{"id":29762,"date":"2021-08-29T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-29T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=29762"},"modified":"2025-06-12T17:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T17:59:50","slug":"cystitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/cystitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Cystitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a typical occurrence in women.\u00a0Roughly 40% develop a UTI at some stage of their lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A UTI has resulted in 8 million visits to a health center and 100,000 hospital admissions across the United States.\u00a0In just a year of getting an infection to the urinary pathway, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">27% to 46%<\/a> of female patients will have a second UTI.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis is a type of UTI that typically affects the female population, but it can affect men too. Although it isn\u2019t always a serious problem, cystitis can be a nuisance to deal with.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It should go away in a couple of days, and the symptoms should subside.\u00a0But, to get cystitis under control, you should know what you are dealing with and how best to manage it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-cystitis\"><strong>What is Cystitis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis is an infection that influences the lower urinary tract. Or, more precisely, the bladder.\u00a0It makes the bladder wall inflamed. The bladder and urethra are normally free of microbes.\u00a0But, when bacteria fasten to the bladder, that\u2019s when the organ develops irritation and inflammation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis in the bladder can appear in people of all ages. It also affects both men and women.\u00a0Roughly 80% of UTIs are triggered by bacteria from the bowel that get to the urinary tract.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis falls into two broad categories: complicated or uncomplicated cystitis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uncomplicated-cystitis\"><strong>Uncomplicated Cystitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Uncomplicated cystitis refers to a UTI in women and men.\u00a0An uncomplicated <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-tract-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary tract infection<\/a> prompts acute urinary symptoms like <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/frequent-urination-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary frequency<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/difficulty-urinating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dysuria<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-urgency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary urgency<\/a>.\u00a0This happens in healthy women who are not pregnant.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3337529\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Uncomplicated cystitis<\/a> is the reason for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482435\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">95%<\/a> of cases in standard practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Acute cystitis doesn\u2019t provoke any abnormalities.\u00a0With it, the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/chronic-inflammation-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation<\/a> of the urinary bladder appears suddenly.\u00a0It can affect the urinary tract \u2013 urethra, bladder, and ureter.\u00a0Despite its frequent occurrence, acute cystitis can still be uncomfortable to deal with.\u00a0The genital pain, trouble urinating, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/natural-urinary-urgency-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary urgency<\/a> can affect your day-to-day life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complicated-cystitis\"><strong>Complicated Cystitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK436013\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Complicated cystitis<\/a> is connected to risk factors that make a person prone to infection. Or the possibility of that person failing antibiotic therapy.\u00a0A complicated urinary tract infection is more likely to fail treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When treating a complicated UTI, like recurrent cystitis, patients need to take antibiotics for a longer period. Recurrent infections that re-appear despite proper treatment are what experts call complicated.\u00a0That\u2019s why recurrent UTI management requires well-coordinated care.\u00a0Doctors will choose the best oral therapy for treating any recurrent urinary tract infection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-signs-that-can-help-you-spot-the-problem\"><strong>Key Signs That Can Help You Spot the Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When there is a bladder infection, people have trouble peeing.\u00a0The bladder lining has been in touch with bacteria, which begins to affect the urine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The symptoms of the bladder condition are easy to recognize. They include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Uncomfortable urine sensations<\/strong> \u2013 stinging, burning, or aching when peeing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Overactive bladder<\/strong> \u2013 needing to urinate more often than usual.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Change in urine color and smell<\/strong> \u2013 the urine becomes cloudy, dark, and smelly.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Stomach or bladder pain<\/strong> \u2013 the lower area becomes sensitive, triggering pelvic pain.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Exhaustion<\/strong> \u2013 feeling unwell, tired, or sick.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Blood in urine<\/strong> \u2013 the pee that comes from the urinary tract \u2013 urethra, bladder, or kidneys, carries a little blood. The urine appears red, pink, or cola-colored. This is also a typical <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/bladder-cancer-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptom of bladder cancer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then, there are the interstitial cystitis symptoms.\u00a0You shouldn\u2019t confuse IC with simple cystitis.\u00a0Roughly 700,000 to 1 million Americans have interstitial cystitis.\u00a0This chronic condition causes constant bladder discomfort and pain. And also affects the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/pelvic-floor-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pelvic floor<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Urinating with IC causes frequent pain.\u00a0Since the bladder wall becomes irritated and inflamed, the amount of urine that comes out causes stiffening and scarring of the bladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The IC symptoms vary from person to person.\u00a0They can range from mild pressure to moderate discomfort, tenderness, and severe pelvic and bladder pain.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The intensity of the pain changes as the patient empties or fills the bladder.\u00a0That\u2019s why it is not uncommon to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/sexual-health\/dyspareunia-painful-sex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pain during intercourse<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>IC is also linked with other chronic illnesses and pain syndromes like irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, and fibromyalgia.