Urinary tract infection and homoeopathy

Abstract

Urinary tract infection is the most common disorder of the renal tract. Although serious morbidities from UTI are very low but if left untreated that can lead to serious complications. Bacteraemia from UTI can be a life-threatening medical emergency. Homoeopathy is a holistic medical practice that treats the patient as a whole. Homoeopathic medicines are a useful alternative to conventional medication offering earlier symptom resolution, cost effectiveness and fewer adverse Urinary tract infection and their complications are most frequent cause of antibiotic prescribing. Antibiotic resistance is a global public health problem. The prevalence of resistant bacteria is rising and organisms resistant to almost all antibiotics have been identified. In the light of antimicrobial resistance, homoeopathy offers alternative strategies in combating the development of antibiotic resistance. Homoeopathic medicines show remarkable results in treatment of urinary tract infection, to avoid its recurrence and reduce the chances of complications in a safe and gentle way.

Efficacy of Chimaphila Umbellata in the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Adolescent Girls - A Single-Blind Randomized Control Study

“…This study was concluded by Desarada K et.al by mentioning some homoeopathic medicines such as cantharis, Nux vomica, sarsaparilla, Apis Mellifica, Staphysagria, nitric acid and Terebinthina for treating urinary tract infection. (22) Likewise, integrated management of antibiotic-resistant Urinary tract infection (2020) by Kusum studies 2 cases of UTI where the Naranjo criteria total score in the study for each case was found like +10/13 and +9/13 respectively which concluded that addition of homoeopathy to the integrated management of antibiotic resistance urinary tract infection is effective approach. (23) CONCLUSION Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common clinical condition among the women specially in adolescent girls' reason could be many including frequent usage of common washrooms, improper usage of menstrual pads, excessive sexual activity, and lack of personal hygiene.…”