their rescue financially as a result of buying their kidneys without stress, i quickly applied via the email and in less than a week i met all the requirements, and my half money was like a dream when it came into my bank account before the transplant.
I urge you to contact Doctor Anthony Gomina for your financial awesomeness to come through like mine few months ago. I promised to do this when i eventually scale through and email.
You can contact Dr.Anthony Gomina
Telephone Whatsapp no: +917353349675.
I am Cheng, from Singapore.
I am suffering pain after close urine full frame portion of urine my postage 24.8cc. In night 2 or 3 time gone for urine my age 65 years
Urine flow slow,after urine drop drop and bad smell are coming,please suggest,I am also diabetic for last ten years
Respected Sir,
My mother is around 84 years old. She is quite fit with no major complications. But, the only problem is very frequent use of the toilet for urine with bad smell.
Please suggest a medicine with dozes to stop such bad smell.
With best regards,
kalyan ghoshal
Respected Sir my had UTI 10 days before which she has taken allopathic treatment but now she has back pain with slight fever. suggest her to get relief homeopathic medicine.
Enlarged prostate and e couli causing very slow start of uriNation Big pain and burning in the start and during . Veltime plus and Niftas has been prescribed .since 2 months.But now on the advice of homeo doctor prostenum is being used.
Now pl advise me to treat ecouli and enlarged prostate is this not true that one must treat intestine for ecouli and treat enlarged prostate .pl advise and to ensure infaction does not affect kidney what test are to done.