Cystitis

Cystitis is typically treated with antibiotics, painkillers and drinking plenty of water. For bacterial caused cystitis and regarding the frequency of its occurrence: 1-First-time infection: symptoms often improve significantly within a day or so of antibiotic treatment. However, you'll likely need to take antibiotics for three days to a week, depending on the severity of your infection. No matter what the length of treatment is, take the entire course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor to ensure that the infection is completely gone. 2-Repeated infections: If you have recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend longer antibiotic treatment, you may need more tests to see if urologic abnormalities may be causing the infections. For some women, taking a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual intercourse may be helpful.