Cystitis
Urinary tract infections
can occur in both men and women, but are many times more common in
women. Usually symptoms result
from a bacterial infection in the bladder, with E.Coli being the most
common infective
agent.
Typical symptoms
include:
*Urinary frequency and
urgency
*Burning urine
*Pain and dragging in the lower
abdomen
*Fever
*Malaise
UTI episodes are often triggered by sexual
intercourse. A diet high in
sugars; drinking too little
water, and infrequent urination can predispose a woman to
infection.
Treatment
Women with chronic recurring UTI’s often have a
deficiency of the cooling energy of the kidney meridian (kidney
yin). A yin deficiency is
often accompanied by symptoms
of:
*Restlessness and inability to
relax
*A flushed complexion especially in the late
afternoon
*Irritability
*Night sweats and night
waking
*A red tongue with little
coating
Kidney yin deficiency is often the result of years of
overactivity, stress and lack of
rest.
While treating an acute infection can result in a great
improvement, the aim is to have regular acupuncture treatment to rectify
the yin deficiency and prevent further infections. During an acute infection,
acupuncture treatment is recommended daily for 3 -–4 days. Between infection, treatment may
initially be twice weekly, and then reduce to once weekly for a total of
6 – 8 weeks, before reducing treatment frequency to
monthly.
Herbal medicine may include
traditional kidney yin tonics, along with antibacterial
herbs. Dietary modification
includes: eliminating alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and consuming a
predominantly alkaline diet (between infections).
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