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Samantha Corkery Pharmacy Dispenser


Cystitis in Women


Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder usually caused by a urine infection. Women are eight times more likely to suffer from cystitis than men as their urethra (the tube from the bladder that passes out urine) is shorter and opens nearer the anus. Risk factors include having diabetes mellitus, being pregnant and being sexually active.


Typical symptoms of cystitis are burning pain when urinating, frequent urination, stomach pains and perhaps blood in the urine. Less common symptoms include weakness, vomiting or fever. Urine may also become cloudy or smell offensive.


Treatment


For the majority of cases, cystitis is a self limiting condition that improves without any complications.


Clive Efford MP SURGERIES


Clive holds eight advice surgeries a month, where constituents can meet him in private. He will see everyone who comes along, but it is best to telephone beforehand so that you can get some indication of when you will be able to see Clive.


First Tuesday of the month 11.00am


Anstridge Community Centre, Anstridge Rd SE9 2LL First Friday of the month


11.00am


Horn Park Community Centre, 96 Sibthorpe Rd SE12 9DP Second Friday of the month


Second Saturday of the month


St Mary’s Community Centre, Eltham High Street SE9 Third Tuesday of the month


Coldharbour Library, William Barefoot Drive SE9 3AY Fourth Friday of the month


Shrewsbury House, Bushmoor Crescent SE18 3EG


132 Westmount Road, Eltham London SE9 1UT


T: 020 8850 5744 E: clive@cliveefford.org.uk W: www.cliveefford.org.uk


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Middle Park Community Centre, 150 Middle Park Avenue SE9 5SD Third Friday of the month


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St Mary’s Community Centre, Eltham High Street SE9 Fourth Saturday of the month


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If you are not pregnant and don’t have certain medical conditions then not taking any treatment may be an option. The immune system can often clear the infection. In many mild cases, symptoms resolve within a few days. A three day antibiotic course is a common treatment. If, however symptoms don’t improve despite taking one type of antibiotic then you may need a different one as the bacteria responsible may be resistant to that antibiotic. Paracetamol or Ibuprofen can reduce pain, discomfort and a high temperature.


Products that alkalise the urine may also improve the symptoms of cystitis.


MANGAL PHARMACY


For further information on cystitis, your medicines or our free prescription collection and delivery service, please come in, phone us or e-mail pharmacy@mangal.net


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