08/09/2026
4 ways to treat a UTI, cystitis, burning p*e
Does it burn when you p*e? You might have cystitis, a type of urinary tract infection (UTI).
Here are 4 ways to help treat it:
1. Drink more water, but avoid coffee, alcohol, fruit juice and sugary drinks
2. Takea painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce pain
3. Get a powder or liquid with potassium citrate or sodium citrate from the pharmacy to make your p*e less acidic, so it hurts less when you p*e. Mix the powder or liquid with water and drink the mixture every 8 hours for 2 days.
4. Get a prescription from your doctor for antibiotics, such as nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim, or cefalexin