Patient's question:
Is pyelonephritis always accompanied by vaginitis and cystitis? How are vaginitis and cystitis treated?Doctor's answer:
It does not necessarily cause vaginitis, but it can easily lead to cystitis. The treatment of cystitis must be taken seriously, as recurrent and persistent cases can develop into chronic cystitis, making the treatment more difficult. Early-stage cystitis patients are best treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. Antibiotics, after killing bacteria, leave endotoxins behind, so Chinese medicine should be selected with chlorogenic acid components, which can clear endotoxins and achieve more thorough treatment. The large herbal formula Huakangli Shuang, based on modified Jiaozheng Powder with honeysuckle, is a good choice. In the treatment of cystitis, it is crucial to avoid stopping medication once symptoms disappear, as incomplete treatment can lead to recurrence. Treatment should last at least 6 weeks to achieve clinical cure; to reduce recurrence, a duration of 2–3 months may be necessary.