Cranberry, a sour berry commonly added to juices, sauces, and food supplements, is exceptionally beneficial and can treat urinary tract infections, according to family doctor Mykhailo Tsiurak. Cranberries and cystitis Cystitis is an inflammatory condition in the urinary bladder, accompanied by pain above the pubic bone and frequent, painful urination. Bacteria are the most common culprits of cystitis, but viruses and fungi can also be the cause. Cystitis can become chronic, bothering individuals several times a year (a problem more prevalent in women due to anatomical features). Cranberries ca…