Ayurvedic Treatments for Kidney Disease

Our Urinary system is very much prone to infections. The system consists of a pair of kidneys, Bladder, Ureters and Urethra. A common disorder that afflicts the Urinary tract is infection by the bacteria – Escherichia coli. Escherichia is a genus of Gram negative, rod like bacteria that have the ability to ferment carbohydrates with production of gas. They reside in the intestines of men. E. coli, under certain circumstances, causes infection of the Uro – genital tract. One such infection is Dysuria – difficult or painful urination. Dysuria is usually associated with frequent urge for passing Urine if the cause is due to “cystitis” or “Uretheritis”, cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder often caused by E. coli. Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra due to gonarrhoea etc.
Causes

  • More than 85% of Urinary tract infections (UTI) are caused by bacteria. Cystitis is the common cause especially in women with UTI.
  • The other cause is Uretheritis – infection of the Urethera by bacteria, fungi or viruses. The sexually transmitted organism like Neisseri Gonnorrhoea can afflict Urethra. Chlamydia and the herps simplex Urius can also cause Urethritis.
  • Candidiasis caused by the candida fungi is also a UTI.
  • Parasites – and worms can also infect the urinary tract.
  • Stones in the kidney or bladder

Ayurvedic medicines give wonderful results withoutr any side effects. They not only cure the problem, but also guard the kidney against recurrence.

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Urine examination – the Ayurvedic way

This important examination, is necessary for diagnostic purposes and prognostic evaluation. Colour examination, appearance and the oil drop examination (taila bindu pariksha) are carried out. Pale yellowish colour and unctuous appearance is suggestive of vata predominance. Whitish colour and foamy appearance are suggestive of kapha predominance. Blackish colour of the urine is suggestive of tridosha [...]

Kidney

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Dr. Senthil Kumar. S (Dr SK) is an experienced Ayurveda Pharmacist and Physician with over 25 years of experience and a passion for herbs and how to use them to lead a natural healthy life. Read More
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