Symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women at home. Cystitis

Visits to the toilet are becoming more frequent, but less and less productive: it is possible to squeeze out very little urine, sometimes with an admixture of blood. Pain occurs during and after urination. Sometimes there are pulling pains above the pubis. All these are symptoms of cystitis, a disease that most often affects women. And although cystitis does not pose a danger to life, it is very capable of ruining a few days.

The purpose of this article is to tell you how you can treat cystitis at home and how to deal with this ailment as quickly as possible. We also recommend articles with reviews for cystitis. In case of pregnancy.

What is cystitis?

Cysitis is an infectious disease. That's just the causative agents of it live in our own body. In 85-95% of cases, E. coli, a common inhabitant of the intestine, becomes the cause of urinary tract infections. Another typical pathogen is Staphylococcus saprophyticus, a representative of the skin microflora. And they enter the bladder in an ascending way: from the skin or from the rectum through the urethra.

How to prevent the appearance of cystitis?

It is the anatomical features (larger bladder volume and short urethra) that determine the prevalence of cystitis among women.

It is clear why women are more likely to get cystitis - it's all about anatomy. The urethra in women is much shorter than in men, and - more voluminous, which means that it can be emptied less often. But the stream of urine is quite effective in washing off the microorganisms that have entered the urinary canal. Hence - the first rule for women: do not want to meet with cystitis - go to the toilet every 3-4 hours.

Another common cause of cystitis is microtrauma of the female urethra during intercourse. The so-called defloration cystitis often spoils the honeymoon. Advice to loving men: do not forget about intimate hygiene. Advice to sensible women: emptying the bladder before and after sex greatly reduces the risk of infection.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

Not a single woman is immune from isolated cases of cystitis. However, if the phenomena of dysuria recur, it is worth undergoing a comprehensive examination.

Pregnancy is a particularly dangerous time. The work of the immune system and the hormonal background changes, the growing uterus displaces the bladder, disrupting the outflow of urine, and as a result, an infection. Meanwhile, bacteriuria increases the risk of preterm birth by 2 times - so cystitis during this period is not at all harmless.

If the symptoms of the disease occur in a man, you should consult a specialist immediately and without fail, cystitis in men is almost always secondary (read also the article). And the root cause may be, or, or. In addition, symptoms similar to cystitis can be with non-gonococcal urethritis (its likely pathogens are chlamydia, mycoplasmas,) and bladder tuberculosis.

The doctor will do urine and blood tests, cultures for the microflora, probably, will send for an ultrasound of the bladder, possibly for cystoscopy, and take swabs from the urethra. If the examination proves that cystitis is uncomplicated, then you will most likely be trusted to cope with its symptoms on your own.

What to do with cystitis?

1. It is very desirable to stay in bed during an exacerbation, under a warm blanket, with a heating pad in the lower abdomen (if blood is not excreted in the urine, then we cancel the heating pad).
2. Drink as much as possible. Tea - only with milk, coffee and beer are excluded. Cranberry, lingonberry and blueberry fruit drinks are very welcome (the proantacyanides contained in them prevent bacteria from attaching to the wall of the bladder), a decoction of oats, bearberry, birch buds is good, and when blood appears - nettle. Phytotherapy is most effective in the form of fees, the pharmacy will always offer ready-made ones. You can brew herbs yourself, or you can use tablets (Cyston, Kanefron), drops (Urolesan, Spazmotsistenal) or paste (Phytolysin) - this is also nothing more than herbal preparations, only “compactly packaged”.
3. The diet provides for the rejection of spices, canned food, marinades, but dairy products, fruits (especially watermelon) and vegetables will benefit. .
4. You should not go to a bath or sauna with cystitis, but washing with warm water with special intimate hygiene products will help reduce discomfort after urination.
5. You can take No-shpa, put candles with papaverine - this often relieves pain (read separate).

But anyway . It could be:

• Monural - 3 mg once, 2 hours after a meal;
• Nolicin, 1 tablet 2 times, for 3 days,
• Biseptol 2 tab. 2 times - 3 days.

If cystitis is recurrent, or the patient is elderly, or there is diabetes mellitus, then the course of uroseptics should be longer - at least a week.

Attention!, they should not take Furadonin and Tetracyclines. The drugs of choice for them are Amoxicillin or Cefuroxime, but let the doctor prescribe them after the examination is better - it's safer for the woman and the child.

