Symptoms of Candida - Non-Bacterial Urine Infections
Posted: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
by Keira Benson
Interstitial Cystitis, also known as Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, shows itself in the form of bladder discomfort and an increased urge to urinate.
However, whilst the lining of the bladder is inflamed and very sensitive and is often accompanied by abdominal pain, testing reveals no urinary infection.
Men are less commonly afflicted than women and sometimes experience what they think is prostate pain when it is actually affecting the bladder.
The problem is that most doctors only run a routine test for bacterial urinary infections and the urine must be cultured differently to reveal a fungal infection, so it often goes undetected. Because the actual cause of the urine problem is uncertain, antibiotics may be given as a precaution.
Whilst this treatment can ease the pain and reduce the frequency of the urge to void, it also exacerbates the yeast problems elsewhere, usually resulting in an outbreak of vaginal thrush and a worsening of the niggly extraneous symptoms mentioned previously.
It also means that the next time the woman has sexual relations, the Candida in the vagina can be transferred to the bladder via the urethra and the vicious circle is started once again.
One natural short-term remedy for the symptoms of interstitial cystitis is the regular consumption of a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in a pint of water to relieve the effects of the acidity on the bladder wall. (You should check with your doctor to ensure that this course of action is suitable for you). Any abdominal pain can be alleviated with a hot water bottle and a couple of generic painkillers.
Probiotics are recommended to control the condition long-term by improving the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. In addition, the consumption of Milk Thistle Complex tablets containing Boldo has proved helpful.
A member of the sunflower family, Milk Thistle has been used as a liver tonic for centuries. The active ingredient in its seeds is Silymarin. This is an antioxidant and it removes any free radicals, which are toxic chemicals that cause cell damage.
Since an overgrowth of Candida can adversely affect the liver, Silymarin's ability to strengthen the liver by stimulating the manufacture of new liver cells, and increasing the production of bile is invaluable.
The dried leaves of the South American herb, Peumus Boldo are used in the treatment of urinary tract disorders. (It should not be used if you are pregnant and you should never take the essential oil internally as it is highly toxic!)
You should always consult a registered homeopath before embarking on any course of treatment.
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Keira Benson has suffered intermittent bouts of interstitial cystitis and has realised that this is linked to her Candida overgrowth.
For help and advise on how to treat interstitial cystitis and other symptoms of thrush, Candida and yeast infections, go to
http://treatthrushcandidaandyeastinfections.com
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