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-could-be-the-reason-for-these-urinary-problems\"><strong>What Could Be the Reason for These Urinary Problems?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A urinary tract infection can happen from an infection or damage to the bladder.\u00a0According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459322\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2021 research<\/a>, most acute uncomplicated cystitis in women is stirred up by Escherichia coli\u00a0(86%).\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>E. coli is present all around us; in our food, environment, and even the intestine of animals and humans. The majority of urinary troubles occur when infections get through the urethra, and into the bladder.\u00a0They then multiply and spark a urinary tract infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other than bacteria, these causes can also lead to cystitis.\u00a0They include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Having sex or friction<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Relying on a diaphragm for contraception<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-catheters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary catheter<\/a> (a tube that\u2019s meant to drain the bladder)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Wiping from back to front after urinating<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Using chemical irritants that the skin can\u2019t handle, like bubble baths or perfumed soaps<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Bladder tissue damage from a recent surgery<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Being on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/chemotherapy-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chemo<\/a> or radiotherapy for pelvic treatment<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>[bensnaturalhealthIinlineLeadGen id =&#8221;2&#8243; list_name=&#8221;funnel_a2_aatp\u201d]<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-makes-the-body-susceptible-to-cystitis\"><strong>What Makes the Body Susceptible to Cystitis?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A couple of factors could increase the likelihood of developing this particular urinary tract infection.\u00a0Having trouble with bladder capacity can lead to a bladder infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bladder-stones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bladder stones<\/a> can be a springboard for blockages in the urinary pathways.\u00a0A bladder stone features just 5% of all urinary tract stones.\u00a0But, it is responsible for 8% of mortality from kidney stone disease in developed countries.\u00a0The rates are even higher in developing nations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pregnancy can add more fuel to the fire. It prompts pressure on the bladder. Based on a <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/luts.12182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">recent study<\/a>, 31.3%\u00a0of pregnant women experienced mild <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-incontinence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary incontinence<\/a>. 59.7% had moderate urinary problems, and 9% had severe urine leaks.\u00a0For many, these urinary troubles happened a couple of times a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In men, having an <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enlarged prostate<\/a> can make them vulnerable to cystitis.\u00a0The enlargement gets worse with age.\u00a0It can eventually lead to bladder infection and damage. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Menopause is another contributor.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2019\/05\/190511083926.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Research<\/a> shows that UTI recurrence rates range from 16% to 36% in premenopausal women. But get to a staggering 55% after menopause. Since menopause disrupts the natural bacteria balance in the vagina, it could also make it susceptible to bacterial infection. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-relieve-bladder-inflammation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bladder inflammation<\/a>.\u00a0The urethra becomes exposed to an infection that can eventually spread towards the bladder. In some cases, it can cause bacterial cystitis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/what-causes-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diabetes<\/a> is another problem that stirs the pot for acute cystitis or interstitial cystitis.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/symptoms-of-high-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased blood sugar<\/a> creates a breeding ground for bacteria.\u00a0That\u2019s why the bladder becomes susceptible to cystitis and other urinary problems.\u00a0With proper antibiotics and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/how-to-control-blood-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blood sugar control<\/a>, diabetes patients can reduce the occurrence of UTI.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-the-right-time-to-ask-for-help-nbsp\"><strong>When Is the Right Time to Ask for Help?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If cystitis doesn\u2019t go away on its own in over four days, then talk with a doctor.\u00a0If left unmanaged, it could prompt a kidney infection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>So, if you are worried you might be dealing with interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome, it is best to get a diagnosis.\u00a0Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urologist<\/a> or nephrologist. They specialize in treating urinary tract disorders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a specialist, consult with a primary care provider first. They can recommend an expert for your urinary tract issues.\u00a0They can suggest antibiotics to keep the bladder pain syndrome in check or manage the UTI.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diagnosis\"><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When booking a doctor\u2019s appointment, you will talk about your medical history and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/male-uti-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTI symptoms<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The doctor will then suggest one of the following tests:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Cystoscopy<\/strong> \u2013 Based on <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30138684\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reports<\/a>, over 173,000 women and more than 286,000 men had a cystoscopy in 2014. A doctor inserts a thin tube with a camera to observe the urinary tract for a UTI.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Urine sample<\/strong> \u2013 Often known as the primary diagnostic option, urine analysis can help identify pus, bacteria, or blood in the urine.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Imaging<\/strong> \u2013 If the doctor can\u2019t find any signs of an infection, then they could suggest ultrasound or X-ray. But, this is best left for finding serious structural abnormalities, like a tumor, for example.