Urinary tract disorders encompass a range of conditions, with enuresis, commonly known as bedwetting, being a significant concern especially among children and the elderly. This condition not only affects young children under the age of ten but can also persist into adulthood due to various underlying causes. Understanding Enuresis Enuresis is characterized by involuntary urination, […]
What is Renal Colic? Small stones and gravel passes easily down the ureters and void in the urine or remain in the bladder. Larger stones get impacted in the ureter or pass with great difficulty and gives rise to renal colic. Before this condition arises, the patient complains of an aching loin, with occasional attacks […]
Source of Small Caltrops Biological Name : Tribulus terrestris Family : Zygophyllaceae Synonyms of Small Caltrops: Hindi – Chota-gokhru Sanskrit – Laghu Gokshura English – Small caltrops Bengali – Gokhuri mool Gujarati – Betha gokhara mool Marathi – Sategokhru mool Tamil – Nerunje vera Kannada – Neggillumullu The trade name of the tribulus is gokharumool. […]
Some of the plants which are used for treating the urinary system disorders are Babchi, Turai, Dudal, Tulsi, Ajwain, Satavari etc,. 1. Babchi Biological Name : Psoralea corylifolia The seeds of babchi are useful for promoting urination. 2. Turai Biological Name : Luffa acutangula Turai acts as an effective diuretic. It also stimulates the mucous […]
What is meant by Prostatitis? Prostatitis is the inflammation or swelling of the prostate gland. Prostatitis Causes: Prostatitis is caused by the infection in the urinary tract or in other parts of the body. It may occur due to veneral infection (sexual diseases). It is mainly caused by bacteria. Other causes may include disorder of […]
What is meant by Urolithiasis? Formation of stones in the kidneys, bladder or urethra is known as ‘Urolithiasis’. Urolithiasis causes excruciating pain and concomitant other symptoms. Surgery is the only radical method of treatment for removal of the stones. The latest research shown that obesity increases the risk of formation of stones in the urinary system. […]