Inflammation of the bladder, i.e.cystitis is a serious and dangerous disease that requires immediate treatment. And it consists not only of IVs, anti-inflammatory drugs and injections, but also of a special diet. And this is not surprising, because the speed of her recovery depends on how the lady eats during this period. But by neglecting the doctor's advice, the fair sex risks their own health. After all, some dishes and products only intensify the symptoms and provoke the development of the disease.
What not to eat and drink with cystitis
In fairness, it should be noted that the dietwith cystitis is not so strict. You will not have to sit only on crackers and water, dreaming about meat and sweets. Without the products that you will need to exclude, you will be able to live perfectly, and not only during treatment, but also after it. But before you take a notebook and pen to write down ingredients that are dangerous to the patient's health, consult a doctor. We remind you that each person's body is individual. In addition to the food products listed below, you may have to exclude others that you are really used to. Here is a list of those that, according to scientists, can even provoke the appearance of cystitis.
- Citrus
About oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemonsthe fair sex will have to forget about it for a long time. Also, you can't drink juices, fresh juices and other drinks that contain citrus fruits. Even after tea or salad with lime you can feel very sick.
- Caffeine
Coffee, tea, cola and other drinks that containcaffeine, it is better not to drink. In extreme cases, drink herbal decoctions. They also invigorate well, improve well-being, reduce inflammation and other symptoms. But do not forget to consult a doctor first.
- Saccharin
Anything that contains saccharin is placed on the far side.shelf, throw it away or feed it to friends, boyfriend or children. This applies to vitamins, food products and drinks. By the way, we also do not take medications that also list this ingredient.
- Alcohol
We all know that alcohol is the cause of all troubles.We know. And many of us know this firsthand. Try to give up your bad habits at least for a while. Even a glass of wine or a shot of cognac is prohibited. And the next time you get together with your girlfriends to gossip about men and discuss women, drink only filtered or mineral water (but not carbonated).
- Pepper and spices
From spicy, generously sprinkled with spices andSpicy food will only make things worse for you. Such dishes are contraindicated even in everyday life. Pepper, for example, will increase irritation, inflammation, and the infection will begin to spread beyond the bladder. Agree, health is not the price you should pay for a moment of pleasure.
- Vegetables and fruits
The first on the list of prohibited products aremelons, apples, plums, peaches, grapes, bananas, avocados. The same applies to juices made from the listed vegetables and fruits. By the way, you should also be careful with homemade compotes, as they are not safe for women who have encountered cystitis.
- Ketchup and mayonnaise
From what is contained in modern ketchups,sauces, mayonnaise, even healthy people will have problems. Judge for yourself: dyes, stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavors and other additives that only a chemist can decipher. And even then, not the first time. But even if you decide to cook these delicacies yourself, you also can not eat them. Vinegar, eggs (taken for mayonnaise), pepper, onion (added to ketchup) are also not allowed with cystitis. Of course, at first it will be hard without them, but then you will easily be able to do without sauces.
- Milk products
No matter how much you love cheeses, yogurts, sour cream andother dairy products, you will have to say goodbye to them. As for fresh milk, everything depends on your condition and the results of your tests. During an exacerbation and with chronic cystitis, you should refrain from it.
- Sweet
Pastries, chocolate, candies, condensed milk – everythingthe above is prohibited. The same applies to jam. But this does not mean that you will have to suffer from a lack of glucose. If you want something sweet, eat permitted fruits, both fresh and dried. Honey is also allowed, which relieves inflammation.
- Vinegar
For both healthy and sick representativesIt is recommended that the fair sex consume as little vinegar as possible. Perhaps marinades and salads with it will taste better, but cystitis will not take long to appear. By the way, because of it you can also develop a chronic form of this disease.
Permitted products for cystitis
Please note:A diet for cystitis is a balanced and complete diet consisting of products that have special nutritional value for the human body. It is necessary to eat not empty food, but food that contains vitamins, minerals and microelements that are beneficial for health. So, here is a list of products that will not harm a patient with cystitis:
- Meat
Chicken, lean pork, beef are okeat both boiled and baked. The main thing is not to use marinades, spices, sauces and other additives. Want the fillet to be softer? Add a piece of kiwi for a couple of minutes. It will add piquancy to the dish and make the meat incredibly tender.
- Vegetables
Everything except tomatoes, asparagus, beans is allowedeat for people with cystitis. But if after one or another dish your condition worsens, your stomach starts to hurt and other symptoms of this disease appear, it is better to exclude these ingredients.
- Bread
Ladies who have a bread maker can eatfresh bread, but in small quantities (2-3 pieces per day). It is better not to buy store-bought products. In extreme cases, buy rice or wheat bread. It is strictly forbidden to eat rye baked goods.
Acute cystitis: what to eat during illness
As you can imagine, the food we eat all the timewe consume, in one way or another affects the bladder mucosa. During an exacerbation, you need to be more careful with food products so as not to injure the inflamed walls. In this case, the diet for cystitis should consist of food that stimulates the washing of the urinary tract. This is necessary in order to first reduce the number of bacteria, and then get rid of the causative agent of the infection altogether. That is why with acute cystitis it is necessary to drink a lot - at least 1.5 liters of liquid per day. If the sick representative of the fair sex also has an elevated body temperature, then she will have to drink at least 2.5 liters per day. But, of course, you can not drink everything. Fruit drinks, juices from permitted products, lingonberry and cranberry compotes (not very sweet), mineral waters (still), teas (from pharmacy herbs, and not store products) are allowed. In small doses, you can drink regular weak black or green tea, but there should be no sugar in them. In addition to everything else, you will need to eat vegetables and fruits that have diuretic properties. This applies to fresh cucumbers, watermelons, zucchini. At first, eat a little to make sure the ingredients are safe and harmless. Then, when the period of exacerbation passes, you can carefully and gradually introduce dairy and fermented milk products into the diet: low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, fermented baked milk, unleavened cheese.
How to eat with chronic cystitis
Chronic cystitis is characterized by completeinflammation of the bladder walls. The affected areas can swell greatly, ulcers appear on them. All this is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort during urination, tingling in the genitals, etc. Therefore, the first thing you will need to do is get rid of the symptoms and inflammation of the walls, then destroy the infection. To saturate the body depleted by the disease with vitamins, it is recommended to eat as many vegetable and fruit dishes as possible. Pumpkins, pears, sweet apples, watermelons, fruit drinks, compotes - all this should be on your table every day. And do not forget about medicinal herbal decoctions. Please note: with chronic gastritis, you cannot eat soups made from mushroom, meat or fish broths. It is better to cook liquid vegetable food. By the way, first courses should always be in your diet. Otherwise, on top of everything, you will also suffer from constipation. Thus, if you start eating right, you will soon feel much better. But remember, to avoid remission, you should continue to eat healthy food. Plus, by getting rid of bad habits, you will always look young, fit and beautiful.
