Why is Cystitis Uva-ursi not recommended for men to take?
Although our Uva-ursi & Echinacea complex is licensed for women, it may be taken by men too, where appropriate, and our Uva-ursi complex is... Read the full answer 〉
Although our Uva-ursi & Echinacea complex is licensed for women, it may be taken by men too, where appropriate, and our Uva-ursi complex is... Read the full answer 〉
Our Cranberry Complex can be taken on a long term basis if you feel it is helping. However, I would be keen for you to try the Uva-ursi for a longer... Read the full answer 〉
Although I couldn't say for sure what the cause might be, this could be linked to symptoms of a urinary tract infection or... Read the full answer 〉
Hi Jenny, We have a blog on which foods to eat and those to avoid if you suffer from cystitis which I hope you'll find useful: Drinking water... Read the full answer 〉
Our Uva ursi Complex may be appropriate here, if the symptoms are due to a urine infection. If symptoms do not improve or start to get any worse you... Read the full answer 〉
Firstly, have you had this checked by your doctor? They can take a sample and check in case there is an infection present which could be contributing... Read the full answer 〉
Although this is individual based on your symptoms, we often don't recommend you take this remedy for longer than 6 weeks at a time. If your... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, it can, any acidic drinks such as coffee, fizzy drinks, fruit/sugar drinks can make cystitis worse. In this situation, drink plenty of plain... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, you are right in saying that unfortunately vaginal dryness can contribute to more urinary tract infections. I would recommend take our... Read the full answer 〉
You can take our Uva-ursi & Echinacea cystitis remedy for up to 6 weeks for the treatment of cystitis: Take 15 drops in a small splash of water up... Read the full answer 〉
We don't generally recommend Uva-ursi for maintenance, but as you are still recovering from the infection it may be useful. I would recommend... Read the full answer 〉
Unfortunately a prolapsed bladder can make bladder infections more likely. My advice would be to consider trying some pelvic floor exercise which may... Read the full answer 〉
Fizzy drinks often contain sugar, artificial sweeteners and even caffeine, all of which can act as irritants to the bladder and digestive tract, I... Read the full answer 〉
You could try taking our remedy for cystitis, Uva-Ursi, which is often helpful in cases of interstitial cystitis when there is no infection... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, stress and a lack of sleep can certainly have an impact - this can affect your immune system for one, is thought to often be a major... Read the full answer 〉
There is often confusion surrounding this and this is mainly because different areas of the body work best at a different pH. For example, urine with... Read the full answer 〉
Cranberry has been shown to counter the ease with which bacteria adhere to the surface of the bladder lining. This makes it harder for them to... Read the full answer 〉
As well as taking care with your diet, observing good hygiene when going to the toilet, inserting tampons and having sex, it is sensible to avoid... Read the full answer 〉
There are many helpful things you can do diet-wise to reduce the likelihood of cystitis. • Drink at least 1.5 litres of still, plain water daily to... Read the full answer 〉
No, it’s a bacterial infection that cannot be caught and cannot spread to another person. It may appear to be spread by sexual contact, but the... Read the full answer 〉
A urine sample is given to the doctor, who sends it for testing. A urinary tract infection is deemed to be present when the number of bacteria in the... Read the full answer 〉
Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder. It starts when bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli) attach successfully to the mucosal... Read the full answer 〉
Yes, but it’s not as common in men or in children as in women. Cystitis is an infection of the bladder caused by bacteria from nearby skin... Read the full answer 〉
If you suffer from both recurring thrush and cystitis, or find that when you develop one, the other follows soon after, you’ll know how frustrating it can be.
Find out what the link isEmma our women's health advisor recommends Uva-ursi & Echinacea complex to help ease symptoms of cystitis and Cranberry Complex to maintain bladder health.
Learn more about CystitisCystitis is sometimes known as ‘honeymoon cystitis’. Why? Well, during sex, bacteria can spread from the perineum to the urethral opening. The risk of developing cystitis is therefore increased depending on the frequency you have intercourse (sorry honeymooners!).
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