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Nutrition for cystitis

Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, and can be the result of irritation, bruising or it can be the result of infection caused by the bacteria Escherichia coliand sometimes by Chlamydia, or even a combination of all three. Cystitis occurs far more frequently in women than men because the tube (urethra) that runs from the bladder to the outside of the body is much shorter in women than it is in men. Making it easier for bacteria to travel to a woman’s bladder than to a man’s. In addition the opening to the urethra is close to both the anus and the vagina in women, making it easy for bacteria to enter the urethra and travel up to the bladder. In men there is quite a distance between the two; however, when it does occur in men it can be a sign of more serious problems such as prostatitis.

Typical symptoms of cystitis

  • Urgency to pass urine every few minutes or so, with little urine to pass.
  • Burning pain during urination
  • Pain in the lower abdomen and back
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Painful burning sensation at the outer end of the urethra
  • Fever
  • Dark urine with a very strong smell
  • Passing blood in the urine

Traditional treatment of Cystitis usually involves taking antibiotics, however, this will not only kill the pathogenic bacteria causing the infection but it will also wipe out all your beneficial bacteria. This can lead to an overgrowth of opportunistic yeasts like Candida Albicans, leaving you susceptible to infections such as Thrush.

How can nutrition help with Cystitis?

The key to treating Cystitis naturally is to boost the immune system to help prevent infections gaining hold. What we will do here at The Nutritional Therapy Clinic is give you detailed information on food to avoid, and also what foods to increase, especially those that have particular immune boosting properties. This information will include, where necessary, recipes and information on healthy food choices from shops and restaurants. This is a condition that responds very well to nutrition and supplements.

Call now for a no obligation free chat, to find out how nutrition can help you.

Tele: 07879 657777 or email emma@thenutritionaltherapyclinic.co.uk