What are the symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women? This is one of the questions that almost every second representative of the fair sex faces. Inflammation of the lining of the bladder (or medically called cystitis) is a very common disease. There are more and more patients suffering from this disease every year.
Classification of cystitis
There are several forms of this disease. Each of them corresponds to certain symptoms and treatment of cystitis. In women, the following types of disease are distinguished:
- Primary cystitis occurs as a result of hypothermia, ingestion of viruses and infections, violation of personal hygiene rules. Sometimes diabetes can provoke it.
- The secondary form of the disease develops against the background of already existing problems associated with the bladder. For example, stones, tumors, adjacent inflamed organs.
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Bacterial cystitis develops as a result of ingestion of bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus). The causative agents of the disease can be ureaplasma, chlamydia, Candida fungi.
acute cystitis symptoms and treatment - The interstitial type is often referred to in practice as "painful bladder syndrome". Is chronic. Symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women with this form are long-term. Pain occurs in the pelvis and bladder, the patient feels constant pressure, burning and discomfort. It is difficult to achieve a complete cure, you can only increase the periods of remission.
- Hemorrhagic cystitis occurs as a result of increased permeability of the walls of the bladder, deep lesions of its mucous membrane, as a result of which blood may enter the urine during urination. This form of the disease often develops with ulcerative, radiation and viral types of the disease.
- The acute form occurs after exposure to a provoking factor. An example of this would be severe hypothermia. The inflammatory process is acute in nature and in complicated stages it can turn into a hemorrhagic form, and subsequently into a chronic one. Discomfort and burning during urination are the symptoms of acute cystitis. And treatment in this case can be started fairly quickly, which will prevent further development of the disease at an early stage.
- The chronic form is accompanied by fewer relapses and symptoms. The diagnosis is made in the event that the patient has tried all possible means, and not one of them has coped with the problem. Chronic cystitis can cause infection of the area next to the focus of inflammation.
Symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women
Main symptoms of cystitis:
- Increased urination. Usually accompanied by acute pain in the genital area, bladder (sometimes with blood).
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, fever.
- Problems in the genital area (pain during intercourse).
- Reduction of the urethra.
- Body aches (especially in the lumbar region).
- Burning sensation when urinating.
- Purulent discharge from the urethra.
- Cloudy urine.
- Nervous state.
- Urine smells bad.
- Constant urge to urinate but very little fluid comes out when emptying the bladder.
Consultation of a specialist is the first step towards the treatment of cystitis. Independent measures can lead to a deterioration in the condition and the transition of the disease to a more severe form. After the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes the necessary procedures and drugs. Depending on the type of disease, it is recommended:
- ultrasound therapy;
- conducting procedures with electrical stimulation of the bladder;
- restriction in food - refusal of spicy, s alty, alcohol;
- drink plenty;
- abstinence;
- antibacterial therapy - the use of antibiotics;
- Identification and treatment of the main focus of infection.
Effective drugs to combat cystitis can be called Monural, Nolitsin, Furadonin. Alsoit is recommended to take medicines "Fitolysin" and "Cystin". All drugs are prescribed by a doctor.
Cystitis: symptoms. Treatment with folk remedies
Along with medicines, phytotherapy has a positive effect. You can eliminate the symptoms of cystitis with the help of decoctions of herbs: dill seeds, chamomile, St. John's wort, hops, motherwort. In pharmacies, you can find teas and fees that help well with the disease. For example, "Urological collection". It has an anti-inflammatory effect, is a good diuretic. Cranberries and lingonberries are the best berries during bouts of illness. They not only relieve inflammation, but also have antibacterial and antiseptic effects. For the best effect, it is recommended to make a fruit drink: pour the berries with water, boil for 25 minutes. Let it brew. To alleviate an acute attack of cystitis, a warm heating pad on the lower abdomen or between the legs will help. The use of drugs in combination with herbal medicine quickly eliminates the symptoms of the disease. But if cystitis returns from time to time, then you should be tested to identify the cause.
