Uva ursi, a potently effective
herbal treatment for urinary tract infections, can be safe when it is used for
short periods of time by healthy adults. However, some people should not take
uva ursi, due to the potential risk for serious side effects and drug
interactions. If you are interested in taking uva ursi, consult a qualified
health care provider about the relative benefits and risks.
If you
are in any high-risk group, you should not take uva ursi unless specifically
directed to do so by a licensed practitioner. The following groups of people
should not take uva ursi.
Children
No
studies have investigated uva ursi's safety or efficacy as a treatment for
urinary tract infections in
children. There is no dose that is known to be safe for young children, and it
could harm their developing livers and other internal organs. Do not give uva
ursi to a child under age 15.
Pregnant Women
If you
are pregnant, you should not take uva ursi. It could cause miscarriage or
preterm labor, and its active compounds may cross the placenta and harm a
developing fetus.
Breastfeeding Mothers
Compounds
in uva ursi, including those with potentially toxic effects, may pass into
breast milk. Because babies and toddlers are less capable of ridding these toxins
from their systems, uva ursi may trigger liver damage or blood pressure
problems in breastfed children. Women who are breastfeeding should not use uva
ursi.
People with Liver Disease
Uva
ursi's active compound, hydroquinone, can be very toxic to the liver in large
doses. If you have a live condition, sucha s cirrhosis, hepatitis or
fibrosis, your liver may be more prone to these damages. Do not use uva ursi if
you have any form of live disease.
People with Hypertension
You
should not use uva ursi if you have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Uva
ursi may worsen this condition, leading to serious problems such as
hypertensive crisis-- an episode of extremely high blood pressue.
People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Uva ursi
is not consdiered to be safe for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Do not use uva ursi if you have Crohn's disease, proctitis or ulcerative
colitis. It can worsen symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases, causing severe
diarrhea and fluid loss.
People with Ulcers
If you
have ulcers or have been treated for them recently, it is best to avoid uva
ursi. It may affect stomach acid and mucus levels in the stomach, possibly
causing a recurrence of ulcers or worsening symptoms of existing ulcers.
People who have used Uva Ursi Recently
You
should not use uva ursi more than five times in one year. Its potentially toxic
compounds can build up in the system, causing an increased risk of serious
liver problems and ulcers. Consult your health care provider if you experience
recurrent urinary tract infections.
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