Cystitis - is a very common inflammatory disease of the bladder, which is usually the cause of infection or, more rarely - irritation and damage (eg, caused by friction during sex). This disease is most common among women, because they have a short urethra, but also occurs in men. Mild forms of cystitis usually resolve on their own within four to nine days after the first symptoms. To accelerate the healing process will help prevention of cystitis, you can use home remedies or over the counter drugs. In severe forms of cystitis, which are rare, may require treatment with antibiotics.

Prevent Cystitis is not always possible, and especially difficult to do for those who have weakened immunity. However, people suffering from regular exacerbation of cystitis Cystitis - do not forget about personal hygiene It is advised to take the following measures for the prevention of this disease:

• Tempted at least once a day;
• Do not use bubble bath;
• Not scented soap to wash. Buy special soft cleansing gel for the genital, or wash with soap, which does not include flavoring and coloring agents;
• Do not apply to the genitalia and the skin around them talc powder and deodorants (including special deodorants intended for intimate persons);
• Take a shower instead of a bath - it will help to avoid too long exposure to the genitalia of substances that are part of the soaps and shower gels;
• Always completely empty the bladder when visiting the toilet;
• Go to the toilet as soon as feel the urge to urinate. Otherwise, the increasing amount of urine leads to a heavy load on the bladder wall, due to which it becomes more vulnerable to infection;
• Wear cotton underwear, rather than from synthetic materials such as nylon. Natural fabric does not limit the access of oxygen, and thus largely reduces the likelihood of urinary system in again will breed bacteria, which cause cystitis;
• Do not wear tight jeans and trousers;
• When you wipe the crotch and move the toilet paper in the direction from the vagina to the anus, but not vice versa. Otherwise, bacteria from the anus can enter the urinary system, and cause another infection;
• Eat as much as possible fluids - especially water;
• Do not douche if you do not recommend a doctor. In healthy women, there is no need in this procedure - the vagina cleans itself very well. Douching can also disrupt the balance of microflora in the vagina, because of which increases the likelihood of developing bladder infections;
• Some patients suffering from cystitis regular exacerbations, note that certain foods can become triggers the disease. These products include, for example, coffee, fruit juices and hot dishes. Try for some time to eliminate these foods from your diet - perhaps this will help you to reduce the frequency of exacerbations of a cystitis.

Cranberries for preventing cystitis

It was long thought that the cranberry is an effective treatment for cystitis. Currently, scientists know that it does not help to cure the disease, but it can be used for the prevention of cystitis. Doctors recommend taking the capsules, which include 200 mg cranberry extract - they are more effective than cranberry juice. Of course, for the treatment of cystitis can also drink cranberry juice, but to get a result that is comparable to the one that gives the capsule, it is necessary to drink quite a large amount, but the taste of the juice like it is not everything.

Capsules containing cranberry extract is not recommended for patients who are prescribed warfarin - a drug used to thin the blood.

Cystitis and sex

To avoid a relapse of cystitis related to sex, the following guidelines:

• Wash your hands and genitals before and after sex;
• For sex, always use lubricants - they help prevent damage to the genitals by friction. If you use condoms, choose water-based lubricants, since oil will damage the latex, because of which increases the likelihood of unintended pregnancy and infection with sexually transmitted diseases;
• Women suffering from frequent exacerbations cystitis, it is not recommended to use the diaphragm as a contraceptive;
• As soon as possible after intercourse empty the bladder, to get rid of bacteria that could get there, and in the future can become agents of cystitis.

The above methods for the prevention of cystitis are effective for healthy women. If a woman has risk factors such as sickle cell anemia, diabetes type 1 or 2, kidney stones Stones in the kidneys , Weakened immune system, she should see a doctor, so he told her to more effective means to prevent relapse of cystitis.

Prevention of interstitial cystitis

In general, it is impossible to prevent interstitial cystitis, because at the moment, even unknown causes of this disease. However, you can reduce the likelihood of exacerbations of interstitial cystitis. It is recommended to limit the consumption of the following foods:

• Citrus fruits;
• Spicy food;
• Caffeinated drinks;
• Vinegar;
• Chocolate;
• Fermented products;
• Alcoholic drinks.

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