Cystitis is a disease caused by infection in the bladder, as a result of which inflammation of its mucous membrane occurs, and functional disorders appear. The disease affects mainly women. According to the results of a WHO study, one in four has encountered this disease in her life, and one in eight has a chronic form. Male cystitis is much less common. About 1000 men complain of bladder disease per 1000 men, most of whom are over forty years old.
Staphylococcus, Proteus, Escherichia coli - the main causative agents of such a disease as cystitis. The symptoms that cause these microorganisms are similar in women and men. However, the disease cannot appear only if these bacteria are present in the body, since they belong to the so-called opportunistic microflora, and additional factors are necessary for them to cause the inflammatory process.
Factors contributing to the development of cystitis in women
Decreased immunity. This may be due to the presence of chronic
diseases, pregnancy, and have a psychological nature, for example, due to stressful situations.
Hypothermia. Particular hypothermia particularly affects the onset of the ailment: lower back, pelvis, legs.
Personal hygiene can lead to the development of a disease such as cystitis. Signs of it may appear if Escherichia coli enters the urinary tract. Therefore, tampons, pads should be changed as often as possible
Change in the mucous membranes of the urethra and vagina. This phenomenon can be observed with estrogen deficiency, frequent use of spermicides, as well as in the presence of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs.
Spicy foods and spirits. After their use, together with urine, substances are released that have an irritating effect on the bladder.
Anatomy features are predisposing factors for
the occurrence of a disease such as cystitis. Signs of the appearance of an ailment in this case are detected with an abnormal location of the urethra: if it is located close to the vagina or opens in it.Problems with the toilet. Frequent overflow of the bubble leads to its stretching and further loss of elasticity. Frequent trips to the toilet can also reduce the protection of the mucous membrane.
So, in the presence of the above factors, cystitis can occur. Signs usually appear for three days, then gradually subside. However, this does not mean that the disease is gone. In the event that the treatment was not timely completed, it acquires a chronic form.
Key features:
Painful urination: pain, burning. Their intensity depends on the localization of inflammation.
Urination becomes frequent and in small portions. Sometimes no more than 10 ml of urine is excreted.
Changes are also found in the general analysis of urine. A large number of white blood cells and bacteria appear in it.
At the first signs of the disease, you should consult a doctor so that he, based on the results of the study, make a diagnosis. If this cystitis, what to do next, what treatment will be prescribed - everything will depend directly on the pathogen (microorganism) of the disease.