Cystitis Treatments

Urinary tract infections can be extremely uncomfortable, but luckily not all infections require prescription cystitis treatment. Most infections can clear up after a few of days with the help of over-the-counter medicines and plenty of water and cranberry juice. But there are times when an infection can be so painful or stubborn that something stronger may be needed to deal with it. One such cystitis treatment is Trimethoprim, a prescription antibiotic, which targets and kills cystitis-causing bacteria in the bladder. This page will provide an overview of the different cystitis treatments available.

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Trimethoprim is a clinically proven antibiotic medication that is commonly used to help treat cystitis infections. In many cases it can provide much needed relief from cystitis symptoms within just 24 hours of taking it. Depending on the infection, treatment can take anything between three days to two weeks.

Trimethoprim can shorten the duration of a cystitis infection and reduce the risk of it spreading to the kidneys, because it targets the bacteria causing the infection directly, preventing them from multiplying. It’s often used as a long term cystitis treatment for people who regularly get cystitis, because it’s quite mild and not likely to cause any unpleasant side effects.

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Home cystitis treatments

Prescription cystitis treatments aren't the only way to treat cystitis; sometimes the infection can go away on its own or simply with the help of over-the-counter remedies. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, for example, can both be used to provide relief from symptoms of the infection, while you can increase your intake of water and cranberry juice to promote urinary tract health. You may want to consider using a concentrated cranberry product as you'll have to consume a large quantity of cranberry juice to get the full benefit. It's important to understand that water and cranberry juice don't have a direct effect on the bacteria itself, so if you find that you aren't getting better, you should speak to your doctor.

Generally experts recommend that children and men should not attempt home remedies or cystitis treatments before consulting a doctor, as cystitis could be the sign of another more pressing medical problem.

Ways to prevent cystitis

There are various different ways in which cystitis treatment can be averted, particularly if there is no other medical cause for the infection. One of the first things you should consider is whether you are emptying your bladder properly when you go to the toilet. Not emptying your bladder fully when you go the bathroom could mean that you are leaving old urine behind that can become a breeding ground of bacteria. It may also be a simple case of adjusting how you wipe after you've been to the bathroom. Wiping back to front can increase the possibility of anal bacteria making its way into the bladder and causing an infection.

Vigorous sexual intercourse can also be a cause of cystitis. Or even just having sex can increase your risk of an infection because it exposes the bladder to different bacteria. You can minimise your risk of cystitis by washing your hands before and after sexual intercourse. Another tip could also be to urinate after you've had sex. If you think that rough sex might be a cause, you should try and avoid sex until you feel better or your cystitis treatment has worked.

Women tend to be more sensitive to perfumed body washes or shower gels, so if you are prone to bladder infections, these are best avoided, along with tight clothing and underwear made from synthetic fibres. Adjusting your birth control method, in particular using a diaphragm, can be another way to avoid future infections.

Apart from all the above-mentioned tips, it's just a good idea in general to take in enough water and avoid beverages or dishes that could make your urine more acidic such as coffee, fruit juices or spicy foods.