Acupuncture and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection of the Urinary Tract. Urinary Tract divided in 2 two parts, the lower and the upper part. Lower Urinary Tract Infection is called as bladder infection while upper urinary tract infection is called as kidney infection. [note]Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinary_tract_infection[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection are as follow : - Pain when urinating - Frequent urination - Urge to urinate - Fever - Blood in the urine [note]Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Causes, Symptoms, Treatments - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/women/guide/your-guide-urinary-tract-infections#1[/note]  

CAUSES

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The most common cost Urinary Tract Infection is infection by Escherichia Coli. Other cause and risk factors of Urinary Tract Infection are : - Fungi infection - Female Anatomy - Sexual intercourse - Diabetes - Obesity - Family history [note]Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Urinary-tract-infection-adults/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : HT8 SP11 SP9 Acupuncture Treatment For Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Urinary Tract Infection could become a very annoying disease if left untreated. Fortunately, this disease can be cured effectively by acupuncture treatment. Treatment for this disorder will be given to the patient for 8 times during 4 weeks. Needling for this disorder will be done at the region of lower abdomen or back or lower extremities. Acupoints that are being targeted by the acupuncturist are acupoints of CV 3 or 4 and BL 23 or 28, KI 3; SP 6; SP 9; ST 36; or LR3 [note]Acupuncture May Break Cycle of Urinary Tract Infections, http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=28133[/note]  

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