Cystitis And Urethritis
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder lining, and is often caused by bacterial infection. Women are more prone than men because the female urethra is shorter and more vulnerable to infection. Symptoms include urgency to urinate, and the frequent passing of small amounts of urine with a burning or stinging pain, and sometimes with blood. Some people also feel feverish and ill. Urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease which may also cause inflammation of the whole urinary tract. It can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and sterility. For urethritis and severe or recurrent cystitis, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
Dietary Advice To Avoid Cystitis And Urethritis
Drink about 2 liters of water a day to dilute the urine. Cranberry juice is one of the best natural remedies for cystitis as it prevents the growth of bacteria. Drink 3 glasses a day, diluted with water or mixed with aloe vera juice. Avoid alcohol, and replace tea and coffee with Chinese green tea, which is cooling and contains antioxidants to help the body fight infection. Barley water, made by boiling 1 g of barley in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes, soothes symptoms when cooled, strained and sipped through the day. Taking 400 to 500 mg vitamin C twice a day while symptoms last may also speed recovery.
Complimentary Natural Remedies For Cystitis And Urethritis
Add 6 drops juniper berry or Scots pine essential oil to a large bowl of lukewarm water and sit in it for 15 minutes a day. If pregnant, avoid juniper berry oil.
Nettle has a diuretic effect, helping to cleanse the body of toxins and waste. Take the tincture in water, or make Nettle tea from the fresh or dried leaves. Yarrow tea is also useful for cystitis. Add 1 to 2 tsp of the dried herb to a cup of boiling water. Drink 3 times a day.
The homeopathic remedy Cantharis 30c can help to clear painful, scalding cystitis when taken every half hour for up to 10 doses. Staphysagria 6c can help with cystitis after sex. Try Sarsaparilla 6c if there is burning pain after urination.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine may relieve recurrent cystitis.
