The causes of cystitis
Disease cystitis and peculiar to men, but in women it occurs more often. As a rule, cystitis affects young girls and women of childbearing age, because they have the specific structure of the genitourinary system.
The main cause of cystitis is any infection. Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli – the most common representatives of pathogenic environment. Also the cause of the disease can be Ureaplasma or Mycoplasma genital infections.
The female urethra is shorter, therefore the infection is easily penetrate into the bladder. This happens much faster than men. Cystitis tends to develop one woman to several times, and then become chronic.
The symptoms of cystitis
Painful urination is one of the symptoms of cystitis. In addition, the possible presence of light the burning sensation or cramps. Also can appear the feeling of pain in the lower abdomen and urinary incontinence with a full bladder.
Urine is cloudy in color and even mixed with blood indicates the development of complications. In this situation, the treatment at home will not be effective, and the patient should contact the hospital.
Also to the doctor to be contacted when increased body temperature up to 37,5 degrees, as this may indicate inflammation of the kidneys. It must be remembered that the infection causing the disease cystitis itself will not disappear, and the patient just need to take action on her treatment.
What if it hurts to go to the toilet to pee
The most important in the prevention and treatment of cystitis is the destruction of pathogenic microbes, for which there is a inflammation. That is why the treatment of this disease used antibiotics: Ofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Norbactin" or "Levofloxacin". There are still additional methods of treatment of cystitis, among which are UHF, inductothermy and iontophoresis.
In addition to receiving antibiotics, the patient with cystitis a person needs to drink plenty of fluids, at least 2-3 liters per day. Also important is the exclusion from the diet of spicy, smoked and fatty foods, which can further irritate the bladder. Experts recommend to combine antibiotics with a special urological teas and infusions from the cranberries. So recovery is faster, and the treatment is without complications.
