What Is Cystitis? Cystitis usually occurs when the urethra and bladder, which are normally sterile, or microbe-free, become infected with bacteria. Bacteria fasten to the lining of the bladder and cause the area to become irritated and inflamed. Cystitis affects people of both sexes and all ages. It is more common among females than males because women have shorter urethras. Cystitis signs and symptoms : A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinating Passing frequent, small amounts of urine Blood in the urine (hematuria) Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine Pelvic discomfort A feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen Low-grade fever In young children, new episodes of accidental daytime wetting also may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Nighttime bed-wetting on its own isn't likely to be associated with a UTI. Causes : There are many possible causes of cystitis. Most are infectious, and the majority of these cases stem from an ascending infection. The bacteria enter from the external genitourinary structures Diagnosis : A doctor will ask the patient some questions, carry out an examination, and do a urine test. The urine test will either be sent to a laboratory, or the doctor may use a dipstick. Urine dipstick results come back quickly while the patient is still in the office. Urine culture or catheterized urine specimen may be performed to determine the type of bacteria in the urine. After finding out which specific bacterium is causing the infection, the doctor will prescribe an oral antibiotic. Most doctors will also offer to test for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STIs often have similar symptoms to cystitis. Patients who get cystitis regularly may need further tests. This could include an ultrasound scan, an X-ray, or a cystoscopy of the bladder, using a fiber-optic camera. Prevention: Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Drinking lots of fluids are especially important if you're getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy, particularly on treatment days. Urinate frequently. If you feel the urge to urinate, don't delay using the toilet. Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement. This prevents bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra. Take showers rather than tub baths. If you're susceptible to infections, showering rather than bathing may help prevent them. Gently wash the skin around the vagina and anus. Do this daily, but don't use harsh soaps or wash too vigorously. The delicate skin around these areas can become irritated. Empty your bladder as soon as possible after intercourse. Drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria. Avoid using deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital area. These products can irritate the urethra and bladder

There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the gate to the entry of this virus. Types of warts: Hands: warts on the hands are a common type. Face: face is affected by flat warts. Feet: warts that appear on the leg or sole of the foot or thigh are masses of skin cells like calluses with somewhat skin color, called plantar warts. Only sometimes they are painful and they grow after each scissoring. Removing it is not an answer. ; Genitals: genital warts get transferred sexually from an infected person through coitus and oral sex. Penis, vagina opening and anus can be the place of its occurrence. Natural ways to remove warts: Apple cider vinegar When an apple juice is fermented in a factory to produce an acidic substance called apple cider vinegar. It contains a chemical called salicylic acid that removes infected skin. This vinegar has antimicrobial properties which fights with hpv. Prepare a solution of applecidervinegar 2parts and 1 part water. Now soak cotton in it and apply on warts like bandages. Please do not apply on open wounds. 2) ginger ;Garlic has a compound called allicin that has antimicrobial effects, antiviral and immune changing properties. Make a paste of garlic clove and water. Take the paste on the bandage and cover the warts with it. Do this for 4 days in a week. 3) pineapple A mixture of peptide digesting enzymes called bromelain found in pineapple that removes the dead and immature skin cells. People have used it on removing the warts and have had many positive results. Make a pineapple juice and soak cotton to apply it on warts. This makes warts fall off. 4) clear nail polish Applying clear nail polish is a home made remedy based on personal experiences. Its chemical properties suffocate the virus in warts and help in falling off. It acts as a protective coating to wards of air. Do it twice a day for a week. 5) bee propolis ;Honey bees collect plant substances, pollen, wax, nectar and with his enzymes make a resin-like substance known as propolis. Propolis s antiviral and rejuvenate skin cell properties. Acne, wounds, hsv (herpes simplex virus) are being treated by it. And it may help in fighting hpv in warts. Apply propolis on warts overnight. 6) castor oil Antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory properties are found in castor oil. Skin infection conditions like ringworm dandruff warts are treated by applying it everyday on skin. After a few days warts will fall off. 7) tea tree oil Oil extract from tea trees has chemicals that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It has antiviral properties that are used to treat acne and athletes' foot warts. 8) aspirin Aspirin is a mixture of chemicals. One is salicyclic acid whose work is to peep off the warts overgrown infected areas. Take a tablet of aspirin, crush it and mix it well. Water. Now apply it on a bandage and put on warts. Tight it and leave it for the whole night. Repeating a few times in a week makes warts fall. ; 9) duct tape Most popular way to remove warts is duct tape. It removes the infected area easily in a period of time. Take a small cut of duct and stick it to warts. Remove it many times a day in a week. Use pumice stone to scrub it and soak it in water. Repeat the work for many days. Sensitive skin has many side problems like bleeding and irritation. Steps to prevent warts? Warts cannot be prevented forever. You can just avoid its growth and reduce its contagious properties. Few few steps should be taken for future prevention: Avoid cutting the wart which may cause it to spread to other areas. The habit of biting nails overgrown areas causes viruses to spread to faces. Sharing nail clippers, towels, razors can cause spreading of it to others. Directly touching the warts is not well. Get done with the hpv vaccine. Genitals warts can be prevented by using condoms. Plantar warts spread more in wet conditions so keep your feet clean. Wearing the dirty slippers of other infected people can cause its spread. ; Conclusion: Warts are many types according to their place of occurrence. Warts are harmless but cannot be prevented for always. Its growth can be taken care of. Medicine cannot work in a positive way at warts. Natural remedies are easy to apply on it. Please visit the doctor if any irritation occurs and him/her for any further problem.

