Generally, inflammation of the bladder, or cystitis, is a result of a cold. ‘Whatever results from a cold can only be taken away through heat’ is an ancient law of natural therapy. Since it also applies to the bladder, hot herbal packs, compresses and prolonged sitz baths are very successful aids in treating cystitis. The water used to prepare a compress should be as hot as the hands can bear when wringing out the cloth. The sitz bath should have a temperature of 37-38 °C (98-99 °F) in order not to cause any congestion. This should be carefully observed, particularly if the patient has high blood pressure or a weak heart. The sitz bath should be continued for half an hour, with hot water being added from time to time to maintain a constant temperature.
Certain bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus and sometimes colibacillus can often be responsible for bladder infections. In rare cases the bladder may be affected by tuberculosis, a condition more likely to occur if the patient already has a kidney tuberculosis, which permits the bacillus to enter the bladder through the kidney and manifest itself at the slightest irritation. Chronic cases of cystitis may be connected with any of the above-mentioned causes and would need special treatment.
The symptoms of cystitis are pain or burning sensations on passing urine. Due to the infection and irritation a strong urge to pass water persists. The urine generally contains some red and white blood cells, is cloudy and forms a white, often slimy sediment when left standing.
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