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Cystitis consultation

Reclaim your comfort with proven UTI treatments
Cystitis
  • Fast symptom relief within days
  • Targets UTI bacteria directly
  • Short online consultation

Price starting from

£14.99 Includes prescription and free delivery on Fri 16 Oct
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Choose your treatment after the consultation.
Final treatment decisions are made by the prescribing doctor.

You’re not alone

A common UTI, easily treated

common UTI

50-60%

of women will experience a UTI at some point in their lifetime

Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections in women

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6502976

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86% cured

Trimethoprim + Nitrofurantoin

Reported as a combined group.
Treatments not to be used together.

Fast and effective

Relieve UTI symptoms in days

What it feels like

Common cystitis symptoms

Cystitis symptoms can significantly disrupt your daily life, and letting it go untreated can lead to a more serious infection.

With prescription treatments, you can help relieve these common symptoms of cystitis and get back to feeling your best:

Increased need to pee

Increased need to pee

Peeing more frequently

Peeing more frequently

Cloudy, strong-smelling pee

Cloudy, strong-smelling pee

Pressure in your abdomen

Pressure in your abdomen

Pain or burning when peeing

Pain or burning when peeing

Blood in your urine

Blood in your urine

Pelvic discomfort

Pelvic discomfort

Fever

Fever

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Quick relief

Available treatments

Cystitis can be effectively managed with our prescription treatments at HealthExpress. After completing a short online consultation, one of our doctors will recommend the most effective treatment for you so you can get better as soon as possible.

FIRST-LINE TREATMENT
NitrofurantoinPrices start from £14.99
  • Kills bacteria cells directly
  • Stops the infection spreading
  • Concentrates where the infection is
TrimethoprimPrices start from £14.99
  • Effective against trimethoprim-sensitive bacteria
  • Relieves symptoms fast
  • Slows the spread of the infection
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What to expect

The importance of cystitis treatment

Get approved for treatment

Get approved for treatment

A short online consultation allows our doctors to determine whether treatment is safe and necessary.

Let the medicine work

Let the medicine work

As the antibiotics clear the infection, symptoms should gradually improve. Keep taking the full course, even if you start feeling better.

Get back to feeling your best

Get back to feeling your best

Cystitis treatment can prevent serious health complications, such as kidney infection, and you can get back to feeling your best.

Success stories

Real people, real relief

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  • Excellent!
    Couldn’t get to my GP surgery

    I was away from home and in pain with a UTI, but HealthExpress were there to help. Easy consultation and prescription, great price and fast delivery. Perfect.

    Carol

  • Excellent!
    Excellent service, thank you

    I needed UTI treatment fast. HealthExpress provided this with next day delivery. Excellent service, thank you.

    Helena

  • Excellent!
    Fast and effective service

    I knew I needed antibiotics for a UTI and that the next day it would be almost impossible to get a GP appointment. I gave my symptoms to an online clinician, and the antibiotics were ready for me the following morning. If not for HealthExpress, I would have still been waiting in the walk-in centre in discomfort.

    Pat

  • Excellent!
    Needed antibiotics for a holiday

    Needed antibiotics to take on holiday for UTI as a precautionary measure. Getting to see a Doctor is too much hassle these days. Good company to deal with. Quick delivery. Will definitely use again.

    Shirley

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    Meds for a UTI delivered fast

    I needed antibiotics for a UTI and didn't have time to go to the doctors, especially in the current climate. With HealthExpress I had them the next day and they sorted me right out.

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    Excellent service

    Excellent service. I needed some medication to clear a UTI and couldn't get an appointment with my doctor. Delivery was next-day and I am now thankfully fully recovered.

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Fight back against
bacteria

  • You have symptoms of cystitis
  • You are a woman aged 18 or over
  • You’re looking for a medical solution
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How it works

3 simple steps to get started

Complete a free online consultation

Fill in a short medical form so our doctors can check if the treatment is right and safe for you.

A UK-registered doctor reviews your answers

Choose a treatment from the options our doctor recommends. If approved, your prescription will be issued and sent to our pharmacy.

If suitable, treatment is prescribed and delivered discreetly

We’ll dispatch your treatment in discreet packaging with free next-day delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

More info about Cystitis

About cystitis

Is cystitis a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Yes, cystitis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). The difference between the two is that UTI is a broad term for any infection in the urinary tract, whereas cystitis is specifically an infection of the bladder.

In other words, all cases of cystitis are UTIs, but not all UTIs are cystitis.

What causes cystitis?

Cystitis is most commonly caused by bacteria, such as E. coli, entering the bladder through the urethra. This usually happens when wiping from back to front, sexual activity, and when inserting tampons.

Other causes include irritation from harsh soaps, certain medications, or pelvic radiotherapy.

Is cystitis an STI?

No, cystitis is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). While sexual activity can sometimes increase the risk of developing cystitis, the condition itself is not spread during sex.

However, sexual activity can make it more likely to happen, and sex when you have cystitis may be uncomfortable and make symptoms worse. That’s why most doctors strongly advise against sex when your infection is active.

About cystitis treatments

Do I have to finish the full course of treatment?

Yes, even if symptoms improve, you must finish the full course of cystitis treatment prescribed.

That’s because most cystitis treatments, like Trimethoprim and Nitrofurantoin, are antibiotics. If these treatments are not taken for the full course, you risk the infection coming back.

How long does cystitis last with treatment?

If you treat your infection early, you can expect relief from symptoms within 2-3 days. However, not everyone responds to treatment the same way, and your infection may take longer to clear.

Keep in mind that stopping treatment early can cause your infection to come back, even if your symptoms have cleared.

Do cystitis treatments cause any side effects?

Yes, some antibiotic treatments for cystitis can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. These are usually short-lived and rarely serious, but not always.

For a full list of potential side effects, mild and serious, consult the patient information leaflet that comes with your medication.

About managing cystitis

Can I manage cystitis naturally?

Some lifestyle habits and herbal remedies may support bladder health, but cystitis is usually best treated with prescription medication.

Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis so you can treat your condition in the safest and most efficient way possible.

Does cystitis go away on its own?

While some mild cases may resolve on their own, it’s still important to speak with a doctor so you can discuss the best way to treat your particular case.

Doing so can avoid complications, like the infection spreading to the kidneys, and helps you resolve your symptoms as fast as possible.

Is cystitis contagious?

No, cystitis is not contagious, meaning it cannot be spread through physical contact.

The only way to catch cystitis is through bacteria, such as E. coli, entering your bladder via the urethra.