Is Antimicrobial Resistance A Global Concern?

Antibiotic resistance happens when an antibiotic loses its ability to control or kill bacterial augmentation in the body. Which Means, the bacteria become "resistant" and persistently grow in the presence of healing levels of an antibiotic.  

Dr Kammela Sridhar— Urologist says, “Antibiotic resistance is a usual phenomenon. When an antibiotic is consumed, bacteria that can resist the antibiotic have a better chance of survival.”

How do bacteria become resistant?

Some bacteria are innately resistant to some specific types of antibiotics. However, bacteria might also become resistant in two ways:  

1) By a genetic change

2) By obtaining resistance from another bacterium

Resistant microbes are even tougher to treat, entailing alternative medications or high doses—which perhaps can be more costly or toxic.

Why has it become a global concern?

Antimicrobial resistance is rising with millions of deaths each year. In fact, some of the infections have now become completely untreatable owing to resistance.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) report, "This grave threat is no longer a prophecy for the future; presently it is occurring in every region of the world and has the potential to have an effect on anyone, of any age, in any country.

Worldwide antibiotic resistance is not completely recorded, but underdeveloped countries with poor healthcare systems are more affected.

• Antimicrobial resistance increases the expenditure of healthcare with extended stays in hospitals and more intensive care is required.
• Antimicrobial resistance is risking the gains of the Millennium Development Goals and endangering the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals across the globe.

Antimicrobial resistance is a multifaceted problem that is affecting nearly all of society and is driven by several interconnected factors. Sole, isolated involvements have a limited impact. United action is required to play down the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance. 

Tips To Cure Kidney Stone At Home

The kidneys are one of the most essential organs in the human body. The kidneys detox and filter impurities from the blood. When the kidneys are unable to process toxins efficiently, it leads to the formation of kidney stones.  These kidney stones are nothing but the crystallization of unprocessed minerals. Kidney stones cause pain and possible blockage of urine flow. Dr Kammela Sridhar— Urologist, suggests some simple home remedies that could help relieve the pain of kidney stones.

Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

The blend of lemon juice and olive oil is customarily used as a home remedy to force out gallbladder stones but it can also be used to treat kidney stones. The lemons contain citric acid that helps breaking calcium-based kidney stones and prevents further growth.

Take four tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

Put in an equal amount of olive oil

Drink this mixture followed by ample water

Repeat this twice a day, for up to three days. You can stop this remedy if you excrete the stones in a single dose.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar helps in dissolving kidney stones. It also alkalinizes blood and urine.

Mix two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of honey in one cup of lukewarm water.

Drink this many times a day.

Nettle Leaf

The nettle leaf has properties that helps maintain the flow of water through the kidneys and bladder, hence promoting smooth urination. In addition, nettle leaf prevents the formation of crystals and keeps bacteria away.

Add two teaspoons of dried out nettle leaf to a cup of hot water.

 Keep it for 10 minutes and then strain it.

Drink two to three cups of nettle tea on a daily basis for a few weeks.

Dr Kammela further adds, “Remember that these remedies are not meant to substitute medical science. If you’re undergoing extreme pain caused by kidney stones, visit your doctor immediately.”