Urinary Tract Infection in Children – Mutrakruchra

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मूत्रयेद्वातजेकृच्छ्रे………………………ll

A Urinary Tract Infection occurs when bacteria enters the urine and travels up to urinary bladder. It is generally abbreviated as UTI. It is common in about 8 out of 100 girls and 2 out of 100 boys. Young children are at more risk of kidney damage related to UTI than older children or adults. In Ayurveda, the symptoms of UTI are similarly explained as Mutrakruchra. 

Causes of Urinary Tract Infection

Normal urine does not have any bacteria in it. Large number of bacteria will be present on the skin in and around the rectal area and also in stools. These bacteria sometimes travel up the urethra into the bladder. Then, the bacteria multiply and can lead to infection.

Two common abnormalities related to UTI in children are:

  • Vesico-ureteral Reflux: In vesicoureteral reflux, the urine flows backwards from the bladder towards the ureters to the kidneys. This urine may contain bacteria from the bladder. It can cause serious kidney infection called pyelonephritis.
  • Urinary Obstruction: Urine flow may get blocked at various places in the urinary tract. These are mostly caused by abnormally narrow areas in the urinary tract. This prevents normal flow of urine out of the body.

Signs & Symptoms of UTI

Older children may complain of following symptoms:

  • Pain in the lower abdominal area or back
  • Need for frequent urination
  • Child may cry when he or she urinates
  • Complains of pain during urination
  • Pass only a few drops of urine
  • Reduced control on urine excretion 
  • Bed wetting

An infant or too young child may show following signs:

  • High fever or  low-grade fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loose stools
  • General weakness
  • Foul smelling urine

Ayurvedic Reference of UTI

Ayurvedic Reference of UTI

Types of UTI

Basically there are 2 types of UTIs:

  • Bladder infection
  • Kidney infection

If the infection is in the bladder, it results in swelling and pain of the bladder. This is called cystitis.

If the bacteria travel up from the bladder through the ureters and reach kidneys, the kidneys get infected and the condition is called pyelonephritis.

Kidney infections are more serious than bladder infections. It can harm the kidneys, especially in young children.

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Ayurvedic Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Ayurveda put forwards effective treatment for urinary tract infection by combining internal medicines and external therapies. 

Internal Medicines for Urinary Tract Infection in children

  • Brihatyadi Kashaya
  • Punarnavadi Kashaya
  • Trinapanchamoola Kashaya
  • Veerataradigana Kashaya
  • Chandanasava
  • Punarnavasava
  • Chandraprabha Gulika
  • Vettumaran Gulika
  • Gokshuradi Guggulu

External Medicines Urinary Tract Infection in children

  • Dhanwantaram Taila
  • Mahanarayana Taila
  • Ksheerabala Taila

Treatment Procedures for Urinary Tract Infection in children

  • Virechana (Purgation)
  • Abhyanga (medicated oil massage)
  • Swedana (fomentation)
  • Vasthi (medicated enema)

Single Herbs in the Management Urinary Tract Infection in children

  • Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)
  • Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa)
  • Brihati (Solanum indicum)
  • Kusha (Desmostachya bipinnata)
  • Haridra (Curcuma longa)
  • Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
  • Vibheetaki (Terminalia bellirica)
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Diet in Urinary Tract Infection in children

Pathya (Do’s)

  • Drink a lot of warm water, even if not thirsty
  • Blueberries
  • Cranberry
  • Pomegranate juice
  • Light and easily digestible food
  • Frequent intake of small amounts of warm water
  • Consume hot & fresh food only
  • Green gram
  • Take vegetables with bitter taste
  • Mild exercises
  • Take enough rest

Apathya (Don’ts)

  • Caffeine  
  • Spicy food
  • Acidic fruits
  • Non vegetarian food
  • Fatty and heavy food
  • Cold water 
  • Fried and bakery food
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Day sleep

Yoga and Pranayama in Urinary Tract Infection in children

Yoga practice helps in improving strength of body’s immunity. It helps to reduce severity of infection.

  • Padahasthasana
  • Padmasana
  • Salabhasana
  • Parvathasana
  • Gomukhasana
  • Bhujangasana
  • Simhasana

Pranayama provides control over body movements. It helps to bring relaxation to mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How is Urinary infection caused?

Answer: Urinary infection is caused when bacteria enters into urine and reaches bladder or kidneys through the ureters.

Question: What are the major symptoms of UTI?

Answer: Symptoms of UTI include pain during micturition, less amount of urine output, increased frequency of urination, lower abdominal pain, low back ache etc.

Question: How does Ayurveda manage UTI?

Answer: Ayurveda offers effective medicines for treating UTI. The Ayurvedic medicines are very useful in reducing infection as well as to minimize its complications.

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Dr. Sahil Gupta completed his Bachelor of Ayurveda in Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) and Master’s Degree in Health Administration (MHA) India. He is Registered Ayurvedic Doctor & Vaidya in India having Registration No. 23780. He is the CEO and founder of IAFA. After completing BAMS, Dr. Sahil Gupta started practicing Ayruveda by giving prime importance to allergic disorders management. He became the first Ayurvedic doctor to cure Food Allergies through Ayurveda. Read More About Dr. Sahil Gupta.

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