What should be feared?

If untreated, an infection from the bladder through the ureters can spread to the kidneys - pyelonephritis will develop.

If back pain and fever have joined frequent and painful urination, then it is possible that the infection has spread to the kidneys, and here you can’t do without a doctor.

Which doctor to contact

At the first episode of cystitis, you can contact a therapist. If the disease takes a recurrent or chronic course, you should consult a urologist and be sure to undergo a cystoscopy.

Content

Constant urge to urinate, pulling pain in the lower abdomen are symptoms of an acute form of cystitis. Pathology is accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting. Because of the need to go to the toilet often, the patient is limited in movement. Every second woman faced this disease at least once in her life, men - eight times less often.

What is cystitis

Inflammation of the lining of the bladder is called cystitis. Women are more prone to the disease due to the structure of the urethra. Their urethra is wider and shorter - vaginal infections can reach the bladder and cause inflammation.

There are three stages in the development of pathology:

1. Serous. There is a gradual clouding of urine due to an increased number of leukocytes and epithelial cells.
2. Mucous. When emptying, impurities of thick mucus appear, the amount of which increases as the pathology develops.
3. Purulent. In an advanced case, pus clots are observed in the urine, a sharp unpleasant odor emanates from the patient.

According to the origin and nature of the course, the following forms of pathology are distinguished:

• Primary or secondary cystitis. In the first case, the pathology develops as an independent disease. In the second - a consequence of diseases of the urinary system (tumor, urolithiasis) or adjacent tissues (adenoma, prostate cancer, chronic inflammation of the genital organs).
• Infectious or non-infectious variety. The main cause of inflammation is bacteria, viruses, fungi. Less commonly, pathology is a consequence of radiotherapy, exposure to harmful substances, drugs, allergies, poor nutrition.
• Chronic or acute form of cystitis. The second type proceeds with pronounced signs. The main cause of the chronic form of the disease is the formation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria colonies. Pathology can last for years, when periods of remission alternate with exacerbation.
• Hemorrhagic cystitis. Bladder tissues are damaged, blood vessels burst, due to which blood particles are found in the urine.

Inflammation can be triggered by difficult or incomplete emptying of the bladder, which disrupts the tone of the detrusor.

The result is stagnation, decomposition of urine, the development of infection. Other provoking factors are:

• damage to the bladder mucosa;
• endocrine pathologies;
• hypothermia of the pelvic organs;
• lack of vitamins;
• sedentary life;
• venous stasis of blood in the pelvic organs;
• venereal or gynecological pathologies;
• fatty and spicy dishes;
• infection in the body;
• unprotected sex;
• bad hygiene.

Other causative agents of cystitis:

• gram-negative bacteria - Escherichia coli (95% of cases), staphylococcus saprophytic, Klebsiella, Proteus;
• gram-positive bacteria (2% of cases) - streptococci, pale treponema, mycobacterium tuberculosis;
• viruses - herpes, influenza, polyomas, adenovirus;
• fungus (candida).

Symptoms of acute cystitis

Manifestations of acute inflammation last two to three days. Then they subside and may go away without treatment. Acute cystitis in women is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Frequent urination. In severe cases, the patient goes to the toilet every 15-20 minutes, while passing a small amount of urine.
• Burning in urethra.
• Constant sensation of a full bladder.
• To hold urine, you have to constantly strain the muscles of the pelvis.
• Acute pain in the perineum and bladder area after emptying - from slight discomfort to an unbearable condition.
• Urine is cloudy, with an unpleasant odor.
• High fever, chills.
• Vomiting, nausea.
• Hematuria (with blood in the urine).

Men get sick less often, but they endure it harder. Lack of treatment can turn into prostatitis or urethritis. Signs of cystitis in men:

• pain in the penis, groin area when urinating;
• discomfort in the rectal area;
• constant desire to empty;
• fever, feeling unwell, weakness;
• cloudy urine.

How to cure cystitis

The treatment regimen for acute cystitis in women and men is no different. Follow all doctor's prescriptions, take prescribed drugs, follow a diet, do not smoke.

Acute cystitis requires bed rest and complex therapy.

