Cystitis, the inflammation of the bladder, is usually secondary to ascending urinary tract
infections. Other organs such as the kidney, prostate, and urethra, may be involved.
Acute cystitis is characterized by frequent and painful urination. Chronic cystitis occurs
secondary to some other lesion with possibly pyuria as the only symptom. Interstitial
cystitis is a chronically irritable and painful inflammatory bladder condition. It is not
known what causes it. Most commonly seen in women between the ages of 30 and 70, this
disease is not life-threatening, but the extreme pain can be intolerable. If there is a
presence of Hunner's ulcer of the bladder, diagnosis of interstitial cystitis is confirmed.
This type of cystitis is marked by frequent urination, waking from sleep to urinate
(nocturia),, and suprapublic pain when the bladder fills. There is no curative therapy.
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Cystitis
ystitis is defined as
inflammation of the bladder. It occurs mostly in women, however, it can affect men and
children of all ages. The main symptoms are frequency and urgency in urination, waking to
urinate, pain or burning when urinating, and cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor. Mainly
caused by coliform bacteria, a common occupant of the bowel. Other bacteria or infection
may be involved as well, such as Escherichia coli, and Chlamydia, especially in sexually
active women.
Juniper berry is effective
as it is alterative, meaning it decreases uric acid, and is a powerful bacterial
disinfectant. It is often recommended in the treatment of urinary tract infections such as
cystitis and urethritis. The antiseptic volatile oil, excreted in the urine and disinfecting
the urinary tract as it passes through, contains terpinen-4-ol. This compound has ben shown
to increase the glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys.
Uva Ursi (or Bearberry)
contains the glucoside Arbutin, which, because of its diuretic action, is largely absorbed
unchanged and then excreted by the kidneys. During excretion, Arbutin acts as an antiseptic
on the urinary mucous membrane.
Burdock root, an excellent
detoxifying agent, exercises a diuretic effect on the kidneys and helps them quickly filter
impurities from the blood. The polyacetylenes in Burdock also inhibit the growth of bacteria
andfungi. This prevents infections, including those that may be responsible for cystitis.
Another powerful diuretic, Dandelion ensures that infection-causing bacterias are passed from the body before they
can cause inflammation. Dandelion has been shown effective in preventing recurrent cystitis;
however, good fluid intake should be maintained daily. Other useful herbal supplements
to aid the cystitis sufferer are
Goldenseal,
Licorice,
Nettles, and
Black Walnut.
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