Cystitis in early pregnancy: causes, symptoms
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder walls. It is dangerous because the infection can reach the kidneys and cause pyelonephritis, which will complicate the course of pregnancy.
Cystitis in early pregnancy representsan inflammation of the bladderPhoto: GettyDisease by its nature can be infectious or non-infectious. Infectious cystitis develops due to penetration of the infectious agent into the urethra, which in the ascending direction affects the bladder. It can be chlamydia, myco-or ureaplasma, E. coli. The non-infectious form of the disease develops against the background of a weakened immune system, vaginal dysbiosis, hypothermia. There are the following symptoms of cystitis during early pregnancy:
- Feelings of burning and burning during urination.
- Pain in the lower back and lower abdomen.
- Turbid urine.
- Sharp, unpleasant smell of urine.
In the acute form of the disease may even risetemperature. Symptoms of cystitis can not be ignored, hoping that they will pass by themselves. Indeed, unpleasant symptoms may subside in a few days. But this suggests that the disease has turned into a chronic form and can worsen at any time. A cystitis with blood in the early stages of pregnancy suggests that treatment should be started urgently, without delay.
How to eliminate cystitis during pregnancy?
For treatment, you need to see a urologist.You will need to take tests: general urine analysis, Nechiporenko analysis, bacteriological examination of urine. First of all, the doctor is interested in the number of leukocytes. The more of them, the more pronounced the inflammatory process. To determine which antibiotics will be most effective, bacterial culture is used. In order for the test results to be most reliable, you need to collect urine correctly - in a sterile container, having washed yourself thoroughly beforehand. This is necessary so that vaginal discharge does not get into the urine. To treat cystitis, doctors most often prescribe antibiotics that are approved for use during pregnancy. An incorrectly selected remedy can harm the fetus. Therefore, you cannot select pills on your own. In addition, medicinal herbal teas may be prescribed. They must be taken strictly according to the instructions. During the treatment of cystitis, you should try to drink as much warm drink as possible, and also avoid spicy, spicy food and alcohol.