Drug therapy for acute cystitis

The choice of medicines depends on the type of pathogen: it is impossible to cure a fungal or bacterial infection using antiviral drugs. To get rid of the bacterial flora, it is necessary to undergo a course of antibiotic therapy. If the urine is red in color, hemostatic agents will help. The duration of treatment depends on the drug and its effectiveness.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

The development of inflammation is blocked by anti-inflammatory drugs. This leads to tissue healing, pain reduction. The dosage and duration of treatment is prescribed by the urologist, based on the clinical picture of the disease. The course of therapy lasts 2-3 weeks. In the treatment of cystitis, drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) received good reviews. Their action is aimed at inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins (inflammatory mediators):

• Diclofenac (candles, tablets). It has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, but is not combined with diuretics. Dosage: 100-150 mg per day. Price: 10 candles - 15 rubles, 20 tab. - 20 p.
• Nurofen (tablets). Active ingredient: ibuprofen. Relieves pain, inflammation, swelling, temperature. Dosage: 1-2 tablets. 3 times a day. Price: 10 pcs. - 60-80 rubles.
• Indomethacin (tablets). It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, relieves fever, prevents platelets from sticking together. Dosage: 1-2 tablets. 2-3 times a day. Price: 10 pcs. - 10-30 p.

These medicines should not be taken for ulcers, inflammation of the intestines, impaired hematopoiesis, problems with blood clotting. The drugs are not recommended for renal, hepatic or heart failure, allergies to aspirin.

Antispasmodics for cystitis

To relieve an attack of cystitis will help antispasmodics, which relieve spasms of the muscles of the bladder. Doctors recommend these drugs:

• No-shpu (tablets). Active ingredient: drotaverine. Indications: gastrointestinal disorders. Daily dosage: 160 mg (4 tablets divided into 2-3 doses). Contraindications: Allergy, severe hepatic, cardiac or renal insufficiency. Price: 60 r. for 6 tab.
• Baralgin (injections, tablets). Active ingredients: metamizole sodium, pitofenone hydrochloride. It has analgesic, antipyretic effects, relieves spasms, inflammation. Contraindicated in renal or hepatic insufficiency, problems with hematopoiesis, prostatic hypertrophy with urinary retention. Dosage: 6 tab. per day, in / m - from 2 to 5 ml 2 times a day. Price: 5 ampoules - 200 rubles, 10 tab. - 100 r.
• Papaverine. Active substance: papaverine hydrochloride. It has a vasodilating and antispasmodic effect. Contraindications: hypotension, simultaneous treatment with MAO inhibitors, glaucoma, broncho-obstructive syndrome, liver failure. Should not be taken after the age of 75 due to the risk of hyperthermia. Dosage: 40-60 mg 3-4 times a day. Price: 10 tab. - 10 r.

Antibiotic therapy

Antibiotics are used to treat cystitis. The duration of treatment is from 3 to 10 days.

If the bacteria survive, they can trigger a relapse. Antibiotics should not be taken longer than the recommended period. If the medicine does not work within a week, it is ineffective and the drug is replaced.

Acute bacterial cystitis is treated with:

• Monural (powder). Active ingredient: fosfomycin. Effective against urinary tract infections - E. coli, Citrobacter spp., Proteus spp. Klebsiella spp. Contraindications: severe renal failure, hemodialysis. Apply once - 1 packet at bedtime. In severe cases, the reception is repeated in a day. The price of 1 package is from 300 rubles.
• Nolicin (tablets). Active ingredient: norfloxacin from the group of fluoroquinolones. It has a broad spectrum of action against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic bacteria. Contraindications: allergies, pregnancy, lactation, age up to 18 years. Dosage: 400 mg 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 3 days. Price for 10 tab. - from 150 r.
• Rulid (tablets). Active ingredient: roxithromycin from the group of macrolides. Broad spectrum antibiotic. Dosage: 1 tab. 2 times a day. Do not use simultaneously with drugs containing ergotamine and dihydroergotamine. Use with caution in renal and hepatic impairment. Price: 10 tab. from 840 rubles

Antiviral therapy

With a viral infection, antiviral drugs are prescribed:

• Acyclovir (tablets). Effective against herpes viruses types 1 and 2, chickenpox, herpes zoster, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus. Dosage: 200 mg 5 times a day. The course of therapy is 5 days, if necessary, extended. Contraindicated in case of allergy to drug components. Price: 20 tab. - from 30 rubles.
• Laferon (injections). Active ingredient: interferon alfa-2b. It is an immunostimulant, which is prescribed for bacterial, viral, mixed infections. Contraindications: severe diseases of the kidneys, liver, heart, psoriasis, pregnancy. The dosage and course of treatment is determined by the doctor. It is not sold in Moscow pharmacies, only via the Internet. The price of 1 bottle is from 150 rubles.

