A solution made by mixing about half a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to 8 ounces of water is normally recommended as a Urinary Tract Infection cure. Sodium bicarbonate should only be advised if there are adequate quantity of vitamin C is supplemented with the doze to balance the acid-alkaline ratio and pH level in the body as well.
This sodium bicarbonate home-treatment for Urinary Tract Infection needs some prior research about the conditions with regard to balancing of pH level so to avoid further risk of injuring yourself.
Sodium bicarbonate is often described as a versatile ¬therapy. It is also extensively advocated as an effective cleaning agent. This material is a caustic poison; hence great care should be taken when while recommending it as home treatment in urinary tract infection. Some important facts about sodium bicarbonate are described as under:
One teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate is equal about 1,100-1,300 mg of sodium while half teaspoon is equal to 616 mg of sodium. Sodium contents needs to be controlled and has to maintain balance with other minerals in our body essentially with potassium. Excessive amount of sodium may trigger some symptoms that can cause mal-functioning of the kidneys and blood circulation as well. Therefore, please consider about other health issues like possible harm to the kidneys before taking sodium bicarbonate.Sodium bicarbonate, due to its sodium content, is not a healthy choice for people with
- Hypertension
- • kidney trouble
- • liver problems
- • children
- • pregnant women
According to some studies, sodium bicarbonate may also cause depletion of some vitamins and minerals especially vitamin B and folic acid from the body. Sodium bicarbonate may result to blockage of the colon causing infection, if not used properly.
Blood's electrolytes level may change with high intakes of sodium bicarbonate which may cause thirst, vertigo, faintness, disorientation, muscular jerks and at worst, seizures.
If sodium bicarbonate is consumed unnecessarily, there may be several possible side effects including the following:
- Lack of appetite
- Frequent urination
- Severe headaches
- Mood swings
- Incapacitation ¬or weakening
- Sodium bicarbonate Treatments should not be prolonged for beyond two weeks.
- There would be a maximum of seven doses within 24 hours each containing 1/2 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. For seniors above 60 years, maximum doze is 3 half teaspoon within 24 hours.
- Un-dissolved sodium bicarbonate mixture may possibly cause serious injury to stomach and its other passageways of the body.
- Severe stomach pains may cause when sodium bicarbonate is taken after a meal when stomach is full from food and drink.
These are some of the facts about sodium bicarbonate without special emphasis on home treatments of urinary tract infection. That's why people are advised to consult a health care provider before trying such remedies at home. There may be some other causes of the conditions and more suitable remedies for the symptoms you are experiencing.