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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

STDs - How To Combat It?

Sexologist Hakim Hari Kishan Lal Dawakhana Clinic92%(2144 ratings)

Sexual Health Clinic

Sexologist•Delhi

A Sexually Transmitted Disease or STD is transmitted by means of sexual contact and sexual intercourse. These diseases are caused by parasites, virus or bacteria. Usually, STDs are preventable provided you make the right choices concerning your sexual health. Refraining from sex isn t a feasible idea at all. But fortunately there are alternatives too to curb the menace that STDs are:

Abstain. The most effective way to avoid STIs is to abstain from sex.
Mutual monogamy: Two people wh...more

Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip

What Is Cystitis?

Dr. Ramakrishna Chanduri87%(5406 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Hyderabad

What Is Cystitis?

Cystitis usually occurs when the urethra and bladder, which are normally sterile, or microbe-free, become infected with bacteria.
Bacteria fasten to the lining of the bladder and cause the area to become irritated and inflamed.
Cystitis affects people of both sexes and all ages. It is more common among females than males because women have shorter urethras.
Cystitis signs and symptoms :

A strong, persistent urge to urinate
A burning sensation w...more

712 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip

Bacterial Vaginosis - Preventive Measures That Can Be Of Help!

Dr. Ameya S Kanakiya90%(12 ratings)

MBBS, DNB, DGO, CCGDM

Gynaecologist•Mumbai

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition which is characterized by an infection in the vagina. The vagina consists of both good and bad bacteria which remain in a state of balance. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the balance of bacteria in the vagina gets disrupted. The count of bad bacteria in the vagina tends to increase as compared to the count of good bacteria.

Causes-

It occurs when the balance of bacteria in the vagina is upset. There are certain factors that may make you prone...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Bacterial Vaginosis - 4 Common Causes Behind It

Dr. Chandralekha88%(12 ratings)

MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Chennai

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection that occurs in the vagina due to an imbalance in growth of the vaginal bacteria; It is the overgrowth in the naturally occurring bacteria in the vagina causes the imbalance. This disorder is very common among women, especially among pregnant women. This problem is usually not very serious and tends to subside within 4-5 days. However, in certain cases, they are capable of causing serious complications.

Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:

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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Chlamydia - Symptoms And Treatment

Dr. Duraisamy90%(361 ratings)

MD - Physician

Sexologist•Coimbatore

As many as 75% of infections in women and 50% of infections in men have no symptoms associated with the Chlamydia whatsoever. Chlamydia is a type of STI. STIs are sexually transmitted infections or diseases. It is extremely common due to the ease with which it spreads. Also, the fact that there are often no symptoms associated with Chlamydia makes it even harder to diagnose and deal with. However, there may be a few observable symptoms such as:

Symptoms in men:

1. There is a li...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

3 Ways to Have Safe Oral Sex

Dr. M.S Ambekar93%(21438 ratings)

MD - General Medicine

Sexologist•Nashik

Sharing small joys of life with pleasure is important and satisfying the needs of your partner is even more important. Oral sex can be a satisfying experience if it is mutually well received and enjoyed. According to observations made on the basis of surveys, both males and females like oral sex as a part of foreplay, but would rather prefer to end a sexual activity in intercourse.

Women have been found to enjoy cunnilingus, but they tend to accustom themselves to the practice of fella...more

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Pain in Urination - Common Reasons Behind it!

Dr. K S Shiva Kumar90%(406 ratings)

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, M.Ch - Urolo...read more

Urologist•Bangalore

If you are experiencing pain in urination along with a burning sensation, a health condition known as dysuria is indicated. This condition is usually common in women and men alike. However, older men are more prone to face this problem. Pain during urination may occur because of various reasons. The most common causes are as follows:
Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of painful urination. Infections may occur in any part of your urinary tract, such as in ...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Why Should You Refrain From Having Multiple Sexual Partners?

Dr. P.K Gupta92%(168 ratings)

MBBS, MD, PGD-USG ,PGDS (Sexual Medicine...read more

Sexologist•Delhi

Are you aware of the different consequences that may occur if you have multiple sexual partners? The more sexual partners you have, the risks of you getting an STI or sexually transmitted infection are enhanced. These infections are hard to treat, especially in patients with HIV. Until the infection is treated, your viral load may get pushed up. This makes it more likely that many people pass on the HIV virus by having unprotected sex.

What are the circumstances?

If you have se...more

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Best 5 Ways to Take Care of Your Penis

Dr. Rahman92%(914 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Sexologist•Chennai

Here are 5 ways to take care of your penis

Shares a few tips so you know how to take care of your penis to prevent major issues.

Taking good care of your penis will not only keep it clean, it will also prevent your likelihood of testicular cancer and other penis-related issues.

1. Clean up: your penis should be cleaned daily. So should your bottom and the area in between, called the perineum. Use a mild soap as these areas can be sensitive.

2. Examin...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Why Are Condoms Flavored? Here are 10 Most Used Condom Flavours

Dr. M S Haque91%(4634 ratings)

BUMS

Sexologist•Kolkata

Flavored condoms may seem like a sales tactic, but they actually serve a great purpose. Not only do they help make sex more enjoyable, but they also help reduce the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs and STDs). It's not a stretch to say that flavoured condoms could be an excellent way to spice up your sex life while also protecting your health at the same time.

Furthermore, this article will provide you with all the information you need to know ...more

214 people found this helpful

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Penile itching home remedies

Dr. Ankur Kumar91%(7833 ratings)

B.A.M.S, Diploma In Nutrition & Health E...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi

Penile itching is a condition which may arise because of a sexually transmitted disease or not but it can be so serious that it can start disrupting your day to day life.

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Cause of penile itching:

There are a lot of causes for this condition of penile itching and this may include a lot of sexually transmitted disease and some of the most common cause of penile itching are mentioned below: ;

Genital herpes: this medical cond...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

Warts

Dr. Jitendra Gedam

Diploma In Dermatology And Venerology An...read more

Dermatologist•Gadchiroli

There is a virus, human papillomavirus (hpv), that infect humans which causes a type of skin infection called warts. This infection to skin causes it to form skin-color bumps which may be hard and rough. This infection can be transferred by touching the person who has it because it is contagious. Feet, hands, thigh, genitals, neck are the places of occurrence of these warts. These warts are non cancerous but grow like cancerous mass of skin. A cut or break in skin can be the ...more

Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip

पुरुषों में एचआईवी के लक्षण

Dr. Chhavi Gupta88%(21 ratings)

DM INFECTIOUS DISEASE, MD, MBBS Bachelor...read more

Infectious Disease Physician•Delhi

एचआईवी यानी ह्युमन इम्युनोडेफिशिएंसी वायरस एक ऐसा वायरस है जो मनुष्य की प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली को प्रभावित करता है। चूंकि यह वायरस प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली पर ही हमला करता है इसलिए हमारी प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली इस वायरस के खिलाफ रक्षात्मक प्रतिक्रिया करने में सक्षम नहीं है। इसका यह अर्थ है कि एचआईवी से पीड़ित व्यक्ति अन्य संक्रमणों और बीमारियों के प्रति अधिक संवेदनशील होता है।

एचआईवी एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में रक्त, वीर्य, या योनि के तरल पदार्थ के संपर्क में आने से फै...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Why Should You Refrain From Having Multiple Sexual Partners?

Dr. Pradeep Kolhe86%(25 ratings)

Postgraduate Diploma in Sexology , M.D.,...read more

Sexologist•Nagpur

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Ayurvedic Ways To Treat AIDs!

Dr. Bhupinder Singh Arora90%(182 ratings)

MD- Ayurveda

Sexologist•Amritsar

The acronym for 'Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome' is AIDS. In fact, it must be understood that AIDS is not a singular disease, but a syndrome, or rather a set of diseases. People suffering from AIDS suffer from an immensely compromised immune system that makes them vulnerable to a number of diseases. Once infected with HIV, it may take anywhere between 5-10 years to develop AIDS.

Some of the major symptoms of AIDS are:

Lethargy and fatigue
Skin irritation
Drastic lo...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Chlamydia - What Are The Signs Of It?

Dr. Sharath Kumar C90%(1424 ratings)

MBBS, M.Sc, Ph.D, FPSM, DRM, DMRD, DGLS,...read more

Sexologist•Bangalore

Chlamydia is a type of STI. STIs are sexually transmitted infections or diseases. It is extremely common due to the ease with which it spreads. Also, the fact that there are often no symptoms associated with chlamydia makes it even harder to diagnose and deal with. As many as 75% of infections in women and 50% of infections in men have no symptoms associated with the chlamydia whatsoever. However, there may be a few observable symptoms such as:

Symptoms in men

1. There i...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Syphilis - How To Diagnose It?

Dr. Sharath Kumar C90%(1424 ratings)

MBBS, M.Sc, Ph.D, FPSM, DRM, DMRD, DGLS,...read more

Sexologist•Bangalore

Syphilis is one of the most communicable sexually transmitted diseases. If left untreated, syphilis can be fatal. It can lead to heart disease, brain damage and blindness. A woman infected with syphilis can also pass it on unknowingly to her baby if she suffers from the disease when pregnant. Syphilis can be easily treated but if left too late, the antibiotics that treat it cannot reverse the damage caused by syphilis.

Syphilis can be tested by-

-A blood test

In most ...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Tips Resulting Best Recovery After Hip Replacement!

Dr. Mohammed Irfan Khan

MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Pune

What aids in best results after your hip replacement?

Practising these recovery tips will help you to have a smooth and successful recovery.

1-get in a healthy exercise routine

Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery; most can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery.
Once light activity becomes possible, it's important to incorporate healthy exercise in...more

Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip

Herpes Simplex - How To Treat It With Homeopathy?

Dr. Yashali Honrao87%(82 ratings)

Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine & Surger...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Nashik

Sexually contracted diseases have moved centre-stage over the past few decades due to the sudden spurt in the HIV-AIDS cases, particularly in some African countries. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is one such condition brought about by sexual contact. The condition is seen in 2 types, Type 1 and Type 2; the former affecting the mouth and the latter, the genitals. The affected person can experience horrible pain and discomfort. Homeopathy, though a form of medicine established centuries before diseas...more

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