Cystitis is one of the most commondiseases that today occur in almost every fifth representative of the fair sex. There are many reasons for its occurrence, and one can list all the factors endlessly. But the result is one - inflammation of the bladder, accompanied by pain, colic and discomfort in the lower abdomen. It is not so easy to cure cystitis. It will take time and patience. But even if there is an improvement, the risk of relapse is quite high. Therefore, it is so important to do everything as prescribed by the doctor, regularly visit a specialist and not self-medicate. Otherwise, the consequences can be sad, including infertility.
Who is at risk?
So, first of all, you need to find out whatcategory of girls most often suffer from cystitis. At risk are women who do not pay due attention to hygiene. Not many people know, for example, that after defecation, you need to wipe the perineum from the pubis to the tailbone, and not vice versa. The same applies to washing. Also, some ladies take a shower only once a day, forgetting that you need to wash after each bowel movement. Another point that few people pay attention to is wearing pads. Ladies do not always change them on schedule, both daily and regular ones. Big deal, I walked for half an hour longer. As a result, bacteria begin to multiply on the surface, which very quickly and easily get through the urethra into the bladder. The next category of girls who risk getting cystitis are lovers of passionate, varied and unusual sex. Firstly, frequent change of partners is dangerous. This does not mean that you should put an end to your personal and intimate life. Just use condoms. Secondly, it is not advisable to have regular sex after anal sex. All the bacteria in your intestines will immediately get inside. Therefore, each time after such experiments, both you and your partner should take a shower to wash your genitals. But even if you follow all the above rules, you should not relax ahead of time. In some cases, cystitis appears due to a sedentary lifestyle, a malfunction of the body, wearing uncomfortable clothes, constant constipation, hypothermia and many similar factors.
Diagnosis of the disease: when to see a doctor
Please note:If you have been running to the toilet for several days (more than 3-4 times per hour), and you feel discomfort when urinating, you have severe, sharp or nagging pain in the lower abdomen, you should start treatment immediately. The situation is worse if blood is found in the urine or it becomes cloudy. Women who have encountered cystitis for the first time often mistake it for other diseases at first. And only after all the symptoms become too obvious, they consult a doctor. Of course, there are some who, due to work, lack of finances, being very busy at home or fear of being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, do not want to go to the doctor. And this is one of the most serious mistakes they make. After all, cystitis later becomes chronic. Now let's talk about how the chronic form of this disease is dangerous for lovely ladies. This means that even if you feel good today, an exacerbation may occur tomorrow. The infection will begin to spread throughout the bladder, and sometimes even beyond it. As a result, all nearby organs are affected. Therefore, it is so important to take tests in time (blood from a vein and finger, urine) to diagnose this disease. The lab technician will conduct tests to determine the amount of leukocytes and protein, as well as detect microbes. If the indicators are quite high, the diagnosis is confirmed and full treatment begins. In some cases, doctors also prescribe an ultrasound examination, X-ray. Medicines are prescribed not just like that, but based on the results of the culture, thanks to which it is determined which antibiotics the bacteria react to. The fact is that microbes are completely indifferent to a certain category of drugs. In this case, pills only harm. Therefore, it is so important not to self-medicate, even if you know for sure that you have cystitis.
What is dangerous cystitis or why should I be treated?
Do you still hope for chance and luck?Don't want to waste time visiting specialists who constantly require tests? Then you should stock up on finances, patience and courage. Because you will have to face complications, the treatment of which will take more than a dozen years. So, the most dangerous consequences of cystitis:
- Infectious diseases of the kidneys
If the disease is not cured completely, the infectionwill not go away. It is worth catching a cold, getting too worried, and a relapse will occur, with serious complications. Pathogenic microbes enter the blood and spread throughout the body. The kidneys suffer first. The infection affects them, causing renal failure or pyelonephritis.
- Hematuria
Hemorrhagic cystitis is a certainan anomaly when blood is found in the patient's urine. As a rule, this is quickly eliminated in the initial stages. In some cases, drinking plenty of fluids is prescribed as an additional treatment. Sometimes, women start bleeding due to antibiotics. If this happens, all medications are canceled, and sometimes even a transfusion is prescribed.
Treatment of cystitis in the polyclinic and at home
During an exacerbation, the patient must adhere tobed rest. That is, no walks with friends, no work at work or household chores. In such cases, the patient is recommended to drink as much regular liquid as possible (weak tea, still water). You will also have to go on a strict diet. Thus, you will not be allowed to eat spicy, salty, smoked, fried foods, as they can provoke a deterioration in your condition. Herbal infusions are prescribed as an addition to the treatment. In pharmacies, you can buy kidney collections that cope well with this task. Please note: they are diuretics, so you should not get carried away with such drinks. Otherwise, it is fraught with dehydration. In addition, you will be prescribed drugs that relieve spasms. They will help get rid of unbearable pain, which even interferes with moving around the apartment. And, of course, you should not neglect antibacterial treatment. Everything - only as prescribed by your doctor. With chronic cystitis, the first thing you need to do is restore the normal flow of urine, relieve inflammation. Then you will be prescribed a bunch of tests to identify the affected organs and foci of infection. In this case, antibiotics are prescribed only after urine culture tests. In the future, you will have to take precautions: monitor your own hygiene, use special products, empty your bladder on time, avoid contact with strangers and eat right. Plus, visit your doctor every six months.
