Homeopathic Treatment for Cystitis

Cystitis is a common condition found more commonly in females. It is a condition where there is an inflammation of urinary bladder, frequently caused by an infection by bacteria that have gained access to the bladder. Affects women at least once in her lifetime. Many patients have a tendency to get repeated attacks of cystitis.

Symptoms of cystitis

• Difficult and/or painful urination and/or burning with urination. This is called dysuria.
• Urgency (urge to urinate in hurry)
• Pain in lower abdomen
• Increased frequency of urination (to pass small amount of urination frequently)
• Hematuria (blood in the urine)  
• Fever
• Recurring episodes of cystitis
• Cloudy and dark urine 
• Offensive smell in urine

Complications of cystitis

Untreated and recurring cystitis can lead to complications as follows:

• Kidney failure 
• Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)   
• Sepsis

Homeopathic treatment for Cystitis:

Homeopathy can treat acute, chronic and recurring cystitis. However, it is all the more indicated in the cases of chronic and recurring infections of the bladder. Homeopathy seems to be enhancing the immune system of the patient, specifically to the lower urinary tract. Some of the commonly indicated homeopathic medicines include Cantharis, Sepia, Nitric acid, Pulsatilla nigra, Staphysagria, Kali carbonicum, Medorrhinum, etc.