What are the causes of cystitis?
Cystitis is a urinary tract infection located in the bladder. In the majority of cases, cystitis results from an infection with the bacteria Escherichia coli naturally present in the intestines.
This urinary tract infection occurs when the bacteria Escherichia coli, naturally present in the digestive tract enters the urethra, then goes up into the bladder, and begins to multiply. cystitisis a pathology that particularly affects women for anatomical reasons. Indeed, their urethra is short so the germs present in the anal region can more easily go up into the bladder.. “One in two women has one or more episodes of cystitis acute. Two frequency peaks are observed: at the start of sexual activity and after menopause“, details health insurance website.
What are the symptoms of cystitis?
cystitis can manifest in many ways :
- urinary burning, i.e. pain when urinating
- an urge to urinate
- pain in the pelvis
- sometimes the presence of blood or pus in the urine
Attention ! It’s important to consult a doctor quickly if you experience any of these symptoms because, if poorly treated, cystitis can progress to pyelonephritiswhich is much more serious and requires immediate treatment.
What natural treatments for cystitis?
Again, cystitis must be the subject of a medical consultation because if not treated, it can progress and give rise to a serious infection, such as infection of the kidneys (or pyelonephritis). However, if you cannot see your doctor within 24 hours, there are some natural remedies to alleviate the painful symptoms and slow down the infection:
1-Start by drinking plenty of water
It is very important to drink at least 1.5 liters ofwater per day when suffering from cystitis. This dilute the germs in the bladder and facilitate their evacuation from the urinary tract. As we drink more, we want to urinate more and we must not hold back when we suffer from cystitis.
2-Drink an infusion of thyme every 4 hours
THE thyme is a powerful antibacterial and antiviral. It is therefore advisable to drink an infusion of thyme approximately every 4 hours.
Recipe : Immerse 20 to 30 g of thyme tops in 1 liter of simmering water. Cover and let infuse5 to 10 mins. In a large cup, put 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 or 2 drops of thyme linalool or thujanol essential oil. Pour the infusion into the cup and stir.
3-Mix bicarbonate and aspirin
To reduce the pain of cystitis, prepare a mixture in a glass of water with: 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 tablets ofaspirin at 500 mg.
4-Prepare a poultice
It’s the” grandmother’s remedy to relieve cystitis. Cook leeks in salted boiling water, then lightly sauté them in a pan in olive oil. But don’t eat them! Once cooled, apply them to the lower abdomen previously protected by a cloth. We cover up to be warm.
5-Abuse diuretic drinks
To facilitate urination and reduce burning when you go to the toilet, drink as many drinks as possible. diuretics. For example 3 cup of herbal teaartichokeper day or 4 cups of green tea nature because they both have diuretic virtues. Find even more natural remedies in Remedies of good women and small treatments of yesteryear by Martina Krcmar at Editions Larousse.
How long does cystitis last?
A urinary tract infection of the bladder (cystitis) heals in a few days thanks to antibiotic treatment. It should also be remembered that in the absence of treatment, the bacterium in question can colonize the urinary tract leading to the kidneys and promote the occurrence of pyelonephritis.
There recurrence of cystitis is possible. One in ten women suffers from cystitis each year, 20% of them will present a new episode and 30% of these will experience yet another episode, according to Health Insurance.
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