Burning urination is caused by infection of the urinary tract, the urethra, or the kidney. Some of the other important reasons for burning urination are STD’s, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, prostatitis and vaginitis, or catheterization and genital herpes. Burning is felt during urination, before urination, and in few cases after urination. Urgency and increased frequency to pass urine may also be present. In a few cases, the urine may be offensive or cloudy, may contain mucus, or blood. Along with the above symptoms, fever and flank pain may also occur. Homeopathy treatment for burning urination gives remarkable results. While prescribing homeopathic medicines for burning urination, features like the frequency of urination, blood in urine, dribbling of urine, offensive urine, the urgency to pass urine, and the stream or flow of urination should be considered. These medicines are selected individually for every case of burning urination. They aim to treat the cause behind the problem.
Homeopathic Medicines for Treating Burning Urination
Top medicines for burning urination include Cantharis Vesicatoria, Nitric Acid, Apis Mellifica, Berberis Vulgaris, Cannabis Sativa, and Merc Sol.
1. Cantharis Vesicatoria – Top Grade Medicine for Burning Urination
Cantharis Vesicatoria is a very good treatment for burning urination. Cantharis is used when a person has intense burning in the urethra before, during, and after passing urine. The burning is very severe and is accompanied by a constant urge to urinate. An accompanying feature is pain in the urinary bladder, even after drinking a small quantity of water. In a few cases, the urine may contain shredded jelly-like particles. Cantharis Vesicatoria is also helpful when blood is noticed along with burning. Another indication for using Cantharis Vesicatoria is pain and burning during urination after being catheterized.
2. Nitric Acid – For Treating Burning Urination when the Urine is Offensive
Nitric Acid is a highly effective medicine for burning urination. It is usually recommended when along with burning urination, the urine is highly offensive. The stream of urine is thin. In some cases, the urine may be dark, cloudy, albuminous, and bloody. Stinging pain while passing urine is another pointer for the use of Nitric Acid.
3. Apis Mellifica – For Burning at the End of Urination
Apis Mellifica is a valuable treatment for burning urination. The chief indication to use Apis Mellifica is a burning sensation in the urethra which is felt at the end of urination. The last drops of urine cause intense burning and smarting. Along with this, irritation in the bladder and frequent urination may occur. In some cases, there may also be urine incontinence. Another accompanying symptom is painful or slow urination with a need to press hard while passing urine.
4. Berberis Vulgaris – For Burning Felt before Urination
Berberis Vulgaris is a useful medicine for burning urination felt before urination. This is accompanied by a constant urge to pass urine. Cutting pain in the urethra while urinating is also present. During urination, pain in the thighs and the area around the kidney may also be felt. After urination, there is a sensation of some urine remaining in the urethra. Painful cramps in the bladder is another attending feature.
5. Cannabis Sativa – For Burning Urination when Urine is Passed Drop by Drop
Cannabis Sativa is a very effective medicine for burning urination when urine is passed drop by drop. Cannabis Sativa is also well indicated for burning urination in gonorrhea. In such cases, along with burning urination, there is a yellow and watery mucus discharge from the urethra. The urethra may also be sensitive. Another indication for using Cannabis Sativa is a stitching pain in the urethra on urinating.
6. Merc Sol – For Burning Urination Accompanied by a Sudden Urge to Pass Urine
Merc Sol is a good treatment for burning urination when it is accompanied by a sudden urge to pass urine. Patients needing Merc Sol have to hurry to urinate and cannot retain it once the urge appears. The urine may be scanty or profuse with burning. The burning may remain even after urination. Along with this, the frequency of urination is also high, both in the daytime and at night. Itching in the urethra may also be there.