Cystorrhea
You get the best chance that this advice will work if you start at the moment the symptoms are noticed. If the problem continues, contact your physician. Cystorrhea is an infection and can develop into serious conditions if it isn’t stopped in time.
- Drink a decoction of bird cherry bark. The ‘tea’ is diuretic and can be used several times a day.
- Remember to drink a lot of water.
- Dissolve 1 tsp ground fenugreek seeds (trigonella foenum- graecum) in some water and drink several times a day. It may have a favorable effect on different infections in the body.
- Excessive vitamin C in the body is secreted into the urine and makes it sourer. This restricts the bacterial growth and because of this it might be a good idea to take a strong dose of vitamin C morning and evening. Especially in the evening because the urine lies still in the bladder at night.
- 1⁄2 dl (~1.7 fl oz) of 7 % white vinegar 1⁄2 dl (~1.7 fl oz) of water 3 tbsp of sugarDrink it morning and evening. If the mixture is too strong, soften it with more water. Warning; if you have a weak stomach, the mixture should be made weaker and 1-2 tbsp morning and evening.
- 1-2 tsp of golden rod (solidago virgaurea) is mixed with 1 cup of cold water and brought to boil. Let the tea steep for a couple of minutes before you strain it. Drink a cup of warm golden rod tea three times a day if you have problems with cystorrhea, kidney infection or painful urination.
- Horsetail tea (equisetum arvense) is a highly valued agent in folk medicine against urethral problems and is mildly diuretic. Drink it as soon as the symptoms set in and you may avoid them developing further. 1- 2 tsp of horsetail in a cup of cold water is brought to boil and let steep for 15 – 30 minutes. Strain it and drink a cup three times a day.
- Sage can have a healing effect on cystorrhea. 4 tbsp of sage leaves to a large cup of cold water is brought to boil. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes and strain it. You can mix it with some honey if you want. Drink it in sips during the day.
- Massage the rump-bone, the one at the bottom of your spine. It’s shaped as a triangular bone plate. This stimulates blood circulation and accelerates the healing process according to a physiotherapist.
- Avoid sweets, citrus fruits, matured cheese, caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
- Take cranberry capsules with buchu extract (Agathosma betulina).
- Drink cranberry tea and hip tea (makes the urine sour).
- Eat blueberries.
- Don’t sit on cold surfaces and keep your feet and hands warm.
- Urinate immediately after intercourse.
- Use a skirt or loose fitting pants, this way you avoid dampness. (Dampness makes bacteria happy).
- See a physician if you have any of the following symptoms: Nausea, blood in the urine, shivers, vomiting, lower back pain.
