Cystitis is a disease that occurs in urology.Cystitis is characterized by extensive inflammation of the bladder mucosa.First, I will look at the signs and symptoms of cystitis in women, then traditional and medical treatments at home.
Girls are much more likely to experience cystitis than men.The anatomy of the female genitourinary system is to blame.Girls have a wider and shorter urinary channel, through which it is much easier for infectious agents to travel.Cystitis usually appears in women between the ages of twenty and forty.
In acute cystitis in women, the symptoms are characterized by a vivid picture.When the disease becomes chronic, the symptoms are less pronounced and the inflammatory process is less noticeable.Cystitis must be treated.
The first symptoms of cystitis
- Frequent urge.The desire to look into the toilet appears at intervals of fifteen minutes.
- Urination is painful, accompanied by pain and burning.These sensations intensify towards the end of urine output.
- Pain in the pubic area.The pain manifests itself independently or when visiting the toilet.
- Urine loses its transparency and acquires an unpleasant, pungent odor.Sometimes it contains purulent clots and blood.
- After visiting the toilet, there is a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied.
If a woman’s cystitis is severe, general symptoms may appear - chills, weakness, fever, vomiting, nausea.Prolonged course of the disease without treatment can lead to enuresis - urinary incontinence.
Causes of cystitis in women
Women are more likely to experience the disease due to the special design of the urethra.In the case of infectious cystitis, the cause is Escherichia coli.Often the causative agents of the disease are streptococci, chlamydia, enterococci or fungi.
Note that there are other causes of cystitis that have nothing to do with bacteria.More about them below.
- Infections.Constipation, advanced gynecological diseases, and lack of hygiene allow infection to easily seep into the bladder, causing cystitis to form.
- Hypothermia of the body.Sometimes it is enough to sit on a cool surface for a few minutes for symptoms of cystitis to appear.
- Sedentary work.If a girl sits at work regularly and for a long time, this can lead to impaired blood circulation in the walls of the bladder.
- Wrong diet.Fatty, spicy and salty foods can provoke cystitis.
- Chronic inflammatory diseases.Cystitis can even appear due to caries, when the infection with blood reaches the bladder.
- Incorrect urination pattern.Girls should visit the toilet as often as possible, trying not to hold their urine.Otherwise, it is much easier for infection to seep into the bladder.
- Sexual intercourse.During sexual intercourse, the outlet of the urination channel is subjected to prolonged friction.Typically, symptoms of the disease appear several hours after intimate relations.
- Other reasons.The list of factors that cause cystitis includes: promiscuity, chronic depression, weakened immunity, diabetes, menopause and impaired metabolism.
There is interstitial cystitis, a serious chronic disease that occurs when the immune system is malfunctioning.With this disease, the infection affects the mucous membrane and muscles of the bladder.
Treatment of cystitis at home
Girls usually develop cystitis during adolescence.In pursuit of fashion and beauty, even in winter, they wear short skirts, thin tights and light outerwear.Over time, cystitis becomes chronic.
Cystitis must be treated promptly by a doctor, otherwise unpleasant consequences may occur:
- Exacerbation of cystitis, appearance of acute symptoms.
- Infectious kidney damage.
- Damage to the mucous membrane and muscular wall of the bladder.
- Irreversible changes in the bladder.
- The appearance of hematuria - blood is found in the urine.This is due to kidney damage and inflammatory processes occurring in the bladder.
By starting timely and correct treatment of cystitis, the complications listed above can be avoided.Correct therapy comes down to comprehensive treatment with medications prescribed by the attending physician and prevention.
Medical supplies
Acute cystitis refers to isolated cases of the disease that are not advanced in nature.For quick treatment, medications, folk recipes, and preventive measures are used.
The first stage is preparatory
Stick to bed rest, increase the amount of fluid you drink, completely give up alcohol and adjust your diet.
The second stage is antibacterial treatment
- Antibacterial drugs prescribed by the attending physician.Short-term but highly effective courses of taking pills are at the peak of popularity.To enhance the effect, herbal infusions are recommended.
- Antifungal drugs are combined with antibiotics if necessary.Only a doctor prescribes them.
- If there is an active development of infectious processes, the gynecologist may choose a different strategy involving the use of a new generation of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
The third stage - completion of treatment
The final stage involves treatment with thermal procedures.In addition to wearing warm clothes and drinking hot drinks, it is recommended to take warm sitz baths with the addition of chamomile or St. John's wort.
The medications listed above are really effective in the fight against cystitis.To speed up recovery, it is recommended to combine them with traditional recipes.We'll talk about them next.
Folk remedies
The signal to begin treating cystitis with folk remedies is mild symptoms indicating the development of the disease.It is possible to cope with a mild form of cystitis on your own, but if the woman does not have severe pain and blood in the urine.Otherwise, you should definitely consult a doctor.After examination, the doctor will prescribe medicine.
- Chamomile baths.They have an anti-inflammatory effect and eliminate symptoms that appear.To prepare a bath, you need to brew chamomile, leave for two hours, strain and pour into the bath.Take a chamomile bath for half an hour.
