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Cystitis

Feature: Cystitis in women

First of all: there is no one remedy that will prevent cystitis. There are a number of different strategies – like drinking a lot of water or avoiding stress – but they have not been studied enough in scientific research. Yet it still might be worth paying attention to some factors when going about your daily routine. And there is help if you have acute symptoms.

Research summaries

Urinary tract infections: Do antibiotics help?

Three or more days of antibiotics almost always ensure that the symptoms of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection will go away quickly. Taking antibiotics over five days or more can get rid of the last of the bacteria causing the infection, but the longer the treatment, the more adverse effects there are. more...