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Does coffee make cystitis worse?

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 water and take some Uva-ursi & Echinacea drops until the condition clears up.

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Can cystitis and thrush be linked?

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.

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Here’s what I recommend

Emma our women's health advisor recommends Uva-ursi complex to help ease symptoms of cystitis and cranberry to maintain bladder health.

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Did you know?

Cystitis 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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