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The term 'cystitis' refers to inflammation of the urinary bladder. The recurrence of cystitis may, in some cases, be associated with kidney troubles.
Cystitis Symptoms
Burning sensation on passing of urine
The patient complains of an almost continual urge to void and a burning sensation on passing urine.
Pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen
There may be a feeling of pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen. The urine may become thick, dark, and stringy. It may have an unpleasant smell and may contain blood or pus. Some pain in the lower back may also be felt in certain cases.
Rise in temperature
In an acute stage, there may be a rise in body temperature. In the chronic form of cystitis, the symptoms are similar but generally less severe and longer lasting, and without a fever.
Causes of Cystitis
Cystitis Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Infections from kidneys, the urethra
Cystitis may result from infections in other parts connected with or adjacent to the bladder such as the kidneys, the urethra, the vagina, or the prostate gland.
Irritation and inflammation in the bladder, constipation
There may be local irritation and inflammation in the bladder if urine is retained there for an unduly long time. Cystitis may also result from severe constipation.
Stones in kidneys, enlarged prostate
Other conditions like an infected kidney, stones in the kidneys or bladder, or an enlarged prostate may also lead to this disorder.
Home Remedies for Cystitis
Cystitis home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Cystitis treatment using Cucumber Juice
Cucumber juice is one of the most useful home remedies in the treatment of cystitis. It is a very effective diuretic. A cup of this juice, mixed with one teaspoon of honey and a tablespoon of fresh lime juice, should be given three times daily.
Cystitis treatment using Drumstick Flowers
Fresh juice of the flowers of drumstick is another effective remedy for cystitis. For better results, a teaspoon of the juice, mixed with half a glass of tender coconut water, should be given twice daily. It acts as a diuretic in the treatment of this disease.
Cystitis treatment using Radish Leaves
The juice of radish leaves is valuable in cystitis. A cup of this juice should be given once daily, in the morning, for a fortnight.
Cystitis treatment using Lady's Fingers
Fresh lady's fingers are useful in cystitis. A decoction made of 100 gm of lady's fingers and 200 ml of water should be taken twice daily in the treatment of this disease.
Cystitis treatment using Spinach
A quantity of 100 ml of fresh spinach juice, taken with an equal quantity of tender coconut water twice a day, is considered beneficial in the treatment of cystitis. It acts as a very effective and safe diuretic due to the combined action of both nitrates and potassium.
Cystitis treatment using Lemon
Lemon has proved valuable in cystitis. A teaspoon of lemon juice should be put in 180 ml of boiling water. It should then be allowed to cool and 60 ml of this water should be taken every two hours from 8 a.m to 12 noon for the treatment of this condition. This eases the burning sensation and also stops bleeding in cystitis
Cystitis treatment using Barley
Half a glass each of barley gruel, mixed with buttermilk and the juice of half a lime, is an excellent diuretic. It is beneficial in the treatment of cystitis, and may be taken twice daily.
Cystitis treatment using Sandalwood Oil
The oil of sandalwood is also considered valuable in this disease. This oil should be given in doses of five drops in the beginning and gradually increased to ten to thirty drops. The efficacy of this oil can be increased by the addition of one teaspoon of carom seeds mixed in a glass of water, or ten grams of ginger mixed in a cup water.
Dietaries for Cystitis
Cystitis : Home Remedies suggested by users
Withhold all solid foods, water or tender coconut water
At the onset of acute cystitis, it is essential to withhold all solid foods immediately. If there is fever, the patient should fast on water or tender coconut water for three or four days.
Raw vegetable juices especially carrot juice
If there is no fever, raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice, should be taken every two or three hours. Half a glass of carrot juice should be mixed with an equal quantity of water and taken at a time. For the next two or three days, only ripe fruits may be taken three or four times daily.
After all-fruit diet move on to well-balanced diet
After the all-fruit diet, the patient may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. The patient should avoid refined carbohydrates and salt with food and in cooking.
Other Cystitis treatments
Take rest and keep warm
During the first three or four days of acute cystitis, when the patient is on a liquid diet, it is advisable to rest and keep warm.
Immerse pelvis in hot water to relieve pain
Pain can be relieved by immersing the pelvis in hot water. Alternatively, heat can be applied to the abdomen, by using a towel wrung out in hot water and covering it with a dry towel to retain warmth. This treatment may be continued for three or four days, by which time the inflammation should have subsided and the temperature returned to normal.
Apply cold compresses on abdomen
During the next two or three days of an all-fruit diet, cold compresses should be applied to the abdomen. While the hot compresses are intended to relieve pain, the use of cold water compresses is most valuable in relieving pelvic congestion and increasing the activity of the skin. Care should, however, be taken to ensure that compresses do not cause chilling.
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to alleviate cystitis
suggested by amelia on Monday, March 31, 2008
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| A hot water bottle on the abdomen, keeping warm and bed rest, combined with the baking soda previously suggested will alleviate the symptoms some what. Parecetemol seems to more effective than ibuprofen for pain relief. |
salt water douche
suggested by elaine on Saturday, December 29, 2007
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Make a strong salt solution with warm water and bathe the affected area for as long as it takes for symptoms to subside. It is quick and effective. |
Cranberry
suggested by C on Sunday, September 30, 2007
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| Drink plenty of natural cranberry juice, full of anti-oxidant's and works wonders. Plenty of water and less acidic foods too helps to flush out everything. |
cystitis
suggested by Michelle on Monday, May 28, 2007
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| I have suffered with cystitis for years and have discovered grapefruit seed extract which tastes foul at first but you get used to it especially when you feel the results IT IS FANTASTIC you feel relief almost immediately - its a natural product and is good for all types of viruses, bacteria, yeast and fungi its also made a massive difference to my acne so much so I have stopped taking my antibiotics which I think cause the cystitis in the first place. The make which I have used is Citricidal and is available from www.bodykind.com. |
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