1. Cystitis - acute : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra. Drink plenty of fluids to allow for frequent urination to flush the bacteria from the bladder. Urinatin...• Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Cystitis - noninfectious : Prevention  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Avoid using items that may be irritants such as bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays, sanitary napkins or tampons (especially scented products), and spermicidal jellies. If you need to use such products, try to find those that do not cause irrita...• Reviewer: Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.