Bacterial Cystitis is the inflamation of the urinary bladder cause by coliform bacteria. Women are mostly got infected due to anatomic reason. Short distance between anus and urethra- meaning the shorter the distance for the bacteria to travel from anus to urethra compare to men who have a longer distance between urethral opening to bladder.

CAUSATIVE AGENT:

Mostly E.Coli

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS of DISEASE:

burning, painful, frequent urination Pressure in the lower pelvis Foul or strong urine odor

CAUSES:

1. Poor Hygiene. Improper technique of wiping or cleaning the genital area. Wiping technique should be from urethra down to anus. From dirtiest to cleanest past. 2. Sexual intercourse may increase the risk of cystitis because bacteria can be introduced into the bladder through the urethra during sexual activity.

MODE OF TRANSMISSION:

Direct tranmission of bacteria from the bowel through the urethra into the bladder

TREATMENT:

Antibiotic treament usuallu determined by urine culture to ID the causative agent for proper antibiotic treament.

Drug of choice nitrofurantoin macrocrystals (macrodantin) or Bactrim (sulfa).Antibiotic usually the treatment of bladder infection BUT using antibiotic causes some harmful effect to the body. E. Coli responding well from antibiotic used but some E.Coli will survived the antibiotic and will mutate and breeds a new E.Coli that is antibiotic-resistant. Using of antibiotic will also destroy not only the bad microoranism but also the good bacteria in our digestive system.

Lets Go Natural:

Natural Remedies:

1. Drink a lot of water, around 64 ounces a day to flush the bladder and get rid of the infection. Once bacteria enter the bladder, they are normally removed through urination. With small intake of water, urination seldom occur thus bacterial multiplication will take place instead there would be frequent flushing of urine out of the bladder when theres increase of water intake.

2. Cranberry or Blueberry. Cranberries and blueberries has a component that stops E.Coli to stick at the bladder walls that cause infections. Take 24 ounces of unsweetened Cranberry or Blueberry juice a day.

3. Use of Vitamin C and A. Vitamin C and Vitamin A strengthen the inner surface of the bladder, making it harder for the bacteria to stick To beat the infection, he recommends a daily dose of 1,000 to 4,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 50,000 international units of vitamin A (taken under medical supervision).

4. MAGNESIUM CITRATE: Banish the Bacteria This nutritional supplement creates alkaline urine, which makes it harder for E.coli to survive. Recommends taking 300 to 400 milligrams a day of this supplement for as long as you have the infection.

5. Salt water douche. Dissolve plenty of salt in warm water and bathe the affected region until symptoms subside.