Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder caused by E. coli (most often) or other microorganisms. In children, cystitis is usually an infection that affects the lining of the bladder and interferes with its function. If cystitis occurs in a child, treatment should be prescribed by a doctor - this is always the best solution. The fact is that the most dangerous thing in cystitis is its complications, or rather an ascending infection. In this case
microorganisms spread up the ureter and infect the kidneys. This is an extremely serious condition, potentially leading to kidney failure.
Principles and medicines for the treatment of cystitis
How to treat cystitis in a child, the doctor will decide, the general principles of therapy include bed rest, rest and diet (irritating foods are excluded, the daily volume of liquid is increased by 50%). As an aid, sitz baths and dry heat are quite effective (it is important to know that the temperature should not exceed 37 and a half degrees, since intensive warming will sharply aggravatedisease).
When cystitis is diagnosed (in a child), treatment will necessarily include antibiotics (amoxicillin) and uroseptics - pharmaceuticals that are actively excreted in the urine and act against bacteria in all parts of the urinary tract. In children, the most commonly used groups of uroseptics are sulfonamides and fluoroquinolones. Also, anti-inflammatory and painkillers will be used for treatment.
Phytotherapy for cystitis in children
If a child has cystitis, alternative treatment is contraindicated for him. A completely different matter is competent herbal medicine under the supervision of a specialist in alternative medicine. In this situation, medicinal plants are used that have an antiseptic, diuretic effect (for example, an infusion of oak bark, oregano, birch leaf, sage, chamomile, etc.) It is quite possible to take decoctions inside or do sitz baths. A characteristic manifestation of cystitis is the so-called dysuria (difficult, frequent, sometimes painful urination). In such a situation, celery, linden, chamomile will help well; with frequent urges, lemon balm, valerian, string or motherwort are used. In cases of incontinence, you can use St. John's wort, mint, wild rosemary or centaury.
If cystitis is found in a child, treatment should be comprehensive. This means that phytotherapy does not replace antibiotics and uroseptics, but qualitatively complements their action!
Modern biotechnologies in herbal medicine
Problemis that only environmentally friendly plants should be used for phytotherapy, and it is extremely difficult to find them. Therefore, at present, one of the most optimal and safe methods of using medicinal plants are special preparations based on them. Modern biotechnologies make it possible to obtain medicines containing the most effective concentrations of natural components.
Treatment of cystitis may include the combined drug "Canephron N" (it contains lovage, rosemary and centaury). This medication on natural ingredients provides pain relief, prevents the growth of bacteria, eliminates them from the bladder. A very positive thing is that this drug enhances the effect of antibiotics, in addition, it can be prescribed to children from 12 months. If the cystitis in the child is eliminated, the treatment is successfully completed, then it is worth thinking about the prevention of relapses - the medicine "Canephron N" is also used for this.
