What do you take for cystitis?

So, you woke up this morning and BAM! Suddenly, it feels like the devil is using your bladder as a punching bag. Congratulations! You may have cystitis.

Cystitis is probably not on anyone’s list of favorite things – besides urologists (who are kind of weird) – but never fear! There are many ways to address the issue.

What exactly IS cystitis?

Before we dive into treatment options, let’s discuss what cystitis actually is. Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder that can cause discomfort and pain while peeing. So if your nether areas feel like they’re being seared by some sort of unholy fire whenever you try to have a tinkle or experience urgency-free urination then there’s something going on down there.

How did I get this Unholy Malady?

Nice Work Sherlock! It could be due to:

  • A bacterial infection.
  • Irritation from certain products such as soaps or bubble baths (they lied when saying ‘bubbles would make everything better’).
  • Urethral obstruction by an enlarged prostate
  • STI
    ##### But how was YOUR weekend?

Symptoms vary depending on severity — look out for lower abdominal tenderness coupled with cloudy/ bloody urine along-with frequent urge to pee.

Well congratulations my dear friend; welcome aboard our flaming boat called Cystopia!

Okay… Enough doom and gloom talk–let’s explore some possible solutions!

Home Remedies

First off: mild cases of cystitis often resolve within 5-6 days without any medication (Note: wait more than 10 days before seeking medical help). Below listed home remedies might speed up recovery including:
– Drink plenty water making sure line-of-fire stays hydrated during battle against bacteria which means increase fluid intake and less caffeine/alcohol/’sugar rush’ drinks.
– Cranberry juice with anti-adhesive components – a vital ingredient in cranberries – can shorten the duration of symptoms by stopping bacteria from clinging inside your bladder (‘eew’).
– Avoid sexual activities (ouchy) as intercourse may irritate urethra increasing risk for bacterial invasion. (Who needs sex anyways!)

Ugh, This is Awful… What else?

What if these tactics haven’t helped you?

Over-The-Counter Solutions

When diagnosed early, Cystitis has highest chance of being cured without prescription medication.

Theses remedies include [1]:
– Ibuprofen: relieves pain and helps reduce inflammation (
Note: Not for children below 3 Months & individuals with asthma)
– Pain-relieving Gels: Designed to be applied directly on genital region covering the anus or surrounding skin like Vagisil which gently numbs the affected area reducing irritation.

Any pharmacy would keep both types of medicines and don’t require any prescriptions.

The mentioned remedies aforementioned should manage mild cases however severe ones might need further treatment.

Prescribed Medication

In more serious cases when home/non-prescription measures have failed it’s best to visit local doctor who diagnose cystitis by asking questions regarding present situation along-with possible urology exam. After that you’re likely to be given antibiotics such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole/nitrofurantoin depending on degree/severity/infection causing bacteria in urine sample test specific lab diagnostic reports are conducted afterwards (it’s interesting what they can do with just a little bit pee!)

A few things must be kept in mind while trying out prescribed medications; make sure:

  • To complete full course preventing return of infection due to prematurely ending medication.

More Serious Treatment Options

For people struggling severely there are still some more involved options left even though they’re rare, such as catheterisation. (Note: this involves insertion of a thin tube-like device into urethra inside urinary bladder to drain urine)

Hopefully your cystitis doesn’t get that serious!

We’ve listed some effective remedies to help against cystitis but prevention is the key my friend so follow these tips:
– Hygiene: Main cause of bacteria and bad hygiene can be avoided by keeping private areas clean , wiping front-to-back after finishing business in toilet with toilet paper should also become a habit.
– Tight underwear or synthetic fabric must be avoided at all costs since it’s important for nether-regions-circulation – cotton underwear are preferred.

Wow! Some might say preventing Cystitismight requires sacrifice…or heck, just join an abbey! But others may agree that its better than suffering through inflamed blistering agony!

Final Thoughts

Nobody wants their tinkle-time to feel like a trip down-route 666 hence proactive steps should be taken towards exceeding maximum genital cleanliness even if you already facing cystitis-related issues, home remedies along-with necessary medication provided by prescription will sure give you great relief while further medical attention becomes vital if symptoms persists beyond normal limit.

Remember , Maintain Regular Woosah Session, Keep Nether Regions Clean And Stay Safe !

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