Urinary Tract Infections - Zentrum der Gesundheit

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cancer.html http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML Women with lowered immunity Women with prolapsed urethra or bladder Women with obstructions in the urinary tract Women who are “non-secretors” of certain blood group antigens Symptoms Symptoms depend on age of person and where the UTI is located . Symptoms of urethritis often include: Burning sensation at the start of urination Symptoms of cystitis often include: Burning sensation in the middle of urination Fever Lower abdominal pain Funny smell, color, or appearance (cloudy, dark, blood tinged) of urine Symptoms of Pyelonephritis often include: Pain in back, flanks, or abdomen Fever Nausea Vomiting Other symptoms of UTI’s: Uncomfortable pressure above pubic bone Fullness in rectum (in men only) Small amount of urine, despite urge to urinate Irritability (in children only) Abnormal eating (in children only) Complications if infected with pyelonephritis Scarring and damage to kidney tissue Kidney failure Low blood pressure Frequent fainting Strokes Heart disease Prevention & Treatment Diagnosis of UTI: Photo by Sergio Huerta A urine sample is given to be tested for pus and bacteria (urinalysis test) The urine is examined for white and red blood cells and bacteria Bacteria are grown in a culture and tested against antibiotics to determine which drug best destroys bacteria A sensitivity test is given Nuclear scans to determine kidney damage Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) which gives x-ray images of bladder, kidneys, and ureters Ultrasound of kidneys, ureter, and bladder Cystoscopy Dipsticks that change color with presence of an infection Anti-biotics used to treat UTI: Photos by Sergio Huerta Trimethoprim (Trimpex) Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxamole(TMP/SMZ) (Bactrim, Septra, Cotrim) Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox) Nitrofurantoin (Nacrodantin, Furadantin) Ampicillin Ofloxacin (Floxin) Norfloxacin (Noroxin) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Treatment: Antibiotics for 1-2 days Single treatment is not recommended for patients with delayed treatments, kidney infections, diabetes, structural abnormalities, males with prostate infections Longer treatment needed by patients infected with Mycoplasma or Chlamydia which is treated with tetracycline, TMP/SMZ, or doxycycline Kidney infections require several weeks of antibiotic treatment Heating pads may help in some cases Doctors recommend lengthier therapy in men to prevent infections of prostate gland 2 von 5 16.04.2012 16:41
cancer.html http://medplant.nmsu.edu/Diseases/uti/uti.HTML Prevention of UTI’s: Drink plenty of water every day Urinate when needed; don’t resist the urge to urinate Wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria around the anus from entering the vagina or urethra Avoid coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods Avoid smoking Take showers instead of tub baths Cleanse genital area before sexual intercourse Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays and scented douches, which may irritate the urethra Some doctors suggest drinking cranberry juice Medicinal Plants Herbal actions to help UTI: Urinary support herbs – provide general heating support for the urinary system. Herbs: agrimony, couchgrass, elder flowers, plantain, yarrow, juniper, horsetail, Lady’s mantle, saw palmetto Foundation support herbs – provide overall nutritional and adaptogenic support. Herbs: nettles, red clover, super blue-green algae, astragulus, ginsengs, acidophilus, burdock Demulcents – will help soothe and coat irritated inflamed tissue. Herbs: marshmallow, comfrey, plantain, violet, mullein, corn silk Antispasmodics – helps body reduce muscular spasms along urinary tract. Herbs: marshmallow, hops, red raspberry, skullcap, chamomile Alkalizing herbs – may help alkalize the urine. Herbs: sarsaparilla, peppermint, marshmallow, comfrey, root, plantain, ginger Anti-microbials – help overcome and destroy pathogenic bacteria and strengthen immune responses. Herbs: echinacea, goldenseal, myrrh, burdock, garlic, bilberry, uva ursi, feverfew, honeysuckle, barberry, buchu Diuretics – stimulate the kidney and bladder and increase the flow of urine. Herbs: dandelion, corn silk, sassafras, juniper berry, fennel, cleavers, uva ursi, horsetail, goldenrod, meadowsweet, pipsissewa, plantain, shepherd’s purse Anti-inflammatory – lessen inflammation caused by bruising or trauma, or from infection, and lessen pain. Herbs: ginger, Echinacea, yellow dock, licorice, gotu kola, comfrey, chamomile, marshmallow For cystitis: beth root, horsetail, hydrangea, corn silk, barberry, black haw For kidney involvement: gravel root, marshmallow leaf, couchgrass, barberry, stone root, hydrangea, corn silk, uva ursi Bacteria specific herbs: Enterobacter – eucalyptus Candida – ginger, yarrow, barberry, fennel, black cohosh E. Coli – yarrow, uva ursi, calendula, fennel, St. John’s wort, chamomile, Oregon grape root, thyme, ginger Klebsiella – uva ursi, thyme, St. John’s wort, honeysuckle, ginger Proteus– – garlic, eucalyptus, thyme, horseradish Streptococcus faecalis – calendula, blessed thistle, ginkgo, thyme, ginger Plants used in the treatment of urinary tract infections: 1.) Cranberry: Traditionally, cranberry has been used for many urinary tract aliments. Preparation of cranberry: the use of encapsulated cranberry extract, several large glasses of high quality cranberry juice or of a cranberry tincture (cranberry extracted into an alcohol solution) are recommended. Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins, which demonstrate an ability to prevent E. coli, the most common cause of bacterial urinary tract infections, from adhering to the inner walls of the bladder. Photo courtesy of The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 2.) Blueberry: Blueberry has also been used traditionally to treat and prevent urinary tract infections. Like the cranberry, blueberries demonstrate bioactive compounds that inhibit the ability of E. coli to adhere to the walls of the bladder. Rutgers University is currently conducting a wide variety of studies on the medicinal values of blueberries, including its use for urinary tract infections. Photo courtesy of http://Free-Stock-Photos.com 3.) Bearberry/ Uva ursi: Bearberry preparation: an effusion of bearberry leaves is the recommended method of use, along with plenty of fruits and vegetables to make the urine more alkaline. Bearberry leaves contain arbutin, which exhibits an antibacterial effect in alkaline urine, where arbutin breaks down into glucose and an antibacterial unbound hydroquione. 3 von 5 16.04.2012 16:41
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