Bladder Infection

Diseases pertaining to bladder which are commonly encountered are:-

• Urolithiasis
• Cystitis
• Urethritis
• Urinary calculi
• Bladder stones.

Bladder disease is generally linked with bacterial infection, bladder stones, crystals (minerals which combine to form bladder stones) and infection in the bladder wall, cancerous or tumorous growth in the bladder.

In the maximum cases, there is bacterial infection, generally with crystals present in it. Though they are present occasionally. If crystals are there, they usually cause annoyance and leads to infection in the bladder before amalgamating into bladder stones.

Bladder stones can take place in animals as young as two months, but in general it occurs between the ages of two to ten years. Bladder disease can occur in dogs both in males and females.

Symptoms of Bladder Infection

• Frequent urination
• Blood in urine
• Dribbling  of urine
• Straining
• Weakness in body
• Depressive state of mind
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Pain in abdominal area

Herbs for bladder infection

Gokshur - Gokshur is botanically known as Tribulus terrestris. It is the most wonderful herb that has the potential to treat up all kind of urinary problems. It is also helpful in strengthening the urinary tract and also the bladder. It helps in fading away the infection that creeps in the urinary tract. It also regularizes the malfunctioning in the urinary bladder and is also good in treating the renal stones. Burning sensation of the urinary tract is also resolved by its use.

Punarnava – it is considered as most potent herb that is extremely helpful in treating all kinds of abnormalities pertaining to the urinary tract. It is basically a diuretic that help in rectifying the urinary problems like Dysurea, urinary tract infection, kidney stones and many more Such problems.

Haridra – a highly rated herb that has a very significant role in our lives especially in Indian subcontinent. Commonly known as turmeric and Curcuma longa in botanical terminology, it has been an herb of choice for treating all kind of infections occurring in our body. It is also helpful in treating the urinary tract infection also is used to treat other urine related problems.

Shirish – albizzia lebbeck is the botanical name of shirish and it a powerful antibiotic in nature. It curbs the infection in the body. It has the power to kill microbes that enters in our body. It is also helpful in treating all kinds of skin related problems.