What is the ambulance for cystitis? This is a common question. We will understand it in more detail.
Cystitis occurs as a result of the penetration of infectious agents into the urethra and bladder. The development of the disease is facilitated by several factors against which the immune system is suppressed. The reason may be an insufficient level of genital hygiene, the presence in the body of chronic pathologies, gynecological diseases.
Cystitis manifests itself in a variety of ways. This can be either a slight burning sensation, which bothers when urinating, or intolerable pains in the lower abdomen. If the symptoms of the disease are pronounced, the patient should be given an ambulance for cystitis. The use of painkillers, taking warm baths, applying heat to the lower abdomen will help ease the condition before visiting a doctor.
Causes of cystitis
Inflammation in the bladder is provoked by microorganisms, which in healthy people live on the mucous membrane of the genitals and in the intestines. When saprophytic bacteria enter the internal organs, the development of the disease begins.
Infection can penetrate through sexual contact, violation of hygiene rules. The penetration of infectious agents does not always cause cystitis. If a person is healthy, then the natural defense mechanism is activated. Glands located in the inner membrane of the bladder secrete mucus, which prevents the attachment of bacteria, immunoglobulins are able to destroy any infectious microorganisms that penetrate the mucous walls. With regular emptying of the bladder, pathogens are washed out.
More often than not women suffer from cystitis. This is due to features in the structure of the genitourinary system. The urethra in women is shorter, which is not a serious enough obstacle for the entry of microorganisms. Due to the location of the urethral opening next to the vaginal entrance, there is a chance of a gynecological infectious pathology moving to the urinary tract. In the immediate vicinity is the anus, which can become a source of spread of E. coli, which can provoke an inflammatory process in the bladder. First aid for acute cystitis is important.
Factors for the development of inflammatory processes in the bladder in women
A disease develops if the body's defense mechanisms are reduced, and also if favorable conditions are created for the growth and reproduction of pathogens. Can provoke cystitis:
- Wearing linen made of synthetic materials.
- Untimely replacement of personal care products.
- Menstruation.
- Pregnancy.
- The period after delivery.
- Hypothermia.
- Frequent changes of sexual partners.
- Diabetes.
- Perineal injury.
- Untimely emptying of the bladder, which is systematic.
- Sexually transmitted diseases (genital herpes, mycoplasmosis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis).
- Excessive intake of carbohydrates, sweets.
- Violation of the rules of hygiene of the reproductive system.
If basic sanitary principles are not respected, endocrine disorders are present that accompany chronic pathologies, the likelihood of developing cystitis is significantly increased.
When is an ambulance needed for cystitis?
Urgent need
Symptoms of the inflammatory process in the bladder may be erased, showing slight discomfort when visiting the toilet. In some cases, the symptoms become pronounced and are as follows:
- Frequent urination.
- After emptying the bladder, relief does not occur.
- When urinating, pain and severe pain occur.
- In the urine, the presence of turbidity, flakes.
- Together with urine, blood is released.
- In the perineum and above the pubis, pain appears.
As a rule, body temperature remains normal or rises slightly - up to 37.5 degrees. A severe degree of inflammation, the addition of complications is accompanied by a general malaise. An ambulance for cystitis is required for the patient if hyperthermia and severe pain are noted.
What is emergency care?
Symptoms of the inflammatory process localized in the bladder can occur at night, holidays, weekends, when visiting a specialist is not possible. To alleviate pain and dysuric phenomena, first of all, you should take painkillers and take measures aimed at reducing the spasm of smooth muscle structures and the inflammatory process. From what "Spazmalgon" helps, we will tell below.
It is possible to reduce the manifestations of cystitis quite quickly, if you follow simple rules.
Consume more fluids
Preference should be given to decoctions of medicinal herbs, mineral water without gas, compotes. The amount of excreted urine in this case increases, which helps to remove from the bladder the microorganisms that provoked the inflammatory process.
Follow a diet
It is important to exclude salty foods, spicy foods, spices and spices from the diet. All of these substances are irritating and aggravating the process of inflammation affecting the inner wall of the bladder. As a result, there is an increase in symptoms.
Heat application
Applying heat to the pubic region (heating pad, plastic bottle filled with warm water). As a result, there is a decrease in spasm and, as a result, a decrease in pain. Taking a bath is not recommended, and the lumbar region should not be warmed. This will avoid the spread of the inflammatory process to the renal pelvis. It is unacceptable to apply heat to the lower abdomen of pregnant women if hyperthermia is noted, if blood is present in the urine.
