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What is Cystitis?
In ammation of the bladder is known as cystitis. This infection is a form of
bacterial infection and is also known as urinary tract infection (UTI). Cystitis or
bladder infection is a painful and an irritating condition and if left untreated can
become more serious with the spread of infection to the kidneys. Sometimes,
cystitis can result due to a drug reaction to some medications or radiation
therapy, or cosmetic agents like feminine hygiene spray etc. It can also be caused
by using catheter for long durations. Some illnesses may also result in cystitis.
Treatment depends on the type of cystitis and its cause. Antibiotics are the usual
choice of treatment for bacterial cystitis. Women are more prone to bladder
infections than men, as they have a shorter urethra.
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Bacterial cystitis occurs when the bacteria present outside the body enters
into the urinary tract via urethra and start multiplying. The Escherichia coli (E.
coli) bacteria are responsible for the majority of bacterial cystitis cases.
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Men who do not have an existing predisposing health condition, rarely encounter
cystitis. Women carry a greater greatest risk for UTIs as they have a shorter
urethra than men and especially those women who:
Are sexually active as sexual intercourse may cause the bacteria to travel into
the urethra.
Use birth control like diaphragms, especially those which contain spermicidal
agents.
Pregnant women are more prone to UTIs because of the hormonal changes
occurring during pregnancy.
Prolonged use of bladder catheters increases the risk for bacterial infections
as well as damage to the bladder tissue.
Hematuria
Pelvic discomfort
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Slight fever
Young children su ering from UTI may have episodes of daytime wetting;
however, nighttime bed-wetting alone is not likely to be related to UTI.
Nausea
Vomiting
Very urgent, frequent or painful urination lasting for many hours or longer or
hematuria.
Cystoscopy to inspect the bladder using a cystoscope. This helps with the
diagnosis. The doctor may also perform a biopsy for further analysis.
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Bacterial Cystitis: Antibiotics are the rst line of treatment for bacterial
cystitis. The medicines used depend on the general health of the patient and
the type of bacteria found in the urine. If the patient is su ering from infection
for the rst time, there is dramatic improvement in the symptoms with a day
or two after starting antibiotics; however, depending on the severity of the
infection, antibiotics may need to be taken for three days to a week. It's
important to take the complete course of antibiotics prescribed by the doctor
so that the infection is completely eliminated.
For Recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend a longer course of antibiotic
treatment or refer you to urologist or nephrologist to rule out any urologic
abnormalities, which may be causing the infections. Women su ering from
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recurrent UTIs bene t from taking a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual
intercourse.
As the cause of interstitial cystitis is not certain, single treatment may not work.
For this reason di erent therapies used to alleviate the signs and symptoms are:
For other types of noninfectious cystitis, avoiding certain chemicals such as found
in products like as bubble bath or spermicides helps in easing the symptoms and
preventing future episodes of cystitis.
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Avoiding co ee, alcohol, soft drinks containing ca eine, citrus juices and spicy
foods.
Sitz bath for 15 to 20 minutes helps a lot in relieving pain and discomfort.
After having a bowel movement, always wipe from front to back, as this
prevents the spreading of bacteria from the anal region to the vagina and
urethra.
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Always gently clean the area around the vagina and anus and avoid using
harsh soaps or cleaning vigorously as the delicate skin around these areas
becomes easily irritated.
After sexual intercourse, empty your bladder as soon as possible. Also drink a
glass of water to help ush out the bacteria.
Avoid the use of deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital region
as they can cause irritation to the urethra and bladder.
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