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Cystitis is a condition for which antibiotics are the standard treatment. Korean medicine care does not replace antibiotics.
A fever or flank pain may mean pyelonephritis, so you should be seen right away.
Teo Korean Medicine Clinic Bundang Cystitis
For cystitis that recurs often, early diagnosis and early treatment are important
The primary route of cystitis is ascending infection from the urethra, and it is common in women.
Why cystitis is more common in women
In women the urethra is short, and intestinal bacteria multiply easily around the perineum and the entrance of the vagina, so bacteria travel up to the bladder easily.
A short, wide urethra
A short, wide urethra can be a structural factor that makes bacterial entry easier.
Easier bacterial entry
Anatomically, bacteria enter more easily in women.
Bladder irritation
Drinking a lot of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages can irritate the bladder.
Pregnancy
Simple urinary urgency in early pregnancy can lead to pain.
Bacteria entering during sexual activity
It can occur when bacteria enter during sexual activity.
Easy bacterial growth
In conditions where bacteria multiply easily, symptoms can worsen quickly.
Treatment program
This is the name of a program described within Korean medicine care. It does not replace antibiotic treatment.
Herbal medicine treatment
Constitution acupuncture
Heat therapy
Constitution check and training
Questions on the causes of cystitis and recurring symptoms
What causes cystitis?
The main route of cystitis is ascending infection, in which bacteria travel through the urethra up to the bladder. In women, the urethra is short and intestinal bacteria easily multiply around the perineum and vaginal opening, so the structure makes it easy for bacteria to move into the bladder. Conditions that make bacterial entry easier can also arise during sexual activity or pregnancy.
Caffeine and alcoholic drinks can irritate the bladder and add to the discomfort. Rather than pinning the cause on one thing, you need to look at when the symptoms started, how they recur, and lifestyle habits together. In particular, if there is visible blood in the urine, fever, or flank pain, testing comes before Korean medicine care.
How do cystitis and overactive bladder differ?
Cystitis is a condition related to bacterial infection, and pain or discomfort may appear when urinating. Overactive bladder should be distinguished separately from infection, focusing on a pattern of sudden urges to urinate or frequent urination. Because it is hard to tell the two apart from symptoms alone, for recurring urinary discomfort it is important to first check for infection through testing.
If symptoms keep returning even after taking antibiotics, do not stop or change the prescription on your own; seek care. Factors such as an environment where bacteria easily enter and multiply, sexual activity, pregnancy, and drinks that irritate the bladder may remain, and it may also need to be distinguished from other conditions such as overactive bladder.
Common questions
I took antibiotics, so why does it keep coming back?
Antibiotics are the standard treatment for cystitis, but factors such as a short urethra, an environment where bacteria easily enter and multiply, bacteria entering during sexual activity, and bladder irritation from caffeine and alcohol may remain after antibiotic treatment and lead to recurrence.
If it recurs often, the lifestyle habits and constitution behind it need to be looked at together.
What if I have a fever or flank pain?
The herbal medicine treatment, constitutional acupuncture, heat therapy, and constitution diagnosis and training on this page are Korean medicine care programs that do not replace antibiotics.
If fever or flank pain is also present, it may be pyelonephritis, so you should seek care immediately.
If symptoms recur or worsen, it is advisable not to put it off and to have it checked through a consultation.
Does national health insurance cover the treatment program?
For the Korean medicine care programs on this page, such as herbal medicine treatment, constitutional acupuncture, thermal therapy, and constitutional diagnosis and training, whether national health insurance applies may vary by item and timing.
The scope of coverage needs to be checked at registration or during your visit.
FAQ
Why is cystitis more common in women?
The primary route of cystitis is ascending infection from the urethra. Anatomically, women have a short urethra, and intestinal bacteria easily multiply around the perineum and vaginal opening, so bacteria can more easily travel up to the bladder during sexual activity or pregnancy, which is why it occurs more commonly than in men.
Why does cystitis keep coming back?
A short urethra, an environment where bacteria can easily enter or multiply, bacterial entry during sexual activity, pregnancy, and bladder irritation from caffeine or alcoholic drinks can repeatedly play a role. If it recurs often, it is important not to delay diagnosis and treatment.
How is Korean medicine treatment different from antibiotics?
For cystitis, antibiotics are the standard treatment. The herbal medicine treatment, constitutional acupuncture, heat therapy, constitutional diagnosis, and training on this page are programs offered in Korean medicine care and are not meant to replace antibiotics. Do not stop or change prescribed antibiotics on your own; discuss it with your medical team.
Why am I told to cut down on caffeine?
Because drinking a lot of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages can irritate the bladder.
When should I see a doctor right away?
A fever or flank pain may mean pyelonephritis, so you should be seen right away.
Is National Health Insurance applied to Korean medicine treatment programs?
For the Korean medicine care programs on this page, such as herbal medicine treatment, constitutional acupuncture, thermal therapy, and constitutional diagnosis and training, whether national health insurance applies may vary by item and timing, so please check at registration or during your consultation.
How do you tell cystitis from overactive bladder?
Cystitis is related to bacterial infection and may cause pain or discomfort when urinating, while overactive bladder is assessed mainly by sudden urges and frequent urination, regardless of infection. For recurring symptoms, infection needs to be checked first through testing.
If I have blood in my urine or a fever, can I get Korean medicine care first?
If there is visible blood in the urine, fever, or flank pain, testing comes before Korean medicine care. Fever and flank pain may also indicate pyelonephritis, so you should seek care immediately.
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Location & Treatment Info
Branch Name
Teo Korean Medicine Clinic Bundang
Address
67 Dolma-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do (Geumsan JamWorld, 2F)
Nearest station
Suin-Bundang Line and Shinbundang Line Migeum Station, Exits 1 and 2 · Exit 1 — 2F of Geumsan Gem World (JS King Hotel) on the right · Exit 2 — 2F of Geumsan Gem World (JS King Hotel) on the left
Bus
Get off at Migeum Station 2001 Outlet bus stop; walk 288 m
Teo Korean Medicine Clinic Bundang Cystitis Service Area
Teo Korean Medicine Clinic Bundang: Cystitis care, patients come to us from Geumgok-dong·Jeongja-dong·Gumi-dong·Sunae-dong·Seohyeon-dong·Imae-dong·Yatap-dong.
The subway stations used are Migeum Station·Jeongja Station·Ori Station·Sunae Station·Seohyeon Station·Imae Station·Yatap Station.