Cases of hemorrhagic cystitis are quite common in modern medical practice. This disease is nothing more than inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bladder, which is accompanied by the release of large amounts of blood, and sometimes even large blood clots. It is worth noting that such a disease is extremely dangerous, as it is fraught not only with blood loss, but also with obstruction of the urinary tract.
Hemorrhagic cystitis: causes
Of course, the cause of the disease can be both bacterial and fungal infections. But in most cases, the causative agent is one form or another of viruses. Much less often, the inflammatory process occurs as a result of taking certain drugs. In addition, severe irradiation of the genitourinary system can be the cause of hemorrhagic cystitis.
There are some risk factors that increase the likelihood of such a disease. These include:
- Weakened immunity, since in such a state the human body simply can not fight infection.
- Non-observance of personal hygiene.
- Overstrain of the muscle tissue of the bladder, which leads to a violation of normal blood circulation. A similar problem is often encountered by people who often have to ignore the urge to the toilet.
- Bladder innervation disorders .
- Violation of the normal outflow of urine, which is often observed with inflammation of the prostate gland, the presence of tumors, narrowing of the urethra or the presence of foreign objects in the lumen of the urinary canal.
Hemorrhagic cystitis: symptoms of the disease
In this case, the clinical picture resembles ordinary cystitis. Patients complain of discomfort and soreness in the lower abdomen, and during urination the pain becomes almost unbearable. Urges to empty the bladder are becoming more frequent - there can be up to 40 or even more per day. But during urination, only a small amount of urine will be released.
The main difference is the presence of blood in the urine, which acquires a pinkish, and sometimes a bright red hue. Along with this, the usual signs of inflammation are observed . Fever, weakness, dizziness, lack of appetite - these are also symptoms of hemorrhagic cystitis.
In no case should you ignore the disease or attempt self-medication. First, permanent blood loss is fraught with the development of severe anemia. Secondly, with the further development of the disease, the release of fairly large blood clots begins, which can easily block the urethra.
Treatment of hemorrhagic cystitis
Of course, first of all, the doctor is obliged to find out what caused the hemorrhagic inflammation. If this is a bacterial infection, then, of course, antibiotic therapy is carried out. But, as already mentioned, the cause is most often viruses, so patients are prescribed immunomodulating and antiviral agents.
In addition, medications that normalize blood circulation are needed. Patients also take iron supplements that treat or prevent the development of anemia.
In the presence of large clots in the cavity of the bladder, its surgical irrigation is carried out using sterile water or saline. Some herbal preparations, in particular, Kanefron, which gently regulates the urinary system, will also be useful.