Kidney and Bladder Problems Guide For Natural Remedies

There are several kinds of problems that may occur in the kidney and bladder. Glomerulonephritis (i.e., nephritis) occurs when the minute filtering units of the kidney become swollen and inflamed. There are two forms of Glomerulonephritis that affect children. Cystitis is infection of the bladder (see BLADDER INFECTION in Part Two), and pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney. Pyelonephritis can be chronic or acute. A kidney infection is often serious, requiring hospitalization.
    Bright's disease involves nephritis, a chronic inflammation of the kidneys, and it is characterized by blood/protein in the urine with associated hypertension and edema. The kidney cannot properly excrete salt and other wastes, resulting in retention of salt and water (edema). When the bloodstream becomes toxic with wastes due to kidney malfunction, uremia develops.
    The symptoms of urinary tract infections (kidney or bladder infections) are chills, fever, urgency and frequency of urination, back and abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. The urine is cloudy and often bloody. Pain may be sudden and intense in the back just above the waist and running down the groin. If you have these symptoms, see your doctor. Antibiotics are sometimes needed. Omit iron supplements while the problem exists.
    The following supplementation will aid in controlling urinary tract infection and will help maintain proper kidney and bladder function.

SUPPLEMENT	SUGGESTED DOSAGE	COMMENTS
	NUTRIENTS
Essential
Distilled water	A 6-8 oz. glass every hour while awake.	Extra fluids are very important. Quality water is essential for proper urinary tract function.
Very Important
Acidophilus tablets or liquid	3 tablets daily or liquid 3 times daily.	Especially important if taking antibiotics.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) plus inositol and choline	50 mg 3 times daily. 1,000 mg	Reduces fluid retention.
Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids	2,000-4,000 mg daily	Acidifies the urine. Potentiates immune function. Aids healing
Important
Dandelion root or extract and pumpkin extract	As directed on label	Aids in excretion of the kidney's waste products. Needed for nephritis.
Helpful
Calcium and magnesium	1,500 mg daily. 750 mg daily.	Magnesium is important in water absorption. Calcium and magnesium should be in a 2-to-1 ratio in the body. Do not use bone meal.

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