cystitis (Inflammation of
the urinary Bladder)
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| Description |
| The term 'cystitis' refers
to inflammation of the urinary bladder.
The recurrence of cystitis may, in some
cases, be associated with kidney troubles. |
| Root Causes |
- Infections from kidneys, the
urethra: Cystitis may result
from infections in other parts connected
with or adjacent to the bladder such
as the kidneys, the urethra, the vagina,
or the prostate gland.
- Irritation and inflammation
in the bladder, constipation:
There may be local irritation and inflammation
in the bladder if urine is retained
there for an unduly long time. Cystitis
may also result from severe constipation.
- Stones in kidneys, enlarged
prostate: Other conditions
like an infected kidney, stones in the
kidneys or bladder, or an enlarged prostate
may also lead to this disorder.
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| Symptoms |
- Burning sensation on passing
of urine: The patient complains
of an almost continual urge to void
and a burning sensation on passing urine.
- Pain in the pelvis and lower
abdomen: There may be a feeling
of pain in the pelvis and lower abdomen.
The urine may become thick, dark, and
stringy. It may have an unpleasant smell
and may contain blood or pus. Some pain
in the lower back may also be felt in
certain cases.
- Rise in temperature:
In an acute stage, there may be a rise
in body temperature. In the chronic
form of cystitis, the symptoms are similar
but generally less severe and longer
lasting, and without a fever.
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| Home Remedies |
- Cucumber Juice:
Cucumber juice is one of the most useful
home remedies in the treatment of cystitis.
It is a very effective diuretic. A cup
of this juice, mixed with one teaspoon
of honey and a tablespoon of fresh lime
juice should be given three times daily.
- Drumstick Flowers:
Fresh juice of the flowers of drumstick
is another effective remedy for cystitis.
For better results, a teaspoon of the
juice, mixed with half a glass of tender
coconut water, should be given twice
daily. It acts as a diuretic in the
treatment of this disease.
- Radish Leaves: The
juice of radish leaves is valuable in
cystitis. A cup of this juice should
be given once daily, in the morning,
for a fortnight.
- Lady's Fingers: Fresh
lady's fingers are useful in cystitis.
A decoction made of 100 gm of lady's
fingers and 200 ml of water should be
taken twice daily in the treatment of
this disease.
- Spinach: A quantity
of 100 ml of fresh spinach juice, taken
with an equal quantity of tender coconut
water twice a day, is considered beneficial
in the treatment of cystitis. It acts
as a very effective and safe diuretic
due to the combined action of both nitrates
and potassium.
- Lemon: Lemon has
proved valuable in cystitis. A teaspoon
of lemon juice should be put in 180
ml of boiling water. It should then
be allowed to cool and 60 ml of this
water should be taken every two hours
from 8 am to 12 noon for the treatment
of this condition. This eases the burning
sensation and also stops bleeding in
cystitis
- Barley: Half a glass
each of barley gruel, mixed with buttermilk
and the juice of half a lime, is an
excellent diuretic. It is beneficial
in the treatment of cystitis, and may
be taken twice daily.
- Sandalwood Oil: The
oil of sandalwood is also considered
valuable in this disease. This oil should
be given in doses of five drops in the
beginning and gradually increased to
ten to thirty drops. The efficacy of
this oil can be increased by the addition
of one teaspoon of ajwain mixed in a
glass of water, or ten grams of ginger
mixed in a cup water.
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| Precautions |
- Maintain a good daily fluid intake
- at least 1.5 - 2 litres of water per
day.
- If you are prone to cystitis, empty
your bladder fully before bedtime and
immediately after intercourse.
- Research has shown that drinking
300 ml of cranberry juice per day reduces
your risk of cystitis by 50%. Alternatively,
take cranberry extracts in a capsule
form.
- Avoid constipation - constipation
reduces the bladder's ability to empty.
- Dandelion supplement acts as a powerful
diuretic, ensuring that infecting bacteria
are passed out of the body before they
can cause an inflammatory reaction.
The supplement has been shown to be
effective in preventing recurrent cystitis,
but always ensure you are maintaining
good fluid intake per day.
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| Herbal Products |
| Products |
Dosage |
Purchase |
| Chandanasava |
15-30 ML Twice Daily
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| Chandan
Ka Tel (Sandalwood Oil) |
5 Drops Twice Daily |
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| Chandraprava
Bati |
2-4 Tabs Thrice Daily
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