Inflammation of the bladder in women or cystitis is a fairly common gynecological disease. This disease is more common among women due to the structural features of their urethra, which is much shorter than in men. Inflammation of the bladder in women is also due to the fact that the urethra is located very close to the anus, which significantly increases the risk of bacteria entering it.
Cystitis can be primary, that is, without a preliminary pathological effect, and there are also secondary cystitis, which are chronic and appear as a result of previously existing diseases.
Causes that cause bladder inflammation in women:
• one of the first reasons is a significant hypothermia of the body and it is not necessary that it is in the area of the urethra;
• a general decrease in the body's immunity arising as a result of a previous infectious disease;
• woman's non-observance of elementary rules of personal and intimate hygiene;
• a variety of allergic reactions of the body;
• the patient’s presence of a disease such as diabetes also provokes a more frequent occurrence of this disease;
• non-observance of the rules for carrying out and sterility of the instrument during examination of the urethra and bladder;
• Frequent abuse of wearing thong panties, which, due to their shape, can also provoke inflammation of the bladder in women.
In women who have more than two times in six months, primary cystitis occurs, you must definitely look for the cause of its frequent occurrence. This is necessary to prescribe an effective treatment. Such relapses can occur for many reasons, but the main ones are:
• the presence of inflammatory processes in the genital area, for example, adnexitis, vulvovaginitis, endometritis;
• infection by other types of pathogens is possible;
• a significant and sharp increase in the load on the back, especially on its lower sections;
• incorrect previous treatment, in which antibacterial drugs were irrationally used;
• any injuries, both the bladder and the entire urethra;
• abortion and hormonal imbalance;
Bladder inflammation: symptoms, treatment
The main symptoms of this disease are the presence of pain in the bladder during urination, as well as a violation of urination and the appearance of blood in the urine.
Usually, with cystitis, an increase in temperature does not occur, if this is observed, a complication in the form of pyelonephritis may occur, often this occurs in girls.
In the treatment of cystitis, the main thing is compliance with the regimen, it is necessary to prevent hypothermia of the body. It is also better not to eat acidic, fatty and spicy foods, limit the use of coffee, pickles and alcoholic beverages. You need to drink a lot of fluids, preferably in the form of a variety of decoctions of herbs. Treatment is with antibiotics, such as norfloxacin or ciprofloxacin, and antiseptics. Bladder inflammation during pregnancy can only be treated under the supervision of an experienced doctor. It is imperative to conduct a full course of treatment, since if its duration is insufficient, resistance to some bacteria may form, which will complicate further treatment.
You can not carry out warming in the bladder, as this can increase the development of infection.
After the course of treatment of cystitis is completed , it is necessary to undergo tests to verify its effectiveness. Then you should avoid hypothermia, as well as regularly visit a gynecologist, maintain your immune system and adhere to a healthy lifestyle.