Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) or obstructive uropathy refers to a urinary condition resulting from blockage of the neck at the base of the urinary bladder. Here, the neck is the area where the urinary bladder joins the urethra. In this condition, the flow of urine is completely or partially blocked, depending on the case by case. Bladder outlet obstruction is more common in men than in women. Individuals over the age of 65 are at greater risk of developing this condition, although it can also occur in developing fetuses, infants, and children. Bladder outlet obstruction can have several causes. These include scarring of the urethra/urethral stricture, stones in the bladder, enlargement of the prostate gland (BPH), tumors in the bladder/rectum/uterus/cervix and severe constipation. Other causes include spasms of the pelvic muscles (cramp is an involuntary contraction of the muscles), inguinal hernia (bulge in the groin area due to the pushing of abdominal contents as part of the intestine through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles), use of certain medications such as antihistamines and medicines to treat overactive bladder, cancer of the urethra, vagina or cervix, prostate cancer and pelvic organ prolapse. Bladder outlet obstruction causes many types of symptoms. These include difficulty starting urine, weak urine stream, difficulty urinating, frequent urge to urinate, urgency (sudden urge) to urinate, intermittent (intermittent urine flow), feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling the end of urination, pain during urination and pain in the lower abdomen. If bladder outlet obstruction is left untreated, there is a risk of many complications. These include urinary tract infection (UTI), urinary incontinence (involuntary urination on one’s own), developing bladder stones, and kidney failure.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be very useful in the symptomatic treatment of bladder outlet obstruction. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances that provide very safe treatment for cases of bladder outlet obstruction without any side effects. These medications prove to be very effective in controlling the symptoms. The symptoms such as a thin urine stream, problems in starting urine, frequent urination, urge to urinate, interrupted urine flow, dribbling after urination, the feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder and pain during urination, are excellently controlled. taken with homeopathic medicines. These gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of these symptoms. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed after a detailed case assessment in each individual case. Therefore, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor. Self-medication should be avoided in any case. Homeopathy is recommended for cases of bladder outlet obstruction of mild to moderate intensity. In cases with severe intensity of symptoms, immediate relief from conventional mode of treatment should be followed as homeopathy has limitations in treating severe cases of bladder outlet obstruction. Following are some drugs that provide symptomatic relief in cases of bladder outlet obstruction in adults. In infants and children, help should be sought through conventional treatment methods.
Homeopathic medicines for bladder outlet obstruction
1. Clematis – Top recommended medicine
Clematis is a top medicine in homeopathy for controlling various symptoms related to bladder outlet obstruction. This medicine is primarily administered to control weak urine flow. Effort is required to initiate urine flow. It is then given to treat cases where the flow of urine has been interrupted. This means that urine starts and stops many times before a person urinates. The bladder is never emptied in one go. Another indication for using this medicine is the feeling that there is some urine in the urinary bladder after urination. Other indications for the use of this medicine are an urge to urinate that is barely enough to urinate, sharp stabbing pain in the urethra and dribbling of urine after urination.
2. Chimaphila – For thin urine stream and straining to urinate
Chimaphila is another top drug administered to treat cases of bladder neck obstruction. This medicine is effective for people with very weak, thin urine streams, like a thread. There is difficulty in starting the urine flow. The urine passes with great effort. Standing with feet wide apart and bending forward is necessary to tense and empty the bladder. Next, it is a useful medicine when frequent urination occurs after an interval of one to two hours, during which a very small quantity of urine is excreted. This medicine can also combat pins and needles when urinating.
3. Conium – For interrupted urine flow
This medicine is very useful in controlling intermittent urine flows. In those who require this medicine, urine starts and stops many times until the urine is completely passed out. Too much time is spent urinating. A sharp pressing pain is felt in the bladder. In addition to the above symptoms, there is also a sudden urge to urinate. During urination, burning and cutting pain occurs in the urethra. After urination, a sharp and stabbing pain in the bladder may be felt for several hours. There is a frequent urge to urinate. Even after urinating, the urge to urinate does not disappear.
4. Baryta Carb – To control the dribbling at the end of urination
Baryta Carb is a useful medicine for treating cases of complaining of dribbling of urine after urination. The frequency of urination increases when this medicine is needed. There is also an urgency (a sudden, uncontrollable urge) to urinate. In some patients, burning pain may be felt while urine is excreted.
5. Cantharis – To control pain while urinating
Cantharis is a top medicine for controlling pain during urination. The pain can occur before and after urination. The nature of pain can be burning or cutting. There is a frequent urge to urinate. Even a small amount of urine in the bladder leads to an urge to urinate. In addition to the above symptoms, a feeling of heaviness is also felt in the bladder.
6. Thuja – For urgent need to urinate
Thuja is a great medicine in the treatment of cases where urination is urgent. Those who need it complain of a sudden urge to urinate uncontrollably. They have to rush to pee. The urine stream is thin. Cutting or squeezing sensations are felt in the bladder and urethra. There is also often an urge to urinate, especially at night. The feeling of dribbling after urination also occurs.
7. Lycopodium – When straining to urinate is prominent
Lycopodium is another great drug to treat patients who strain to urinate. In those who require this medication, urine passes slowly at first and requires a lot of effort. There is also often an urge to urinate, especially at night. There is a stabbing pain in the bladder. In addition, a downward feeling occurs in the bladder area.
8. Merc Sol – For frequent urination
Merc Sol is also an important medicine against frequent urination. The frequency of urination is increased both during the day and at night and that is where this medicine is needed. The urine stream is always thin. The urgency to urinate also predominates, while the urge to urinate arises. Burning pain is felt when starting to urinate.
9. Staphysagria – For cases where you feel like the bladder has been incompletely emptied
Staphysagria is an important drug for treating cases where there is a feeling as if the bladder is not being emptied. Pressure is felt in the bladder as if the bladder has not been completely emptied. There is a feeling as if a drop of urine always rolls into the urinary tract. There is a frequent urge to urinate. The urine stream is weak and thin. Burning occurs during urination. Pain is felt after urination.