Causes and symptoms of cystitis during pregnancy
Inflammation of the bladder, or cystitis,Every tenth pregnant woman gets sick. The disease affects women more often than men, as they have a short urethra located near the anus.With cystitis during pregnancy, the urine is cloudy, withimpurities of cereal and bloodPhoto: Getty In pregnant women, the propensity for illness is explained by a large-scale hormonal alteration in the body, by suppression of the immune system. Women with a history of chronic cystitis are particularly susceptible to inflammation. It is noteworthy that the often recurring disease has a blurred clinical picture. But the symptoms of acute cystitis during pregnancy are quite obvious: · pain in the lower abdomen, · burning and cramping in the process of urination, · discoloration of urine, blood, · false urge to urinate, · fever, · deterioration in general well-being; · frequent urination in small portions. Pregnancy may result in congestion in the pelvis caused by the pressure of the growing uterus. The disease develops as a result of a sedentary lifestyle, chronic constipation, and the abuse of spicy and smoked food. Cystitis is promoted by insufficient or excessive hygiene, and the wearing of tight linen. The most common cause of bladder inflammation is infectious diseases.
How to eliminate cystitis in pregnant women?
There are dozens of types of cystitis,therefore, only a doctor can identify the cause and select adequate treatment. A gynecologist diagnoses the disease based on the patient's complaints, collected anamnesis and general examination. He or she will definitely prescribe a biochemical and general blood test, general urine analysis, bacteriological urine culture, and take smears for flora from the vagina. If necessary, the doctor recommends an ultrasound. Based on the tests and the general condition of the patient, the doctor prescribes antibiotics. Combined herbal drops containing extracts of centaury, rosemary and lovage are also recommended. In a hospital setting, instillations can be performed - infusions of drugs through a catheter. During the treatment period, you should drink as much water, weak tea, and compote as possible, and exclude salty and spicy foods from your diet.One of the symptoms of cystitis during pregnancy -pain during urinationPhoto: GettyImportant! Herbs help relieve cystitis. Pregnant women can drink broths from the leaves of birch, black currant, lingonberries. So, depressed immunity, hormonal changes, and congestion in the pelvis contribute to the development of cystitis in pregnant women. It is necessary to treat the disease with antibiotics under the supervision of a physician.