Interstitial cystitis disease is a condition in which the walls of the bladder become chronically inflamed. Interstitial cystitis also known as painful bladder syndrome in which the bladder causes intense pain. The bladder and the surrounding pelvic area become tender and painful due to the inflamed tissues in the bladder wall.
The pain changes in intensity as the bladder fills with urine and as it becomes empty. This is a very agonizing condition in which the tissues of the bladder wall become inflamed. The exact cause is yet not known. Though it can affect anyone, it mostly occurs in women who are thirty to forty years of age. There is a constant pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic area. The most common symptom is the urgent and frequent need to urinate. Other symptoms are pressure and tenderness in the bladder and pelvic area, intense pain as the bladder fills up with urine or as it empties and pain during intercourse. Often this condition is misunderstood and is diagnosed as urinary tract infection.
It may take years for it to be properly diagnosed because of its varied symptoms and their varied intensity. If you have this kind of problem use this natural cures for interstitial cystitis.
Diet
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Eliminating or reducing foods in your diet that are potential bladder irritants may help to relieve the discomfort of interstitial cystitis. Common bladder irritants known as the “four Cs” include: carbonated beverages, caffeine in all forms including chocolate, citrus products and food containing high concentrations of vitamin C. Also consider avoiding similar foods, such as tomatoes, pickled foods, alcohol and spices. Artificial sweeteners may aggravate symptoms in some people.
Vitamin E
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Coenzyme Q10 is useful for the patients suffering from interstitial cystitis. Consumption of thirty to sixty milligrams of coenzyme Q10 is beneficial. It is helpful in rebuilding the damaged tissues. Vitamin E is beneficial for the treatment of interstitial cystitis also. It acts as an antioxidant which is helpful for treating the disease. Consumption of four hundred international units of vitamin E is recommended. You can consume both in a same time.
Exercise
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Being active and getting yourself up and moving is important when you have interstitial cystitis. Regular exercise helps maintain your heart, lungs, muscles, bones, joints, bowel, and brain function. The health of your bladder also depends on good blood flow to the area and on having flexible and strong muscles around your bladder and other pelvic organs to protect and support them.
Kava Kava
To cure interstitial cystitis, we use this herb’s root. It is an anti-spasmodic, a sedative, analgesic and anti-inflammatory in nature that helps reduce spasms and all the pain that is caused due to interstitial cystitis. Tinctures are extremely useful and effective and convey kava’s virtues quite well. If using dried root, 65% – 75% alcohol seems adequate, for fresh use pure 95% grain alcohol. A steeped tea made with water can be somewhat effective, but doesn’t extract the root well.
Lemongrass
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Lemongrass has great anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and diuretic properties which flush out all the harmful toxins from the bladder, heal the inflamed tissues and destroy any vestige of infection. Boil a cup of water. Break five to six fresh stalks of lemongrass into small pieces and add it to the water. Allow to stand for ten minutes then filter the tea and drink at least three cups daily for quick relief.
Onions
Onions have innumerable therapeutic uses which treat and cure a vast number of diseases and ailments. This common vegetable is rich in quercetin which is a bioflavonoid and which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Onions have great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that bring great relief in the symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Grate two big onions and squeeze the mass to extract the juice. Drink this every morning on an empty stomach.
Plantain
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You can make Baked Plantain Chips. Prep time: 5 minutes, Cooking time: 15- 20 minutes. We give you these instructions slice the plantains open with a sharp knife. First slice the ends off and then lengthwise. Thinly slice the plantains- as thin as possible. A mandolin would be useful here. Coat the plantains in oil. I probably used about 1-2 tablespoons. Toss the plantains in the spice mixture. Place the plantains on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure they are spaced out, not overlapping each other. Bake at 375 Deg F for about 15 minutes flipping them partway through. Pay attention to them because they burn fast.
Tea
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You should not drink teas like black, green and white can because they cause terrible pain when consumed by IC patients. Great alternatives include chamomile, blueberry and mint. You can even find some great flavored herbal teas like Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, and Twinings Camomile, Honey and Vanilla Tea. As always, be sure to read the ingredient labels. Some teas are not strictly herbal, but rather black tea with blueberry or mint flavoring.
Uvi Ursi
Uva ursi, also known as bearberry, is an herb commonly used to treat infections of the urinary tract. This versatile herb has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may treat and prevent recurring bladder infections. Additionally, we advise you to use uva ursi becausr that uva ursi is also an effective treatment for interstitial cystitis. Uva ursi is available in tea, capsule and dried herb forms.
Blueberries
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Blueberries are extremely rich in quercetin and other flavonoids which have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They calm the inflamed tissues in the bladder and reduce the pain considerably. They also help flush out all the impurities and the toxins and keep the bladder in a good condition. Eat two cups of fresh blueberries daily. You should drink blueberries teas or juice rich in blueberry.
Its the herb plantain that is useful… not the fruit. Two completely different plants.