The Condition"Acute bacterial cystitis affects 8-10 million Americans each year..." Our Question about strong-smelling urine"Cloudy, bloody or strong-smelling urine are symptoms of bacterial cystitis..." Recommendation against Hydrotherapy"Sitz baths may be used for chronic cystitis, but should not be used in acute cases..." Recommendation Cranberry Juice"...Since the mannose content in cranberries is relatively low, many natural doctors now use supplemental D-mannose to deal with the most common form of cystitis, an E..." Recommendation Antibiotics"While natural means may prevent as well as treat cystitis, there are times when the judicious use of antibiotics is the best treatment choice..."
Relationship to Vitamin A Requirement"...A deficiency results in keratinization of mucus membranes that line the respiratory tract, intestines, urinary tract and epithelium of the eye..."