Chyluria
is a
morbid
condition
in which
the
urine
contains chyle or
fatty
matter,
giving
it a
milky
appearance.
Urine
containing chyle:
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Causes:
Filariasis:
This is
the most
frequent
cause of
chyluria.
Filariasis
is
endemic
in some
areas,
mainly
in the
Asian
continent.
Repeated
filarial
attacks
lead to
obstruction
of lymph
flow.
This
leads to
dilatation
of the
lymphatics
and
later
they
rupture
into
urinary
system
leading
to milky
urine.
Non-parasitical
causes
of
chyluria:
Tumors,
abscesses,
trauma,
tuberculosis,
congenital,
etc.
Symptoms:
Milky
appearance
of the
urine is
the
striking
sign of
Chyluria.
Prolonged
chyluria
results
in loss
of
weight
and
subcutaneous
fat,
hypoprotenemia,
lymphopenia
and
anaemia.
Diagnosis:
Lymphography
(imaging
procedure)
demonstrates
the
site,
the
calibre
and the
number
of the
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Suggestion
about
homeopathic
treatment:
Homeopathy
can have
a
definite
role to
play in
the
treatment
of
chyluria
due to
parasitic
origin,
trauma,
abscesses,
tuberculosis,
etc. In
these
cases
Homeopathy
can help
to
reduce
the
swelling
of the
lymphedematous
limb as
well
control
its
progress.
Homeopathy
can also
help in
preventing
superadded
infection
of the
lymphedematous
limb.
Congenital
cases in
which
structural
abnormalities
of the
lymphatics
are
evident
may not
be
helped
much
with
medical
treatment.
Chyluria
due to
tumors
may also
have to
be
treated
surgically
and
Homeopathy
may have
only a
supportive
role to
play in
such
cases. A
fair
trail
with
homeopathy
is
suggested
for all
cases
especially
those
that
have not
responded
well to
conventional
treatment.
Tips
for
supportive
management
of
Chyluria:
Dietary
modification:
A diet
excluding
fat,
supplemented
by
medium
chain
triglycerides
(MCT)
and high
protein
content.
Management
of
swollen lymphedematous
limb: |
- Bed
rest and
high
amount
of fluid
intake.
- Elevation
of
affected
limb
- Application
of
elastic
bandage
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