Therapeutic Indication
| Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) |
| Support for bladder health |
| Adjunct therapy in cystitis |
| Reduction of bacterial adhesion (E. coli) |
| General urinary tract wellness |
Cranberry + D-Mannose
Tablet
Infections of the lower urinary tract are common occurrences in young adults especially young women, during pregnancy, and in peri- and postmenopausal women. Antibiotics are the first line therapy for urinary tract infection but of late there is growth in antibiotic resistance leading to decreased effectiveness in treating common infections.Resistance arises as a consequence of mutations in microbes and selection pressure from antibiotic use that provides a competitive advantage for mutated strains. Because of the chronic nature of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and the potential for antibiotic resistance, a natural approach to prevention and treatment is desirable.
Clinical research suggests the best natural options for long-term prevention include cranberry, mannose, and probiotics.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for more than a million visits to physician yearly are the second-most common site for infection. Infections of the lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) are common among women – affecting as many as one in five women at some time during their lifetime. Although UTIs are not as common in men, they can indicate an obstruction such as a stone or enlarged prostate; thus, they are uncommon in men under age 50. UTI s have tendency to recur and many people with chronic UTIs are on antibiotics more than off, running the risk of developing dysbiosis and antibiotic resistance.
Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by a strain of E. coli which attach to and invade cells in the bladder. When bladder cells are shed, the bacteria can escape and infect new cells, creating a nasty cycle of recurring infections. The first and most crucial step of infection is the adherence of the bacteria to the wall of the urinary tract. E. coli have arm-like extensions with sticky ends that they use to latch onto their target cell.
Although UTIs can be asymptomatic, they commonly present with distressing symptoms, including frequent urge to urinate, pain on urination, pressure or pain above the pubic bone in the bladder even when not urinating, difficulty passing urine, and general symptoms of fatigue. In addition to painful urination and pyuria (white blood cells in the urine), men may experience a full sensation in the rectum. Children with UTIs can often be asymptomatic or present with less specific symptoms, such as irritability, incontinence, diarrhoea, poor appetite, and fever.
Signs include cloudy or milky urine that can be pink or reddish tinged if significant blood is present. A fever, flank pain, nausea, and vomiting are usually signs the infection has reached the kidneys, causing acute pyelonephritis.
| Speciality | Urology | Nutraceutical |
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| Tags | UTI Prevention | Bladder Health | Nutraceutical | Cranberry Extract | D-Mannose |
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