Cystitis/treatment Mild cystitis will usually clear up on its own within a few days, although sometimes you may need to take antibiotics. See a GP for advice and treatment if:
Women who have had cystitis before or who have had mild symptoms for less than 3 days don't necessarily need to see a GP, as mild cases often get better without antibiotics. You can try some self-help measures or ask a pharmacist for advice. Things you can try yourself If you have had cystitis before and don't feel you need to see a GP, or had mild symptoms for less than 3 days, the following advice may help to relieve your symptoms until the condition clears up:
Some people believe drinking cranberry juice or using products that lowers the acidity of their urine (such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium citrate) reduces their symptoms, but there's a lack of evidence to suggest they're effective. These products also aren't suitable for everyone. Check with a GP or pharmacist before trying them if you're taking any other medication. Antibiotics In some cases, a GP may prescribe a course of antibiotics. This will usually involve taking a tablet or capsule 2 to 4 times a day for 3 days. For some women, they'll be prescribed for 5 to 10 days. Antibiotics should start to have an effect quite quickly. Go back to your GP if your symptoms haven't started to improve within a few days. Most people won't have any side effects from antibiotic treatment, but possible side effects can include feeling or being sick, itching, a rash and diarrhoea. If cystitis keeps coming back If you keep getting cystitis (recurrent cystitis), a doctor may prescribe stand-by antibiotics or continuous antibiotics. A stand-by antibiotic is a prescription you can take to a pharmacy the next time you have symptoms of cystitis without needing to visit a GP first. Continuous antibiotics are taken for several months to prevent further episodes of cystitis. These may be prescribed:
Your doctor may also recommend some measures you can take to prevent cystitis, although it's not clear how effective these are. BestCareCompare | ||||||
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