Klebsiella Urinary Tract Infection: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

ABOUT KLEBSIELLA BACTERIA

Klebsiella is actually the name of a bacteria from which the problem of klebsiella infection arises. It is also known as superbug that causes infection in various parts of the body. This bacterium is normally present in human intestine and it does not affect that particular area but it can cause infection in various other parts of the body. These are nosocomial infections which are contracted in a hospital or a health care. These infections cannot be transferred by breathing the same air as the bacteria is not airborne. The risk of contracting Klebsiella infections is high for people have a weak immune system, either from being sick or from undergoing medical interventions due to a health issue. As such, some of the common factors which can trigger the development of Klebsiella infections are mechanical ventilators, indwelling tubes for draining urine, open wounds, and burns. Sometimes the cause of occurrence of infection is through the use of contaminated medical equipments. For example the use of infected intravenous catheters can lead to blood stream infections. This problem can give rise to various diseases that includes number of problems that are listed below:-

• Urinary tract infection
• Blood stream infection
• Wound infection
• Surgical site infection
• Pneumonia
• Meningitis

Klebsiella bacteria can cause various above diseases but the most common is the urinary tract infection. In addition, some of the other clinical syndromes associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae bacterium are: rhinoscleroma and ozena, colonization, and chronic genital ulcerative disease.

SYMPTOMS OF KLEBSIELLA URINARY TRACT INFECTION

• Flu
• Cough
• Breathing issues
• Production of mucus while coughing
• Fever
• Neck stiffness
• Altered mental stress
• Rash
• Wound infection
• Strong smell in urine
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Light headedness
• Confusion
• Change in mental state
• Burning sensation during urination

TREATMENT OF KLEBSIELLA URINARY TRACT INFECTION

In Modern Science:-

Drugs like Polymyxins, Tigecycline, Temocilin, Fosfomycin and Aminoglycosides are used for the treatment of this particular bacterial infection. Some of these are antibiotics that are used in combination of other medicines for better effects.

In Ayurveda:-

According to Ayurveda, Klebsiella UTI and other Urinary tract infections are linked to the imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha.

Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies like UTI Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of klebsiella urinary tract infection. These remedies are made from the pure herbs and are hundred percent chemical free. It has no side effects. Another good point of these herbal remedies is that there are no added preservatives.

UTI Care Pack

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DOSAGE:-

1. Punarnava Capsules - 2 capsules two times daily with plain water after meal.
2. Mutrakrichantak Churna - 1 Teaspoonful twice daily with water and for best result Boil 1 Teaspoonful in 400ml water until it remains 50-60ml. Filter the preparation with a regular tea strainer and drink. You should use this once in morning 45min. after breakfast and similarly in evening 45min. after dinner. Prepare fresh every time as per this.
3. Varunadi Vati - 2 tablets two times daily with plain water after meal.

Products Description

1. Punarnava Capsules

These capsules are prepared from the standardized extract of a very useful herb - Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). This herb is widely known for its properties to treat water retention and edema, promote health of the urinary tract, manage intestinal spasms and pain, maintain efficient functioning of the kidneys, and treat urinary bladder infections.

2. Mutrakrichantak Churna

This churna is an amazing herbal powder which comprises the mixture of different herbs that have properties for providing relief in urinary tract infections. The herbal components of this churna have the capability to reduce swelling and inflammation of bladder and urethra, eliminate microorganisms from kidney and bladder, maintain kidney health, provide antioxidants to the body, reduce pain during urination and provide relief in cystitis related to urinary tract infections.

The main herbal components of this churna are: Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), Varun (Cratavea nurvala), and Kaasni (Cichorium intybus).

3. Varunadi Vati

This excellent herbal product in the form of tablets is prepared from a combination of several potent herbs which have anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and diuretic properties. These tablets help in managing the problem of Klebsiella UTI and are considered effective because the herbs present in these remedies can reduce painful urination, reduce swelling of urethra, eliminate toxins that are collected in the body due to impaired kidney function and reduce inflammation in urethra and bladder by killing the Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria responsible for the condition.

The herbs from which these tablets are prepared include: Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), Shuddha guggulu (Commiphora mukul), and Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris).

CONCLUSION

Planet Ayurveda's 'UTI Care Pack' can provide relief from pain and inflammation associated with Klebsiella UTI as well as urinary tract infections linked to other factors. The use of these products can be extremely effective in managing the symptoms of all kinds of urinary tract infection in a timely manner, so as to prevent some potentially serious health complications like inflammation of urethra and infection in bladder and kidneys.