Antifungals

If the cause of inflammation is a fungus, drugs are prescribed to destroy the pathogen.

In order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to take tests to determine its type.

Fungal infection of the bladder is often provoked by pathogens from the Candida group. To eradicate them, use the following means:

• Diflucan (capsules). Active ingredient: fluconazole. The medicine is used once. Dosage - 1 pc. (150 mg). The drug should not be used while taking another drug with fluconazole. Price: 1 capsule - from 370 rubles.
• Amphotericin (powder for injection). Broad-spectrum drug. Assign with the ineffectiveness of treatment with other antifungal agents. The dosage and course of therapy is prescribed by the doctor. Contraindications - Allergy. The price for a bottle of 10 ml is 35 rubles.

Treatment of acute cystitis with herbal remedies

Herbal medicines are prescribed as a complex therapy. They relieve inflammation, pain, inhibit the growth of bacteria. For the treatment of cystitis appoint:

• Phytolysin;
• Uroprofit;
• cystone;
• Krenfors.

The following agents showed high efficiency in cystitis:

• Monurel (granules). Contains ascorbic acid and cranberries containing proanthocyanidins. They stop the growth of bacteria, strengthen the immune system. How to use: dissolve 3 g of granules in 1/3 tbsp. water and drink. The medicine is taken 1 time, in severe cases, repeat after 24 hours.
• Kanefron (drops, tablets). The product contains rosemary, lovage, centaury. Herbs have anti-inflammatory, vasodilating, diuretic effects, inhibit the growth of bacteria. Dosage: 50 drops 3 times a day undiluted. The duration of treatment is determined by the urologist.

Folk remedies for exacerbation of cystitis

Drug therapy at home can be combined with folk remedies. Before using them, you should consult with a urologist. Recipe examples:

• 2 tbsp crushed rosehip roots pour 500 ml of boiling water. Bring to a boil, cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove, wrap in a towel, let cool. Drink 125 ml 4 times a day before meals for 7 days.
• Mix 1 tbsp. leaves of bearberry and lingonberry, pour 2 tbsp. water, keep on low heat for 40 minutes. Remove, cool, strain. Take ¼ cup before meals until the symptoms of inflammation disappear.
• Pour 150 g of fresh rowan bark with a liter of water, boil for 10 minutes. Drink like tea, adding 1-2 tsp to a glass. honey.
• Take a glass of millet, pour 250 ml of boiling water. Boil 10 min. Give 5 min. insist, drain excess water. On the first day, eat 1 tbsp every hour, on the second - 3 tbsp, on the third and subsequent - half a glass. The course of treatment is a week.
• Dilute 5-10 drops of propolis tincture in water. Use 5 to 10 times a day for a week.

The scheme of treatment of cystitis during pregnancy

Many drugs for acute inflammation of the bladder are prohibited during pregnancy. The treatment regimen is determined by the doctor after studying the tests. During pregnancy appoint:

• Monural. An antibiotic is used if the expected effect for the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus. The drug does not have a teratogenic or fetotoxic effect on the baby, but in the first trimester it is better to refrain from it.
• Flemoxin (antibiotic amoxicillin from the penicillin group). The tool does not have a negative effect on the fetus, its use during pregnancy is confirmed by clinical studies.
• Suprax (antibiotic cefixime from the group of III generation cephalosporins). According to the instructions, the drug is prescribed in the II and III trimesters. In the first, it is better to refrain from using it.
• No-Shpa. The antispasmodic does not adversely affect the health of the mother and fetus.
• Kanefron. The manufacturer does not recommend the drug due to insufficient research, but no negative effects on the fetus and the pregnant woman were found.
• Augmentin (amoxicillin from the penicillin group, clavulanic acid). Can be used during pregnancy (except the first trimester) and lactation, but as a last resort. Taking the drug while carrying a baby can provoke necrotizing enterocolitis (severe bowel disease).

If it is not possible to avoid taking medications, urologists recommend instillation. The method involves drip injection of a drug solution into the urethra or bladder. This reduces the risk of side effects to a minimum. After 1-2 procedures, the symptoms of the disease subside, the damaged mucosa is restored.