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Pelvic exam<\/strong> \u2013 In interstitial cystitis, doctors suggest a detailed examination of the pelvic organs and external genitals. This includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/rectal-prolapse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rectum and anus<\/a>. This is a go-to choice for IC patients.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-right-treatment-strategy\"><strong>What\u2019s the Right Treatment Strategy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The treatment varies based on the type of cystitis.\u00a0If the urinary tract has bacterial cystitis, antibiotics are at the forefront of adequate treatment.\u00a0They are the \u201cbread and butter\u201d of treating any kind of UTI.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These options include <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/foods-when-taking-nitrofurantoin-macrodantin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nitrofurantoi<\/a>n, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, oral phenazopyridine, etc.\u00a0But, the drugs used will depend on how often you had the infection, how often it occurs, and whether it caused serious pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interstitial cystitis requires medication, nerve stimulation, and bladder manipulation.\u00a0Patients can either consume the tablets or insert them into the bladder.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nerve stimulation uses controlled electrical pulses that ease the aches and relieve the pressure on the urinary pathways.\u00a0Bladder manipulation, like stretching the bladder with gas, water, or surgery, can help the urinary tract.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Doctors also use bladder instillation.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1879522614000700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Studies<\/a> indicate that instillation proved to be an efficient treatment for 48.4% of patients with IC compared to conventional therapy.\u00a0During treatment, a doctor inserts a solution into the bladder via a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/urinary-catheters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">catheter<\/a> and releases the solution after a short time.\u00a0The wash can assist the urinary tract by increasing the capacity of the bladder and relaxing the muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>But, to establish better urinary control, bladder retraining can help.\u00a0Patients get to control their urge to urinate and calm the aches.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-remedies-for-temporary-relief\"><strong>Home Remedies For Temporary Relief<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis can cause a lot of pain.\u00a0What you can do is try to ease the symptoms without irritating the skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A couple of at-home tactics can help do the trick. These include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Staying hydrated<\/strong> \u2013 The more water you drink, the easier it is for the body to dilute the urine. That means it can flush out the bacteria quicker even when the urinary tract experiences serious discomfort.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Avoiding irritants<\/strong> \u2013 Some products like deodorants, lotions, soaps, and spermicides can irritate the skin. When you avoid using them, you can reduce the symptoms and possibly prevent a cystitis recurrence.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Using a heating pad<\/strong> \u2013 Heating pads are a practical option for curbing the pain, especially in the lower abdomen. But, it also relieves the pressure on the bladder, making it easier to function. Women use a heating pad to curb <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bladder-spasms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bladder spasms<\/a>, cramps, and menstrual pain.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complications-from-cystitis\"><strong>Complications from Cystitis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you receive proper and on-time treatment, this kind of UTI rarely triggers complications.\u00a0But, if it turns into a serious infection and you don\u2019t manage it, then complications can occur.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>They include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Blood in the urine<\/strong> \u2013 Cystitis causes blood cells to come out with the urine. This rarely happens in people with uncomplicated cystitis. But, it can occur with more complex infections or due to chemo-induced cystitis.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Kidney damage and infection<\/strong> \u2013 When a patient ignores their UTI for a long time, it can spread to the kidneys and damage these organs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outlook\"><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UTI can happen to anyone. Cystitis is one of those types of UTI that often develop.\u00a0However, if you learn to recognize the problem, you can seek adequate treatment.\u00a0Although the infection is not always a cause for concern for the urinary pathways, you should still keep it under control.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Talk with a doctor if cystitis lasts more than four days.\u00a0If the condition drastically impacts the urinary tract, then you will receive proper medication.\u00a0With fast action, you can avoid complications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UTIs rarely go unnoticed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of how many people are struggling with these infections, you can picture their impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cystitis is a type of UTI that affects hundreds of thousands of women and men.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It can get in the way of their daily routines, trigger aches and discomfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the at-home treatments listed here, you can keep those issues at bay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For medication therapy, be sure to consult with a specialist.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-up\"><em>Next Up<\/em><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":27673,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-prevent-a-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1-1024x256.jpg\" alt=\"how to prevent uti\" class=\"wp-image-27673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-to-Prevent-UTI-9-Top-Tips-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/how-to-prevent-a-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 Ways To Prevent A UTI<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a typical occurrence in women.\u00a0Roughly 40% develop a UTI at some stage of their lives.\u00a0 A UTI has resulted in 8 million visits to a health center and 100,000 hospital admissions across the United States.\u00a0In just a year of getting an infection to the urinary pathway, 27% to 46% of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":29761,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[38],"health_topic":[124,138],"class_list":["post-29762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-the-prostate-2","health_topic-prostate-health","health_topic-urinary-symptoms"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cystitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Ben&#039;s Natural Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cystitis is an infection that influences the lower urinary tract and makes the bladder wall inflamed. 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