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The treatment of cystitis should be recommended by the urologist or general practitioner according to the signs and symptoms presented by the person and microorganisms responsible for the infection and inflammation of the bladder, most often the use of antibiotics to eliminate the infectious agent.
In addition, in some cases, home remedies with diuretic and antimicrobial properties can also be used to complement the treatment indicated by the doctor, helping to relieve symptoms and speed recovery.
Cystitis is a type of urinary system infection that affects the bladder and can be characterized by an increased urge to urinate, pain and burning in urination and pain in the bladder, and it is important that the diagnosis and treatment are done quickly to avoid complications, such as impaired kidneys. Learn more about cystitis.
1. Remedies for Cystitis
The remedies for cystitis must be indicated by the doctor and can vary according to the symptoms presented by the person. Thus, the doctor can indicate the use of:
- Antibiotics to fight the bacteria responsible for cystitis, such as Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline or Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, for example;
- Antispasmodics and analgesics to relieve symptoms, Buscopan, for example, may be indicated;
- Antiseptics, which also help to eliminate bacteria and relieve symptoms of cystitis.
It is important that the medicines are used as recommended by the doctor for the treatment to be effective and to prevent the disease from recurring. Some antibiotics should be taken only once, while others should be taken for 3 or 7 consecutive days. In the latter case, the symptoms of the disease are expected to disappear before the end of treatment. Learn more about cystitis remedies.
2. Natural treatment for Cystitis
The natural treatment for cystitis can be made with the consumption of tea, infusions and water-rich foods that increase the production of urine, facilitating the elimination of bacteria and the cure of the disease. Some examples of home remedies for cystitis are:
- Herbal tea for cystitis: Place 25 g of birch leaves, 30 g of licorice root and 45 g of bearberry in a container and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of this herbal mixture to a cup of boiling water, let it stand for 5 minutes and then drink it. Check out other tea options for Cystitis.
Sitz bath with vinegar: Fill a basin with about 2 liters of water and add 4 tablespoons of vinegar. Sit in this mixture, leaving the intimate region in direct contact with this solution for about 20 minutes, daily.
In the treatment of cystitis it is very important to drink more than 2 liters of water per day and, therefore, the person can consume foods rich in water, such as squash, chayote, milk and fruit juice with every meal.
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