Cystitis is a very annoying, painful condition.a disease that is quite common among women. If you got chilled the day before and suddenly felt pain when urinating, the urge to urinate became more frequent, this is one of the main and first signs of cystitis. In this case, you should not self-medicate, trying to bring down the inflammatory process and suppress the symptoms. By choosing medications at the pharmacy or on the recommendations of friends, you risk turning the disease into a chronic form, which will be extremely difficult to cure. Here are the signs of acute cystitis during inflammation:
- itching during urination;
- night desires;
- frequent urination with minimal amount of excreted urine;
- temperature increase up to 38 ° С;
- nausea, vomiting, chills;
- general weakness;
- in the urine appears blood;
- burning with urination.
A serious complication of cystitis in women can bebe pyelonephritis - an inflammatory disease of the kidneys, which easily becomes chronic. If we also consider that a woman can expect something similar with every hypothermia, which is not always possible to avoid, the disease simply must be treated immediately, as soon as it occurs for the first time, and not with folk remedies, but with modern ones, intended for the treatment of this unpleasant disease. You cannot do without drugs such as antibiotics. If you start treatment on time and correctly, then the signs of cystitis will disappear in 7-14 days, and relief of the condition - in 2-3 days.
Actions when a disease is detected
Of course, consult a specialist.It is the urologist who will select the antibiotic treatment that is most suitable for you in this case. After all, only a specialist can professionally select antibiotics. Sometimes the cause of the disease can be a violation of the vaginal microflora, so it will be necessary to undergo a complex examination: both with a urologist and a gynecologist (a smear to examine the vaginal flora - for women). Diagnostics primarily includes a urine test and a smear. To exclude the presence of a tumor or stones in the bladder, it is necessary to undergo a cystoscopy (the bladder is examined from the inside using a special instrument inserted through the urethra), as well as cystography (X-ray examination), ultrasound. The procedures are not complicated, but they allow you to see the full picture of the disease and correctly prescribe treatment. The doctor will also select the most suitable form of drugs, whether they will be tablets or injections. After all, treatment with tablets is sometimes longer-term, and it is necessary to take into account the effect of the drug on the gastrointestinal tract. If the causative agent of the disease is a violation of the microflora and microbes are detected during the examination, it is also necessary to examine the sexual partner. Often, both have to undergo treatment for this disease, otherwise a repeated inflammatory process is possible. A physiological feature in women is a short urethra, so cystitis in women occurs several times more often than in men, since the infection quickly gets into the bladder. When treating cystitis in pregnant women, the composition of the drugs and their concentration are taken into account. Caution is required when treating with antibiotics. The form of inflammation is divided into:
- acute or chronic;
- primary or secondary;
- focal, diffuse;
- infectious, allergic, radiation;
- catarrhal, ulcerative, haemorrhagic, gangrenous and the like.
In addition to the above-mentioned causes of the disease,women, it is worth noting such factors as a sedentary lifestyle, which worsens the mobility of the pelvic diaphragm, shifts in the position of the bladder occur, leading to disruption of its function; physical overwork, poor nutrition; delays in emptying the bladder - it is not recommended to endure and not respond to the urge for a long time; violations of personal hygiene, congestion in the pelvis. The first thing that a woman with cystitis should take into account is mandatory bed rest, diet (spicy and salty foods, spices, alcohol are excluded), plenty of fluids, limitation of sexual intercourse. Cranberry juice is a very good drink. Cranberry is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. There is no such thing as a "cure for cystitis." Treatment includes a set of measures that should contain:
- antimicrobials (antibiotics, etc., at the doctor's discretion);
- Physiotherapy (baths) and heat to the bottom of the abdomen;
- auxiliary influence of folk remedies (tinctures and herbal medicinal herbs, berries, fruits);
- immunomodulating drugs.
As for drug treatment, modern pharmaceuticals offer a wide choice. We will consider some drugs below.
Essential medicines against cystitis
- Monural (powder) - highly effectiveantimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drug. Fosfomycin trometamol-based drugs are excellent at combating infectious agents, are concentrated in the bladder and, due to this, have a long-lasting effect.
- Phytolysin (ointment) is a preparation madeplant-based (birch leaves, parsley root; sage, mint, orange and pine oils; onion peel, etc.). This is a diuretic, antispasmodic drug that will remove the painful symptoms of cystitis.
- Faspic (tablets) is an anti-inflammatory drug that very quickly relieves pain and is gentle on the stomach.
- Monurel Previcist (tablets) - activeanti-inflammatory drug aimed specifically at treating urological diseases of an inflammatory nature. It fights the infectious agent by destroying the cell wall. Its advantage is also that it increases immunity and is quite well tolerated.
- Furazolidone (tablets) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial drug.
An immunomodulatory drug is also prescribed at the discretion of the attending physician.
Aids against cystitis
From the auxiliary means of traditional medicine, you can choose one of the options listed below.
- Cranberry. We have already mentioned it and put it first in the strength of the impact. It contains an acid that makes the flora of the urinary system unsuitable for bacteria.
- Flax seeds. A decoction of seeds removes symptoms.
- Rowan. From the berries is prepared a decoction, which quickly enough eliminates discomfort. More than three days of broth is not worth drinking.
- Lime honey. It is the most healing of varieties of honey, removes inflammation and has an antibacterial effect.
- Celandine. From it is prepared infusion. Only use it should be done with caution, in small dosages, since the celandine is a fairly poisonous plant.
And let us repeat once again:Only a doctor can select a medicine for cystitis, including a whole health complex in the treatment to prevent the recurrence of the disease. After the treatment, do not forget that the absence of hypothermia and maintaining hygiene will not allow the unpleasant disease to bother you anymore!