Cystitis, like any other disease, requires medical attention. But most often, women suffering from this disease prefer to self-medicate. In today's article, we will not talk about how important a specialist consultation is, we will talk about what
first aid for cystitis should be
.Preparations for cystitis
For many, the easiest way to get rid of cystitis is to buy an antibiotic. But be careful, improperly selected medicine can worsen the condition and turn your disease into a chronic one. Here is a list of drugs that are most often used in the treatment of cystitis.
"Fitolizin" is a cystitis drug that is made on a plant basis. Its composition includes herbs such as parsley root, birch leaves and others. Doctors often prescribe this medicine to treat a urinary tract infection. This drug can be used both in acute form of the disease, and in chronic. The medicine "Fitolizin" has an anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect. This drug is produced from cystitis in the form of a gel. Treatment lasts from five to seven days. For more information on how to take Fitolizin gel, read the instructions for the medicine.
"Monural" - a drug for cystitis, is available in powder form.
It is used in the treatment of acute bacterial urinary tract infection. The medicine is applied once. If necessary, reception is possible after three days. It has a good effect in acute cystitis.
"Furadonin" - this a cystitis drug is considered a universal medicine, since it is suitable for the treatment of almost all diseases of the urinary system. It is taken in a course of up to seven days. Side effects are nausea and vomiting. In addition, to relieve pain, you can take No-Shpa tablets.
Herbs for Cystitis
A good effect is possessed by infusions of herbs that can relieve the symptoms of the disease and cure it. For the treatment of acute cystitis, an infusion of mountain ash, celandine, a decoction of
flax seeds, and a honey solution are well suited. You can also brew lingonberries, cranberries and other berries that contain vitamin C. In addition to decoctions, sharp cuts with cystitis can be removed with the help of baths.
Nutrition for cystitis
If you want the disease to recede soon, pay attention to your diet. With cystitis, a special diet is recommended, which excludes from its diet all spicy, smoked, salty, carbonated and alcoholic. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids. Together with it, all bacteria and unhealthy microflora will leave the body. During illness, the amount of fluid consumed should be up to four liters per day (in addition to soups, vegetables and fruits). An excellent remedy is cranberry juice. It is considered one of the best drinks that should be consumed with cystitis. With his help, even the most severe attack of the disease will recede. But be careful: its consumption is contraindicated for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.