Control of kidney stones with herbs and dietWritten by Anonymous
Question : I AM a diabetic aged 63. Recently, I had severe backache and a K.U.B. x-ray showed stones in urethra/bladder area. Is there any herbal remedy to get rid of these stones? Answer : BLADDER stones, or urinary bladder calculi comprises calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate crystals. In a small percentage of cases, uric acid or cystine crystals may be present. Small ones may be passed without symptoms, but a large stone can cause excruciating pain in lower back, abdomen or pubic area, as well as blood in urine and a sudden interruption in urinary flow. Herbalists recommend a tea made from uva ursi (bearberry) leaves to treat bladder stones and other urinary disorders. Other herbal remedies include teas made from goldenrod, watermelon seeds or marshmallow roots.
| | Chronic prostatitis getting worseWritten by Anonymous
Question : I HAVE been suffering from non-bacterial prostatitis for more than 10 years. The early symptom was a urinary tract infection. Lately, chronic prostatitis has developed. I get a painful, burning sensation after urination. The pain now is almost constant, whether I urinate or not. My urine flow is good and I urinate normally at night. I cannot take foods such as eggs, prawns and belacan at all, I get infected next day. The antibiotics do not help me much and I experience pain after sexual intercourse. I suspect that my prostatitis is related to my gastric problem, this has been rejected by my doctor.Answer : Non-bacterial prostatitis is an inflammation of prostate gland with no known cause. There are many theories about cause of non-bacterial prostatitis -- fungi, viruses, trichomonads and obligate anaerobic bacteria have been suspected. Irritation caused by a reflux of urine flowing into prostate may also be a cause. Pressure of prostate against urethra is main cause of urinary problems associated with prostate. Treatment for non-bacterial prostatitis is difficult and aimed at treating symptoms. Many patients are treated with long-term antibiotics to ensure that bacteria are not cause of their prostatitis. However, taking long-term antibiotics will destroy friendly bacteria in intestine and result in chronic prostatitis. Repeated infections increase risk of prostate cancer. Prostate enlargement and cancer are both linked to hormonal changes that occur as men get older.
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