Cystitis is an inflammation of the lining of the urinary tract.bladder. The percentage of cystitis among women is growing every year. Thus, about 50% of the fairer sex suffer from cystitis at least once in their lives, and 10% suffer from the chronic form of this disease.
Signs of cystitis
- frequent urination, which is accompanied by a cutting pain in the genital area and bladder (in some cases, there are also bloody discharge during urination);
- stomach ache;
- temperature increase;
- vomiting;
- nausea;
- the emergence of severe pain during intercourse.
Some symptoms of cystitis are very similar tosymptoms of tuberculosis of the kidneys or bladder, the condition is also similar to a developing tumor of the bladder or prostate (pain in the lumbar region).
Treatment of cystitis
Self-treatment of this diseasecan lead to complications, from the transition of common cystitis to a chronic form to calling an ambulance and treatment in a hospital. If the causative agent of cystitis is an infection, then treatment that is aimed only at this disease will not give results. In this case, it is imperative to contact a qualified specialist, undergo an examination and undergo the necessary treatment for the infectious disease. To restore the body as a whole after antibiotics and other prescribed drugs for the treatment of cystitis, it is necessary to undergo a course of physiotherapy and vitamin therapy. Interstitial cystitis, which is caused by pain in the bladder, is especially difficult to cure. To maintain the normal condition and vital functions of the body, it is necessary to regularly carry out therapy using certain medications, laser and magnetic therapy procedures. Additionally, fish oil, sea buckthorn and vaseline oil are used as agents enveloping the walls of the bladder. It is also necessary to carry out physiotherapy procedures:
- Novocain electrophoresis;
- therapy with ultrasound waves;
- electrostimulation of the bladder.
If cystitis occurs in an acute form, thenIt is recommended to ensure complete rest, limit yourself in salty and smoked food, do not drink alcohol, drink large amounts of plain water, regulate normal bowel function, constantly monitor the temperature (do not allow hypothermia), and abstain from sex. In acute cystitis, instillation procedures are impossible, so in case of severe pain, suppositories are prescribed that contain analgesics. Before antibacterial therapy, the doctor usually prescribes broad-spectrum antibiotics. An important place in the treatment of chronic cystitis in women is the detection and treatment of foci of infection.
Treatment of cystitis with folk remedies
The course of treatment prescribed by the doctor can becombine with folk remedies, which significantly increases its effectiveness. It is important to understand that any prescription for a medicine must be agreed upon with your doctor. Traditional medicine has the following recipes for treating cystitis:
- syringing from chamomile broth (hops, motherwort, fennel seeds, lemon balm, linden flowers, hemp, St. John's wort, blackberry leaves, hops, licorice root);
- Compresses to the stomach of the horsetail for symptom relief.
Any woman can prevent this disease. In order not to get cystitis, you must constantly keep your immunity in good shape.