What should we do with female cystitis and what should we pay attention to in daily life?

Many of us may think that cystitis is a disease that is more common among men, but in fact, women are more likely to get cystitis. Because the female urethra and anus are very close, bacteria and viruses can easily invade the urethra, and bacteria can easily breed there, so they can infect the bladder and cause severe damage to the bladder mucosa, and many other diseases. If not treated in time, cystitis can worsen and cause hematuria, high fever, and other life-threatening conditions.

Treatment:

First of all, you need to rest in bed, drink plenty of water, avoid irritating foods, and hot water sitz baths can improve blood circulation in the perineum and relieve symptoms. Alkaline drugs such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium citrate can reduce urine acidity and relieve bladder spasms. Flavonoids (Urinary Ling) can relieve spasms and reduce urinary tract irritation symptoms. The traditional 10-14 day antibacterial therapy is not necessary for uncomplicated cystitis. A single high-dose or a short course of 3 days is recommended both domestically and internationally.

Symptoms of cystitis in women include frequent trips to the bathroom, stinging pain during urination, lower abdominal pain, and cloudy urine, which should be clear. If you examine your urine, you can find white blood cells and red blood cells mixed in it under a microscope. However, the bacteria are not special bacteria, they are basically Escherichia coli and the like.

For women, cystitis is a very common disease, just like a cold. Almost every woman is at risk of cystitis. However, similar to how a cold that doesn't get better can turn into pneumonia, if cystitis gets worse, it can cause hematuria, chills, and a high fever of over 39 degrees Celsius. At this time, the bacteria have already invaded the kidneys along the ureters on both sides of the patient, which may damage renal function and cause pyelonephritis, which may even be life-threatening. Therefore, once you suffer from cystitis, you must not take it lightly.

If a woman has already contracted cystitis, the best thing to do is to see a doctor immediately and wait until no white blood cells are seen in the urine test. If the patient relies solely on his own judgment and stops taking medication, the disease is likely to relapse. It usually takes a week to fully recover. During the treatment, try to avoid drinking alcohol and eating irritating foods to avoid aggravating the inflammation. Of course, sexual intercourse should also be stopped.

On the other hand, patients with cystitis should drink plenty of water, increase urination volume, and keep the bladder flushed. In this way, the bacteria that enter the bladder will be excreted from the body along with the urine and will have no chance to reproduce.

In addition, after defecation, you must wipe the stool from front to back to avoid bacterial infection of the vaginal opening and keep the perineum clean. In addition, after sexual intercourse, to prevent infection, you should drink enough water. If conditions permit, it is better for women to wash their genitals. This is also one of the secrets to a good honeymoon.

Note:

For female patients with cystitis, do not hold urine, as holding urine provides an environment for bacterial reproduction and induces the occurrence of cystitis; drink enough water to reduce the chance of bacterial infection; pay attention to sexual hygiene and do not have sexual intercourse during an attack of cystitis; do not use oily skin care products around the genitals and avoid using bath gel containing fragrances; sanitary napkins should be replaced frequently during menstruation; wear cotton underwear, and air circulation can prevent the growth of bacteria.

Cystitis is caused by bacterial infection. The most typical symptom is bladder irritation, namely frequent urination, urgency, pain when urinating and even urge incontinence, and there may be hematuria and pyuria. It is more common in women, but men are also susceptible to cystitis if they have urinary tract obstruction such as prostate hypertrophy or bladder stones or foreign bodies. Active treatment and prevention of recurrence are the keys to managing cystitis in women.