- cranberry juice.Mild symptoms of cystitis will help suppress a few cups of natural cranberry juice.Store-bought juice is not suitable because it does not contain microelements to combat microorganisms that cause pathology.If you cannot find fresh cranberries, purchase cranberry extract at the pharmacy, aimed at treating cystitis.
- Herbal infusions.Pharmacies sell ready-made herbal infusions, but you can make them yourself.Eucalyptus, St. John's wort, mint, chamomile, horsetail, and flax seeds are suitable for the decoction.The listed herbs are characterized by an antimicrobial effect and relieve inflammation.
- Temporary refusal of intimacy.If you have cystitis, you should avoid sexual relations, as the bacteria can be transmitted to your partner.If the body is prone to chronic cystitis or there is a possibility of borrowing bacteria from a lover, it is necessary to urinate immediately after intimacy.
- Douching.The method involves washing the vagina with a liquid mixture.Many women use this folk remedy to fight cystitis and treat thrush.Dissolve 5 drops of tea tree oil in two liters of boiled water, add some cloves and chopped garlic.
Cystitis must be treated comprehensively, otherwise the disease will take a chronic form, characterized by frequent relapses.If the disease appears frequently, you should definitely contact the clinic.
Diet for cystitis
If you often visit the toilet, and a burning sensation appears in the lower abdomen, most likely you have suffered from cystitis.To alleviate the condition, take pills, use folk remedies and follow a diet.If you give up food that irritates your inflamed bladder during your illness, this will speed up your recovery.
A diet for cystitis has an antiseptic and diuretic effect on a girl’s body, which is important for fighting the bacteria that caused the disease.
- Throughout the day, eat three full meals and a couple of snacks.The urinary system functions most actively at the beginning of the day, so the combined share of breakfast and lunch should be 75% of the daily food intake.
- The diet of a woman suffering from cystitis should consist of lightweight natural products.
- Drink plenty of fluids to flush the urinary system.Water, fruit juice, fruit and berry compote, herbal infusion, weak tea will do.It is allowed to drink natural juices, except tomato.
- Introduce diuretic foods into your diet - carrots, zucchini, watermelons, spinach, cucumbers.If the condition improves, you can eat homemade yogurt, cottage cheese, fish, and lean meat.For cystitis, dietary soups, porridge with water, and mashed potatoes are allowed.
What not to eat if you have cystitis
It doesn’t hurt to avoid store-bought products with preservatives, dyes and other additives.Chemistry is dangerous even for a healthy person, let alone a female body weakened by cystitis.Instead of sugar, it is better to use honey, which has a beneficial effect on the inflamed organ.
Drinks
- Strong tea
- Alcoholic drinks
- Coffee
Dishes
- Sour
- Fried
- Fat
- Acute
- Pickles
- Broths based on mushrooms, fish, meat
Sauces
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Hot sauces
Vegetables and fruits
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Sour berries
- Cauliflower
- Onion
- Radish
After complete victory over acute cystitis, a woman can gradually return to her original diet.Chronic cystitis requires a strict diet for a long time, otherwise it will not be possible to avoid exacerbation of the disease.
Treatment of cystitis during pregnancy
An additional factor that increases the risk of cystitis is pregnancy.According to statistics, the disease occurs in 7% of pregnant women.Therefore, treatment of cystitis during pregnancy brings a lot of additional troubles during a difficult period.
During pregnancy, the disease should be dealt with under the guidance of a doctor.At the same time, there are certain things that a woman can take care of on her own.It's about nutrition.Drink more water, exclude soda, smoked foods, spicy treats, coffee, chocolate, sugar, pastries, citrus fruits.
Medicines
The use of medications during pregnancy has certain characteristics.The choice of medications is limited due to side effects.It is also affected by the duration of pregnancy.Therapy is carried out under constant supervision of doctors.
- Antimicrobial drugs are used to combat the disease.After examining the urine culture, the doctor determines the sensitivity of the bacteria to the drug and adjusts the treatment.
- Instillations are widely used during pregnancy.The instillation technique involves infusing the medicine into the bladder.The main advantage of this method is that less drug enters the bloodstream, which reduces the likelihood of side effects.
Traditional methods of treatment
Particular attention is paid to the use of herbal remedies, the role of which in therapy can hardly be overestimated.The use of herbs should be supervised by a physician.
- Cranberry juice.Research results have shown that cranberry juice is excellent in treating illness by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and increasing the concentration of hippuric acid in the body.You only need to drink fresh juice made with your own hands.Blueberries and blueberries are also suitable for treatment.
- Birch leaves and dandelion extract.A wonderful diuretic.
- Marshmallow root.Prevents the growth of microorganisms and accelerates the cleansing of the affected organ.It is recommended to drink a liter of tea made from dry root per day.
- Bearberry.An infusion made from bearberry berries has a diuretic effect and is an excellent antiseptic.If the plant is used simultaneously with bear ears, the effect will be enhanced.
In conclusion, I will add that if left untreated, cystitis becomes chronic.
Preventive measures will help prevent cystitis.To do this, it is enough not to get too cold, drink plenty of fluids, sit as little as possible, visit the toilet regularly, treat chronic diseases in a timely manner, use protection during sexual intercourse and maintain hygiene.