Prevention of relapses

To prevent re-inflammation of the bladder, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Change your underwear regularly.
• Wash your genitals daily with warm water without soap or shower gels.
• Observe hygiene during menstruation.
• Do not endure long urge to empty. Stagnant urine is a breeding ground for bacteria that cause inflammation.
• Drink plenty of water. This will help prevent stagnation of urine, reducing the likelihood of inflammation.
• Avoid hypothermia - this leads to a weakening of the immune system.
• Refrain from wearing tight clothing. This causes circulatory disorders, compresses blood vessels, slows down the supply of useful substances to the tissues.
• With sedentary work, a sedentary lifestyle, do a 5-minute warm-up once an hour. Exercise in the morning.

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In the modern urological field, inflammation of the bladder, associated with an infectious lesion of its mucous membranes, a violation of the functional activity of the organ and a change in the urinary sediment, is designated by the medical term "cystitis". This pathological condition is familiar to many people - especially the disease does not spare women (the reason for this phenomenon is the anatomical features of the urinary tract). Men and children experience symptoms of cystitis much less frequently.

The clinical manifestations of the disease in most cases are pronounced, which allows it to be diagnosed in a timely manner and effective treatment can be started. Otherwise, the acute form of the pathological process can turn into a chronic one, characterized by "blurred" symptoms and regular relapses. Sometimes the slightest violation of the rules of personal hygiene can provoke an exacerbation of the inflammatory process in the walls of the bladder.

That is why it will be useful for each person to know the main signs of the disease, how to identify and how to quickly cure cystitis.

Symptoms and methods of diagnosis

In the acute form, the pathological condition manifests itself a few days after infection and is characterized by inflammation of the surface of the bladder walls.

A sick person experiences symptoms such as:

• temperature increase;
• increased urination;
• constant pain in the perineum and lower abdomen;
• general weakness;
• increased fatigue;
• turbidity of the urine.

It is not difficult for an experienced doctor to make a correct diagnosis and prescribe a quick treatment for cystitis. However, it is important to remember that the effectiveness and rationality of the course of drug therapy depends on the accuracy of diagnosis. For these purposes, the following diagnostic methods are used:

• general clinical examination of urine with sediment microscopy;
• biochemical blood test for the renal complex;
• bacteriological culture of urine;
• clinical blood test;
• specific urine samples according to the methods of Addis-Kakhovsky and Nechiporenko;
• examination of the genital tract;
• Ultrasound of the urinary system;
• cystoscopy (in the chronic form of the disease) - examination of the inner surface of the walls of the organ using a special device.

Traditional Treatments

The main task of effective therapy of the disease is the elimination of the "culprit" of the infection and the suppression of the inflammatory process.

Acute cystitis can be treated at home, but this process should take place under the supervision of a doctor - both adults and children are prescribed:

• Bed rest.
• Diet and drink plenty of water.
• Medical course.
• Herbal decoctions and tinctures.
• Thermal procedures (heaters and baths).

The basis of the treatment of inflammation of the bladder - antibacterial and uro-septic agents

The following drugs will help to quickly remove the manifestations of cystitis:

• Nitroxoline is an antimicrobial agent intended for the treatment of infectious diseases of the urinary tract. It has an effect on all types of pathogens of the inflammatory process in the bladder: gram-positive bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci, enterococci); gram-negative bacilli (gonococci, proteus, E. coli); trichomonas; yeast-like mushrooms. The drug is taken 2 tablets (100 mg) 4 times a day, with severe cystitis, the daily dose is increased to 800 mg.
• Furagin is a bacteriostatic (quickly stops the reproduction of microorganisms), has an effect on both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is taken 2 tablets 3 times a day.
• Furadonin is a broad-spectrum bactericidal drug that causes the death of pathogens. In acute cystitis, 1 tablet is taken 4 times a day, in chronic cystitis, 2 tablets are taken at bedtime.
• Palin is an antibiotic with bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, it is recommended to take 2 capsules 2 times a day.
• Monurel is a natural combined remedy containing ascorbic acid and cranberry extract. Prevents the reproduction of pathogenic microbes in the bladder and ureters, provides support for the human immune system. Use 1 tablet at night.
• Nevigramon is a uro-antiseptic, characterized by a pronounced antibacterial effect, the recommended dose is 2 capsules 4 times a day.
• Kanefron is a combined herbal preparation with antispasmodic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Take 50 drops or 2 tablets 3 times a day.
• Rulid is an antibacterial agent that has an effect on many pathogens of infectious processes. To achieve a quick effect, a single dose of 2 capsules (300 mg) is recommended.

