Reduction of Bacterial growth in Urine after an Ayurvedic treatment protocol: A case report
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common bacterial infection treated in general medical practice. It is more common in females than males except in first year of life and in men over 60. Main aetiology is the bacteria from patients own bowel flora and its transfer to the urinary tract most often via the ascending (transurethral route) blood stream ie,the lymphatics. This is a case of UTI presenting with symptoms of urinary urgency and frequency, burning micturition along with presence of bacterial growth, nitrites, puscells, leucocyte esterase in urine. Patient was considered suffering from mutrakruchra and managed with Brihatyadi ksheerakashayam, chandraprabhavati and shwetaparpati for 15 days. Two assessment were made before and after treatment using symptoms of UTI, urine analysis and culture, showed significant changes in signs and symptoms, bacterial growth, nitrites, leucocyte esterase.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Anjana S, Dr. Devipriya Soman, Dr. Mahesh C. Kundagol, ,Dr. James Chacko
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