Cystitis is a fairly common disease that affects the genitourinary system.
It leads to the fact that the membrane of the bladder becomes inflamed, and the person experiences a feeling of pain and severe discomfort.
About twenty-five percent of all women, at least once in their lives, have encountered such an unpleasant disease.
Men are also susceptible to the disease, but they suffer from it much less often.
Cystitis: symptoms and causes
There are several main forms of the disease, which is why the symptoms will primarily depend on what kind of form you have. For example, in acute cases, doctors can observe a vivid clinical picture, where severe pain and pain are present, and in the chronic form there are no signs.
The main symptoms of the acute form of the disease are as follows:
1. Urination is frequent, accompanied by severe pain.
2. In the area of the pubis and bladder, pain occurs.
3. Urine takes on a different color, may become cloudy.
4. Perhaps a strong increase in body temperature.
Many patients may observe blood levels in the urine. After you went to the toilet, you may feel that the emptying did not happen until the end. Cramps and pain can be so strong that they begin to be given to the rectum.
If all these symptoms occur in men, then you need to visit a urologist as soon as possible, since cystitis in men in most cases is secondary.
The asymptomatic course of cystitis is rare. The diagnosis is made absolutely by accident, with the next urinalysis.
The main causes of the development of the disease
Cystitis is one of the few diseases that is characteristic of absolutely all ages. The following symptoms usually provoke it:
1. Non-observance of personal hygiene.
2. Random sexual intercourse, without the use of contraceptives.
3. The body contains foci of infection.
4. Venereal or chronic diseases of the body.
5. The diet is dominated by too fatty foods.
6. A sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity.
7. The mucous membrane of the bladder is injured.
8. The pelvic areas were supercooled.
The main reason is hypothermia. Moreover, freezing in the pelvis and legs is considered the most dangerous. Do not sit on cold benches or other similar places. Dress appropriately in cold weather.
Another risk factor is sedentary work. As a result of this, blood stasis occurs in the veins of the pelvic areas. While doing work, take small breaks, once every few hours, get up and just move.
Most female gynecological diseases create a favorable environment for microbes to move to the urinary organs. That is why, all diseases in this area must be carefully examined, and then treated.
Predisposing factors are also distinguished, especially of this vitamin deficiency and hormonal disorder.
A special category of reasons that can provoke the appearance of cystitis can include violation or non-observance of personal hygiene rules. So, for example, you are more at risk of acquiring the disease in the following cases:
• during the menstrual cycle, pads or tampons rarely change;
• during sexual intercourse, the transition from vaginal contact to anal is practiced;
• preference is given to synthetic, dense linen;
• every day you wear daily pads;
• after a bowel movement has occurred, you do not wipe the anus properly.
It is necessary to empty your bladder at least five times a day, otherwise the infection enters the bladder and stagnation of urine forms.
Cystitis symptoms and home treatment: medications
A disease such as cystitis is primarily characterized by an inflammatory process, and not only in the affected area, but also in other organs. That is why treatment should be comprehensive.
Many years ago, specialists did not prescribe pills for the treatment of cystitis, but in our time everything has changed, since cases of the chronic form of the disease have become more frequent. First of all, they choose antibacterial treatment. But first you need to ask the patient to take urine tests in order to find out his sensitivity to antibiotics.
Before you start taking medications for the treatment of cystitis, be sure to consult a doctor, since self-medication can be dangerous, and, as you know, many tablets have a number of contraindications. The most popular and effective medicines for the treatment of cystitis are as follows:
1. Monural. This is an inexpensive tool used to eliminate almost all the harmful microorganisms in the bladder. Taking medication is convenient. It should be taken only once a day before bedtime. It is advisable to do this after the bladder is empty. A few hours after taking the drug, significant relief comes. The only contraindication is age, from five years.
2. Nolicin. The medicine has a broad antibacterial effect. The main advantage is that the product is concentrated in the urine and does not enter the tissues and blood. Do not take medicine for young people under the age of eighteen. Pregnant women can take the medicine, but only under the supervision of a doctor. In the chronic form of the disease, treatment can take up to 7-12 days.
3. Palin. The drug is prescribed by specialists in case of cystitis or inflammatory processes in the kidneys.
4. Furadonin. The course of treatment is about 10 days. The medicine should be washed down with a large amount of water. Already on the second day after the start of admission, there will be relief. Side effects, such as nausea or vomiting, are possible.