Features of the treatment of cystitis in women

The effectiveness of the course of therapy for inflammation of the bladder depends on the exact establishment of the causative agent of the disease. This is necessary because microorganisms quickly get used to the drugs and develop persistent immunity to them. Amoxiclav has a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity. You need to take it 1000 mg 2 times a day, the course of treatment lasts 7 days.

In cases where cystitis needs to be cured quickly, a short-term antibacterial regimen with Monural is used: to stop the reproduction of microbes and the development of the inflammatory process, it is enough to take it for 3 days. Sometimes the drug is taken once at a maximum dose of 3.0 grams at bedtime.

It helps to stop the symptoms of the disease Levofloxacin well, you need to drink it 1 time per day, 250 mg. The action of this medication is targeted and mild - it can "remove" pathogenic bacteria from the bladder and not disturb the normal microflora.

Acute cystitis without complications disappears in 3 days when using Nolicin. It is taken 2 times a day, 2 tablets, with complicated inflammation of the bladder, the course of treatment is extended to 7 days. However, this fast-acting medicine is contraindicated for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Phytopreparations will help get rid of cystitis

When the first signs of cystitis appear, a good result is given by phytotherapeutic drugs with an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory base - Cyston, Phytolysin, Spazmotsistenal. In combination with antibiotic therapy, their use will help speed up the healing process.

However, do not forget that some drugs against cystitis harm the normal flora of the vagina and intestines. That is why it is worth opting for those drugs that minimally affect the microflora.

How is the disease treated in men?

Inflammation of the bladder in men most often develops due to violations of hygiene rules. Especially often this disease occurs after staying near water bodies. Prior to the appointment of treatment, urologists conduct a special microbiological study to accurately determine the "culprit" of the infection. After the analysis appoint:

• Nitroxoline is an antimicrobial and antifungal agent;
• Monural is a modern fast-acting drug;
• Palin is an antibiotic that affects any pathogenic microorganism;
• Kanefron - a herbal preparation that allows you to anesthetize urination;
• Monurel - its main component is cranberry, which is necessary for cystitis.

For the effectiveness of the treatment, along with taking medications, men need to exclude smoked, salty, spicy and sour foods from their diet.

In order to stop an attack of pain in the lower abdomen, you can take No-shpu, which is able to relieve spasm of the muscles of the bladder.

Men do not really like to be treated, but it is important for them to understand that untreated cystitis has fatal consequences - the infectious process can affect the kidneys and cause the development of acute renal failure.

Is it possible to cure without antibiotics?

For some patients, antibiotics are contraindicated. This category includes people with allergic reactions, pregnant women, children and nursing mothers. In these cases, it is necessary to seek alternative treatment for cystitis. Herbalists have their own methods that can replace the course of antibiotic therapy. Decoctions of medicinal herbs reduce the inflammatory process and relieve swelling from the tissues of the urinary tract.

Here are some of the most effective options:

• take 1 tbsp. l. bear ears, corn stigmas, St. John's wort, mix and pour 500 ml of freshly boiled water, let it brew for 2 hours, strain and take 30 ml 15 minutes before meals;
• very effective tincture from the bark or fruits of mountain ash - 150 g of raw material is poured into 1 liter of water, boiled for a quarter of an hour, cooled and drunk;
• it is necessary to take decoctions of chamomile, birch leaves, yarrow, licorice root, St.
• rose hips are created for the treatment of urological ailments - they have a slight diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect;
• compresses from a decoction of horsetail will help relieve the feeling of discomfort in the lower abdomen;
• tincture of lemon balm leaves, motherwort, hops, succession, valerian, sage is used for taking warm baths.

