If so, your cystitis may only be discovered when you have a urine test for other reasons or if you get complications. Mild cystitis usually clears up by itself after a few days without any specific treatment. There are lots of things you can do to try to ease your symptoms. You can buy cystitis remedies over the counter from a pharmacy. These remedies contain citric acid with potassium citrate or sodium bicarbonate, which make urine less acidic. Some people find using these remedies eases burning or discomfort when they pee.
If you do decide to use these products, you can only use them for a short time. This is because they contain lots of potassium or salt. Your GP may prescribe antibiotics to clear up the infection. Some pharmacies in the UK can test you for cystitis and prescribe antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection. You usually take antibiotics for cystitis for three days. But sometimes antibiotics are prescribed for seven days or longer.
Sometimes your GP may prescribe you more than one type of antibiotic. They may then prescribe a different antibiotic. Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist or GP for advice. Sometimes your doctor might ask you to take different types of antibiotics at different times. They may refer you to a urologist a doctor who specialises in the urinary system for more tests. You may have a condition called interstitial cystitis.
This causes ongoing inflammation in your bladder and cystitis-like symptoms. Cystitis is caused by a bacterial infection. Over eight in every 10 cases of cystitis are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli E. Interstitial cystitis is a different condition. But it may be caused by a problem with your bladder or immune system or changes to your nervous system. Cystitis is often mild and clears up on its own. If bacteria in your bladder reach your kidneys, you may get an infection called pyelonephritis.
This can cause pain in your side and back and a high temperature fever. You may feel sick or be sick too. Pyelonephritis can be treated with antibiotics. Cystitis in men can lead to an infection of the prostate gland prostatitis. This can cause pain, especially at the bottom of your penis and around your anus back passage.
You may not be able to pee when you go to the loo. Prostatitis is treated with a long course of antibiotics. If you keep getting cystitis after having sex, see your GP. They may prescribe antibiotics to keep at home and take straight after you have sex. If you get cystitis a lot, your GP may prescribe a low-dose antibiotic for you to keep at home.
You can take this if your cystitis comes back again. You may be prescribed trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin. Your GP will let you know how often to take your medicine. Your GP may refer you to a urologist a doctor who specialises in the urinary system.
They may offer you some further tests. If you have cystitis there are lots of things you can do to help with your symptoms. These include drinking plenty of fluids and taking over-the-counter painkillers.
Some sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, can cause similar symptoms to cystitis. Interstitial cystitis painful bladder syndrome is a different condition. It causes inflammation in your bladder. You may have cystitis-like symptoms as well as lower tummy or pelvic pain or pressure when your bladder is full.
Interstitial cystitis is difficult to diagnose and treat, so your GP may refer you to a urologist. Our short survey takes just a few minutes to complete and helps us to keep improving our health information. At Bupa we produce a wealth of free health information for you and your family. IC can cause an urgent need to urinate, a frequent need to urinate, or both.
Although IC cannot be cured, it can be treated. Researchers have found there are dietary changes you can make to help manage and avoid IC flare-ups. Asparagus, avocado, celery, black olives, cucumber, green beans, bell peppers, beans black eyed peas, garbanzo, white, pinto. Cheeses - American, mozzarella, cheddar cheese mild , feta, ricotta, string cheeses cream cheese, eggs, milk, sherbet no citrus or chocolate flavors. Cystitis isn't usually a cause for serious concern, but the symptoms can be similar to several other conditions, so it's important to get a proper diagnosis.
If you're a woman who has had cystitis before, you don't necessarily need to see your GP again. Cystitis is very common in women and mild cases often get better on their own. Speak to a pharmacist if you need any advice about treating cystitis.
However, you should see your GP if your symptoms are severe or don't start to get better in a few days, you get cystitis frequently, or you're pregnant. Children and men should always be seen by a GP if they have symptoms of cystitis, as the condition is less common and could be more serious in these groups. Cystitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, although it sometimes happens when the bladder is irritated or damaged for another reason.
Most infections are thought to occur when bacteria that live harmlessly in the bowel or on the skin get into the bladder through the urethra tube that carries urine out of your body and start to multiply. Cystitis is much more common in women than men, probably because the anus back passage is closer to the urethra in women and the urethra is much shorter. There are a number of things that can increase your chances of developing an infection in your bladder.
Some of these are outlined below. If you're unable to empty your bladder fully, any bacteria that get inside may not be flushed out when you go to the toilet and can multiply more easily. For women who have been through the menopause , or are going through it, the lining of the urethra can shrink and become thinner because of a lack of the hormone oestrogen. The natural balance of bacteria in the vagina may also change, which can allow potentially harmful bacteria to become more common.
You're more likely to get cystitis if you have diabetes — a condition where the level of sugar in your body becomes too high. High levels of sugar in your urine can provide a good environment for bacteria to multiply, so any bacteria that get into the bladder are more likely to cause cystitis. Mild cystitis will usually clear up on its own within a few days, although sometimes you may need to take antibiotics.
Women who have had cystitis before don't necessarily need to see their GP if the condition returns, as mild cases often get better without antibiotics. You can try the self-help measures below or ask your pharmacist for advice. If you've had cystitis before and don't feel you need to see your GP, the following advice may help to relieve your symptoms until the condition clears up:.
Some people find drinking cranberry juice or using products that reduce the acidity of their urine such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium citrate reduce their symptoms, but there's a lack of evidence to suggest they're effective. These products are also not suitable for everyone. Check with your GP or pharmacist before trying them if you're taking any other medication.
In some cases, your GP may prescribe a course of antibiotics. This will usually involve taking a tablet or capsule two to four times a day for three days. Antibiotics should start to have an effect quite quickly. Return to your GP if your symptoms haven't started to improve within a few days. Most people won't have any side effects from antibiotic treatment, but possible side effects can include feeling or being sick, itching , a rash and diarrhoea.
If you keep getting cystitis known as recurrent cystitis your doctor may prescribe stand-by antibiotics or continuous antibiotics. A stand-by antibiotic is a prescription you can take to a pharmacy the next time you have symptoms of cystitis, without needing to visit your GP first. Continuous antibiotics are taken for several months to prevent further episodes of cystitis. These may be prescribed:. Your doctor may also recommend some measures you can take to prevent cystitis, although it's not clear how effective these are.
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