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The key is to keep bacteria out of your system. 1  Drink plenty of water, and relieve yourself often. The simplest way to prevent a UTI is to flush bacteria out of the bladder and urinary tract before it can set in. 2  Wipe from front to back. Bacteria tend to hang around the anus. 3  Wash up before sex and urinate after it. Use soap and water before sex.
For the general management of cystitis, the patient is advised to drink plenty of water, which helps cleanse the urinary tract of bacteria. Cranberry juice and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplements inhibit the growth of some bacteria by acidifying the urine. Avoiding coffee, alcohol, and spicy foods is also useful.