cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by a urine infection. Some women have recurring bouts of cystitis. About half of all women have at least one bout of cystitis. For many, only one or two bouts occur in their lifetime. However, recurring bouts of cystitis occur in some women. This most commonly occurs in women in their late 20s and in women aged over 55. Recurrent cystitis in women is very common now.
Why do some women have recurring cystitis?
Your body has defences to prevent bacteria from causing cystitis. The mucus around your vagina and opening of your urethra is slightly acid which prevents bacteria from multiplying. Although bacteria may thrive in urine, you empty your bladder regularly which flushes urine out. Also, the cells that line your urethra and bladder have some resistance against bacteria.
In most cases, there is no absolute reason why cystitis recurs. There is usually no problem with your bladder or defence (immune) system that can be identified. It is possible there may be a slight alteration in the ability of the body to resist bacteria getting into the bladder and causing infection. A slight variation in the body's defence may tip the balance in favour of bacteria to cause infection.
What remedy can help to eradicate recurrent cystitis in women?
Herbal medicine named
Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill can eradicate recurrent cystitis in women. In Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill, materials such as polygonum aviculare, dianthus superbus, talc and plantago can clear heat and promot diuresis. Houttuynia can clear toxic materials. Safflower is able to promote blood circulation. There are also various pure herbs which can help patients improve physical conditioning in the meidicine. In addition, compared with western medicines, traditional Chinese medicine can keep a long-lasting effect, has no side effect and drug resistance. In general, suffers can recover within three months.