5. Furagin. Taking tablets allows you to delay the growth and reproduction of bacteria. In order to consolidate the result, you need to take it for at least one week. Almost all patients tolerate taking this medication well.
In addition to tablets for cystitis, in the complex of therapeutic and preventive measures for cystitis, natural remedies are often used based on plant components, such as extracts of bearberry leaves, horsetail and cranberry fruits.
For example, the dietary supplement UROPROFIT®, whose components have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. * The complex of biologically active substances that make up the dietary supplement UROPROFIT® helps normalize urination, improves the functional state of the kidneys and urinary tract, as well as reduces the risk of repeated exacerbations of chronic cystitis. *
In order to avoid the recurrence of the disease in the future, it is recommended to increase the protective functions of your urinary system. To do this, you can take immunomodulators, for example, Levelax.
Cystitis - symptoms and treatment at home can only be prescribed by specialists; remember that self-medication can affect the whole body.
Cystitis symptoms and treatment at home: folk remedies
Cystitis - it is possible to identify symptoms and treat at home. But this method should in no case be the main one. After all, competent treatment is still what the doctor prescribed you. Taking drugs and other drugs is the main method in treatment. But folk remedies can be used in conjunction with general therapy. Thanks to this, the general condition of the patient is alleviated.
Folk remedy against severe pain.
1. Take one tablespoon of baking soda and add it to 250 ml of boiled water. Stir well. Try to drink this composition in 15 minutes.
2. After everyone has drunk, spot 30 minutes, after this time, take one tablet of dipyrone. Be sure to drink it with the juice of citrus plants, and the amount of liquid you drink should be at least half a liter.
3. After that, lie on a sofa or bed and put a heating pad on the lower abdomen.
After such actions, the severe pain should recede. But what matters is the amount of fluid you drink! After all, the more a person drinks, the faster all harmful microorganisms are washed out, which means recovery will come faster.
Garlic Against Cystitis.
Since the disease arises due to the presence of pathogenic microbes, and garlic is an excellent antiseptic, then why not try to remove harmful microbes to them?
1. Take two cloves of the plant and peel them, then grate or chop finely with a knife.
2. The resulting porridge must be poured into a thermos or pan. Add one liter of boiling water there and let it brew for three hours.
3. After the time runs out, open the container and add one spoonful of honey there, mix everything thoroughly. Pieces of garlic can interfere with the further procedure, so the product must be filtered.
4. Once every 30 minutes, take 100 grams of the mixture. But it is worth considering that a day you can drink no more than one liter, but no less.
5. Note that for people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, this method of treating cystitis is contraindicated.
Aloe.
1. Tear off large leaves from the plant and place them in the freezer for exactly one hour.
2. After they freeze, remove and scroll in a meat grinder.
3. Take a saucepan and pour 250 ml of water into it, add the resulting slurry from the plant there.
4. As soon as the contents of the pan boil, add another 750 ml of water, tightly cover the top with a lid and boil, the product for 30 minutes.
5. Turn off the gas or stove and leave the contents of the pan to infuse for 2-3 hours. Then strain everything through cheesecloth.
6. You will get a liquid in which you need to add one tablespoon of honey, mix everything thoroughly so that it dissolves.
7. The resulting folk remedy should be drunk once an hour at 100 grams.
Unlike the previous method, this method has no contraindications.
Cystitis symptoms and treatment at home: doctor's advice
Many experts argue that you can protect yourself in advance from the possible development of the disease. The main thing is to maintain your immunity. Drink vitamins twice a year, eat vegetables and fruits every day.
Another good way is hardening, and you need to start doing this in the summer. Thanks to this, your body will perceive cold well, and hypothermia in the future can be avoided.
You can also adhere to other, equally useful prevention rules:
1. Always dress appropriately for the weather, do not try to overheat and supercool your body.
2. Never allow your bladder to be full, empty it once every three to four hours. If you suddenly wanted to use the toilet, do not tolerate.
3. Avoid constipation, your diet should have as many fruits, greens, and fiber-rich foods as possible.
4. Drink as much water as possible, as well as natural juices.
5. During the menstrual cycle, do not try to use tampons, it is better to give preference to pads.
6. Lingerie should not be too tight.
7. After you have had sexual intercourse, be sure to go to the toilet.
Cystitis is a fairly serious disease, the symptoms of which cannot always be detected on its own, so immediately after you start to bother you, visit a specialist.
* Instructions for use of dietary supplement UROPROFIT®
