2006-10-09 22:57:13 · 23 answers · asked by spadgeroo2012 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Home treatments as mentioned below,
Take a painkiller, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin, to reduce discomfort.5 Holding a covered hot water bottle over your abdomen may also help.
Make the urine less acidic by drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in it.6 Products from the pharmacist that contain sodium citrate (such as Cystemme) have the same effect. However, neither of these treatments is suitable if you have high blood pressure or heart trouble, so ask your pharmacist for advice.
Don't have sex or drink alcohol while the attack lasts.
Some doctors recommend that you drink lots of water to help flush out the infection, to dilute the urine and reduce the burning sensation. There is no evidence that this is helpful, although drinking at least two litres of fresh water per day is generally good for your health.5,6
Drink cranberry juice or take capsules of cranberry concentrate. There is some scientific evidence that cranberry helps to prevent but not treat cystitis.4,6,7 However, it won't do you any harm to try it as treatment. But tell your GP if you plan to take cranberry supplements as they may interfere with other medications that you are taking.4,6,7
Attached sites might help you,
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cystitis/DS00285
http://www.ic-network.com/
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/cystitis.html
2006-10-09 23:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by ® Espresso ® 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you've got it bad I find sitting on the toilet and drink LOADS of water helps. Sashet's from chemists for cystitis are good all so Cranberry juice is good although not vast amounts. Go to the doctor if it lasts more than a week.
2006-10-12 06:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Roo1983 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already mentioned, cranberry juice and lots of fluids, along with sachet treatments from the chemist. A nice warm bath will also help relieve the symptoms for a while.
My sympathies go out to any sufferer - it horrid. Get well soon.
2006-10-09 23:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Oakesy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots - cranberry juice is good. Get some over the counter medication from the pharmacy - takes about 24 hrs to start working.
2006-10-09 22:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone told me yoghurt is good - to eat and to apply but I have to admit that I have never tried that! Best thing is to keep cool, clean, avoid using products close to that area, lose clothing including knickers ie no tight thongs! Also cranberry juice and over the counter cream. You could alwasy check out nhs direct online?
2006-10-09 23:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by L B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As above.. cranberry juice is good. but as well as that i find a 30 min + soak in a warm bath with 5 table spoons of salt mixed in, will sting initially, but like a mouth ulcer, will help with the healing. try it. the old methods are the best.
also.. lots of Vitemin c... Kiwi fruit is good. and avoid synthetic clothing
good luck
2006-10-09 23:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Emma B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink planty of water and cranberry juice aviod acidic things such as orange juice and fruit.
You can also buy things at the chemist. If you experience andy bleeding you must go to the doctor as this may be a sign that it has spread to your kidneys
2006-10-09 23:00:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cranberry juice or cranberry capsules bought from health foodshop.
Always wipe from back to front (this should be obvious)
Empty your bladder straight after sex
URAL or similar product from the pharmacy that renders urine less acidic
Antibiotics will kill the infection
2006-10-09 23:33:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink loads of water, cranberry juice. There is a sachet of powdered cranberry you can take. Speak to your pharmacist.
2006-10-10 10:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by Carole T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a glass of cranberry juice every day. It helped me.
2006-10-10 13:34:38 · answer #10 · answered by redhotluvver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