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Physio could help banish cystitis.
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New treatment for urinary tract infections.
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Avoid contracting cystitis with some life changes.
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How to prevent cystitis
For people who suffer from recurrent cystitis, learning how to prevent cystitis can help you live a fuller life. Here are just a few ways you can help prevent cystitis at home.
- Drink lots of water, ideally 1.5 litres, every day
- Go to the toilet to urinate as soon as you need to
- Each time you pass water, try to empty your bladder completely
- After going to the toilet, always wipe from front to back
- If you tend to get cystitis after sex, it might help to go to the toilet before and after sex
- Some women find drinking cranberry juice helps prevent cystitis attacks. Studies have shown that proanthocyanidins (PACs) found in cranberries prevent bacteria from sticking to the cells that line the bladder, thus helping to encourage a healthy urinary system. 11,12.
Visit our Cymalon Cranberry Extract (food supplement) page for more information.
You can get information on cystitis relief as well. Equipped with the knowledge of how to prevent and relieve cystitis before it has a chance to take hold, you can face each day with confidence!