Cystitis: symptoms and causes of the disease
Before starting treatment for cystitis, it is worth learning how this disease manifests itself and what causes it. Let's start with the symptoms, list the main ones:
Now a little about the reasons, because it is precisely becausewhat caused the disease, its treatment will directly depend on. So, most often cystitis occurs due to pathogenic microorganisms entering the bladder, for example, staphylococci, chlamydia, E. coli or some others. All these "nasty things" can get in both from the anus and from the vagina. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the woman's urethra is very wide and short, so bacteria penetrate further through it with ease. Usually, the trigger for exacerbation of cystitis are factors such as hypothermia, weakened immunity, violation of personal hygiene standards, etc.
Treatment of cystitis: features, important points
What should be the treatment for cystitis?What medications are most often prescribed? Of course, immediately after the first symptoms appear, you should visit your doctor so that he can prescribe tests and confirm (or refute) the diagnosis based on their results. Only after this should a certain treatment be prescribed. It is important to follow the regime. So, it is better to limit physical activity and lie down for 2-3 days. In addition, the diet will also differ from the usual. For example, it is better to refuse salty, spicy, fried and canned foods. Consumption of dairy products should also be limited. But you need to drink as much as possible, but it is best to drink plain water. Strong teas and coffee are contraindicated. Anti-inflammatory drugs will certainly be prescribed, after taking which the condition should improve in a few days. But to completely eliminate the disease, the use should continue for at least another 2 weeks. A heating pad applied to the lower abdomen will also help alleviate the condition.
Candles are an effective remedy for treating cystitis
Most often, treatment of cystitis involvesuse of suppositories, as this is the most effective method. Which ones are effective? They can be different depending on the effect and principle of action. It is worth listing the main types of suppositories.
- Antibacterial, that is, anti-inflammatorysuppositories. They can be either rectal (that is, those that are inserted into the anus) or vaginal (used for the vagina). Such drugs help with inflammation, destroy pathogenic bacteria, and prevent the infection from developing further. It is best to use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), they do not have such a negative effect on the woman's body and her hormonal background as steroid drugs, the action of which is based on the activity of steroid hormones. One of the effective means of this group is Palin suppositories.
- Cystitis can be treated with suppositories,relieving spasms and pain. Since quite often this disease is accompanied by painful contractions of the musculature of the bladder, sometimes it is just necessary to remove the spasm. In this case, you should try anesthetic candles containing the belladonna extract. Funds based on papaverine are effective.
- Another type of means is drugs,improving blood circulation. If spasms occur, they can also affect the blood vessels, which will complicate the course of the disease and slow down the recovery process. So, by improving blood circulation, you can eliminate the disease faster. In this case, products based on papaverine or red grape peel or seed extract are used.
Pros and cons of using candles: for or against?
Like any remedy, suppositories for the treatment of cystitishave their advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the advantages. So, unlike tablets, the active components of suppositories are absorbed into the blood faster, since they do not pass through the liver. This makes treatment with suppositories more effective. In addition, the digestive system does not suffer, because some oral medications can cause nausea, stomach pain and other symptoms. Suppositories are harmless in this regard. In addition, suppositories often do not contain as many auxiliary components as tablets. Now about the disadvantages. Some substances and components of suppositories can have an irritating effect on the mucous membranes, which can cause itching and burning in the vagina or anus (depending on the area of application). But such a side effect is not observed in all products. In addition, the symptoms described most often occur due to individual intolerance to certain substances.
How to use candles: basic rules and tips
For the treatment to be effective, it is important to followsimple rules. So, if rectal suppositories are used, it is best to insert them after an enema (since suppositories can have a laxative effect when the intestines are full, which will make the treatment useless). If vaginal suppositories are used, you need to wash yourself first. Rectal suppositories are inserted after emptying the intestines, after insertion you need to lie down for some time. Vaginal suppositories are inserted as deep into the vagina as possible, after the procedure, rest is necessary.
The Importance of Timely Treatment: Dangers and Complications
Why is it so important to start treatment on time?The thing is that cystitis can cause complications. If the infection is not eliminated in time, it will spread to the kidneys, and this is extremely dangerous. Therefore, immediately after the first symptoms of the disease, you need to see a doctor. If the temperature rises, blood is found in the urine and severe pain begins, you should immediately call an ambulance.
Prevention: what to do to not get cystitis?
To avoid getting sick, you should pay attentionprevention, namely: do not overcool, observe the rules of personal hygiene, refuse tight clothing and monitor the timely emptying of the intestines and bladder. It is also worth eating right, for example, salty, fried and spicy foods can provoke an exacerbation of cystitis. In conclusion, it can be written that cystitis is a fairly common phenomenon that most women have observed at least once in their lives (sometimes it is asymptomatic and remains almost unnoticed). And if treatment is started on time, the symptoms will disappear after a week. However, sometimes you need to take medications longer so that the infection is completely eliminated. Medicines should be prescribed and a diagnosis made by a doctor.
