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How can you most effectively cure cystitis without having to use medication?

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Dr. Lane Childs answered

Specializes in Urology

Fluids: High fluids, cranberry juice, large urine volumes, probiotics are all helpful. Minimize caffeine and carbonation as well. Even with these things, however, you may still need to be tested and have appropriatet antimicrobial therapy.

Answered 4/17/2015

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