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Cystitis corresponds to bladder infection and inflammation, mainly due to Escherichia coli, which is a bacterium naturally present in the intestine and urinary tract and which can reach the urethra and reach the bladder, leading to the appearance of signs and symptoms of infection of the urinary system, such as urgency to urinate and burning or burning when urinating.
It is important that cystitis is identified and treated to prevent the bacteria from reaching the kidneys and resulting in complications. Thus, it is important that the person consult the urologist or gynecologist, in the case of women, so that the most appropriate treatment, which is usually done with antibiotics, is indicated.
Main symptoms
When there is infection and inflammation of the bladder, the person may present some signs and symptoms, such as low fever, frequent urge to urinate, although little urine, burning or burning of the urine is eliminated. When there is pain in the bottom of your back, it may be an indication that the bacteria has reached the kidneys and is causing your inflammation, so it is very important in this case that treatment is started as soon as possible.
The assessment of symptoms alone is not sufficient for the diagnosis of cystitis, as these symptoms may be present in other diseases of the urinary tract. Thus, it is important that the urologist or general practitioner recommend the performance of tests to confirm the diagnosis and, thus, initiate the most appropriate treatment. See how the diagnosis of cystitis is made.
Causes of cystitis
The causes of cystitis are related to contamination of the bladder with bacteria from the urinary tract or the intestine itself, which can happen due to:
- Intimate contact without using a condom;
- Poor local hygiene, cleaning itself backwards;
- Low urine production caused by low water intake;
- Little space between the urethra and anus, in the case of women, in this case it would be an anatomical defect;
- Abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina, a condition known as vesicovaginal fistula;
- Use of some drugs that interfere with immunity and favor the proliferation of microorganisms;
- Irritation by chemicals, such as soaps or perfumes in the intimate region, with pH imbalance and favoring infections;
- Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, as high blood sugar levels can increase the risk of infections.
Honeymoon cystitis is one that is usually caused by the rise of bacteria from the vagina itself to the bladder due to several small lesions in the urethra, due to the repetitive sexual act. Drinking a lot of water and peeing after intercourse may be enough to overcome this problem, but if the discomfort persists, a doctor should be consulted.
Cystitis in pregnancy
Cystitis in pregnancy may be more frequent because at this stage the woman has a natural impairment of the immune system, favoring the development of microorganisms and the occurrence of urinary infections. Cystitis in pregnancy generates the same symptoms as a common urinary tract infection and treatment should be guided by a gynecologist, in addition to increasing water consumption.
Possible complications
As a consequence of badly treated cystitis, bacteria may migrate from the bladder to the kidneys (pyelonephritis) making the case more serious. When they reach the kidneys, symptoms such as fever, severe low back pain and vomiting appear. The diagnosis is made through a urine test that checks for the presence of bacteria and its treatment is done with antibiotics.
Treatment for pyelonephritis should be instituted quickly, preferably with intravenous antibiotics, to prevent the bacteria from reaching the bloodstream and causing sepsis, a severe clinical condition that can lead to death.
How the treatment is done
The treatment for cystitis should be recommended by the doctor according to the symptoms presented by the person, and the use of antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin, Amoxicillin or Doxycycline, which should be used according to the doctor's recommendation, may be indicated. Learn more about treatment for cystitis.
The treatment recommended by the doctor can be complemented by home remedies, such as the sitz bath with vinegar, which has antimicrobial properties, and which is done using 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 3 liters of water, and the person must wash the genital region with this mixture. for about 20 minutes. Discover other home remedies used to treat cystitis.
In addition to drug treatment, it is important to drink at least 2 liters of water per day and consume diuretic foods, such as watermelon and celery, for example. See other examples of water-rich foods by watching the following video:
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