The use of antispasmodic drugs
You can take antispasmodics. With cystitis, they will help reduce pain.
The most popular means include Baralgin, Spazmalgon, No-shpu. It is allowed to use painkillers - Nimesil, Nurofen, Ibuprofen. Drink a tablet of analgesic with water in the amount of half a glass.
Many are interested in why Spazmalgon helps.
This drug contains 3 biologically active components, each of which effectively fights pain. In this case, mutual reinforcement of each other's actions takes place. Indication for the use of this medication is severe pain, the cause of which is a spasm of the muscles of the internal organs. The drug is prescribed for neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica and cystitis with urethritis including.
"Baralgin" for cystitis is used as an anesthetic medicine, it helps to quickly eliminate discomfort. Tablets, in addition to analgesic effects, reduce inflammation and lower body temperature for diseases of the genitourinary system.
They are taken orally, washed down with water. The daily dose for exacerbation of the disease should not exceed 6 tablets (3 g).
Effective antibiotics for cystitis
In the absence of the opportunity to receive medical care for several days from the onset of the first symptoms of cystitis, the use of certain antibacterial drugs is allowed. For example, "Furadonin" is shown to be taken every day, three times a day, 100 mg. The course of therapy takes up to 7 days. "Nitroxoline" is recommended to be used four times a day for 100 mg, "Furamag" - three times a day for 2 tablets. In both cases, therapy takes a week. However, it is important not to forget that a single or course use of antibiotic drugs should be agreed with the doctor, since drugs of this pharmacological group can harm. As a result of their use, microorganisms can become resistant, and then cystitis will be difficult to cure.
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In some cases, when the pain syndrome is expressed excessively, the temperature rises above 39 degrees, there are bloody inclusions in the urine, there is a suspicion of surgical pathology in the acute form, the patient may need emergency help.
Emergency care for hemorrhagic cystitis
Hemorrhagic cystitis is characterized by the appearance of red blood cells in urine. Visually, the appearance of blood in the urine can be determined by its staining in a characteristic red color, by the appearance of blood drops during urination. The disease begins suddenly: the patient's body temperature rises sharply, an irresistible desire to visit the toilet develops. Blood clots can fill the urethra, resulting in the development of acute urinary retention. In such cases, it is necessary to call an ambulance.
Popular ways to provide first aid
In some cases, medical supplies may be contraindicated or unavailable. Effectively relieve the symptoms of acute cystitis in these cases, folk methods will allow. To relieve pain and improve the general well-being of the patient are able to:
- Soda solution. It is necessary to mix warm water (in an amount of 200 ml) and soda (a tablespoon). It should be taken slowly. Under the influence of soda, the severity of the cuts, the pain that occurs when urinating, will decrease.
- Cranberry juice. Drink it should be 200 ml every hour. The substances contained in the berry have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. When consuming cranberry juice, morbidity decreases.
Still how to relieve the condition with cystitis?
Medicinal plants
In addition, you can use one of the medicinal plants that are available at the time of development of unpleasant symptoms.
Effective for inflammation of the bladder will be taking a decoction of lingonberry leaves. To prepare it, you will need two tablespoons of dry raw materials and 500 ml of water. The leaves are boiled for 10 minutes, filtered and consumed three times a day, 150 ml each.
Juniper broth is no less effective. To prepare it, you will need a glass of water and a teaspoon of juniper fruit. Apply it up to 6 times a day.
A proven folk method for eliminating the inflammatory process in the bladder is the use of bearberry broth. A tablespoon of raw materials must be filled with half a liter of water and boiled for 20 minutes. After cooling, the broth can be consumed. It is recommended to take half a glass every 4 hours.
Effectively remove the symptoms of cystitis will allow and infusions of plant uroseptics. They can reduce the discomfort in the lower abdomen, relieve pain.
Hop tincture will help get rid of spasm with cystitis. Collect the plant should be fresh. One tablespoon of hop cones is brewed using a glass of boiling water and boiled for 5 minutes. Insist hops need 1 hour, after which you can start taking. It is recommended to take three times a day for a tablespoon of infusion.
With purulent cystitis, St. John's wort tincture will be effective. To prepare it, pour a tablespoon of raw materials with a glass of boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. It is necessary to insist 1 hour. Take all the received volume of infusion should be during the day, dividing into three applications.
It is important to remember that first aid for cystitis is aimed at relieving symptoms. These funds do not eliminate the cause of the disease, so the urologist should prescribe therapy. At the same time, folk remedies are only auxiliary methods of eliminating pain.
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