A long-standing method of treating cystitis has proven itself well - a sedentary bath of hot milk, you can take it daily, for half an hour before bedtime, until the symptoms of the disease disappear

Acute inflammation of the bladder is successfully treated in the following simple ways:

• a decoction of flax seeds can quickly relieve an acute painful condition - 1 tbsp. l. pour 1 glass of water, boil for three minutes, take 30 g before meals;
• pour a handful of carrot tops into 500 ml of boiled water, simmer for 1 hour in a water bath, you need to drink the product 4 times a day half an hour before meals, 100 ml each;
• 1 st. l. dry herb echinacea pour 200 ml of boiling water, keep in a warm place for 4 hours, take 100 ml in the morning and at bedtime;
• an excellent result brings a compress from gruel of fresh onions, which is applied to the lower abdomen for 1.5 hours;
• daily drink 2 liters of a drink enriched with vitamins - birch sap or cranberry juice.

Unpleasant symptoms of cystitis quickly disappear when using the original method:

1. Heat the red brick on the stove and lay it on the bottom of the bucket.
2. Boil potatoes in their skins, drain some water.
3. Put the pot of potatoes on the brick.
4. Sit on a bucket and wrap your lower body with a warm blanket.

The duration of warming up is half an hour, folk healers say that healing is possible in 2-3 procedures.

In the treatment of cystitis, the diet should be dominated by foods rich in fiber and affecting the urinary system - dill, carrots, celery, parsley, asparagus, watermelons, cranberries

Inflammation of the bladder is not considered a serious disease - it is well treated and its consequences are easily eliminated. Of course, all patients should know that it is possible to cure cystitis faster by combining the use of antibiotic therapy, herbal remedies and traditional medicine methods!

In conclusion, all of the above I would like to say about the prevention of cystitis.

To avoid this disease, you must:

• avoid swimming in polluted waters;
• do not overcool;
• monitor the health of the urinary organs;
• to live an active lifestyle;
• to fully empty the bladder regularly;
• timely cure infectious diseases;
• do not get involved in spicy, salty and smoked dishes;
• drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day;
• do not abuse alcohol and coffee;
• wear cotton underwear;
• follow the rules of intimate hygiene.

Cystitis is a disease of the bladder, most often infectious.

Unfortunately, women are much more likely to experience cystitis symptoms than men. This is due to the peculiarities of the female body, and, in particular, the structure of the female urinary system.

However, it is in men that chronic cystitis is one of the most important signs of prostate pathologies or urinary tract tumors. In women, on the contrary, it most often occurs as an independent disease caused by staphylococcus aureus, fecal streptococcus, etc.

In any case, with cystitis, treatment should be started when the first symptoms appear in order to quickly get rid of the disease, as well as avoid complications.

Causes of cystitis

As a rule, such an unpleasant disease as cystitis is always based on an infection, the causative agent of which can be E. coli, Proteus, staphylococcus, various fungi, Trichomonas and other microorganisms.

But since the bladder mucosa has a significant resistance to infection, infection alone is usually not enough to develop the disease. And therefore, often the first symptoms of cystitis are noted only after hypothermia, overwork, exhaustion, as well as after serious illnesses or operations, violations of the outflow and stagnation of urine, which in turn can occur against the background of some other diseases of the genitourinary organs.

The development of the disease is especially likely in the following circumstances:

1. With hypothermia of the body, and especially with hypothermia of the pelvic area.
2. With prolonged sitting.
3. With frequent and prolonged constipation.
4. If you eat very spicy food, a lot of spices, like overcooked food and do not drink enough liquid after eating, then the risk of developing a number of urological diseases (urethritis, and eventually pyelonephritis) increases.
5. Transferred urological, gynecological or venereal inflammatory diseases (, endometritis, etc.)
6. Chronic foci of infection in the body (untreated, any chronic inflammatory diseases).
7. Any other condition that contributes to the suppression of the immune system of your body.

Men get sick with cystitis much less often than women and, as a rule, only with chronic inflammation of neighboring organs (prostate, intestines, urethra, testicle and its epididymis). To quickly cure cystitis, you need to see a doctor when the appropriate symptoms appear.

signs

In the case of cystitis, the first sign is. Burning sensation is also a characteristic manifestation of the disease. An unnaturally strong smell of urine, its turbidity, and sometimes the presence of blood in the discharge are sure signs that you need to see a doctor.

A general deterioration in well-being and constant pain in the region of the lumbar girdle complement the symptoms by which a person may assume that he has cystitis.

Symptoms of cystitis

In cystitis, depending on the severity of symptoms, it is customary to distinguish two main forms of the disease.

Acute cystitis often provokes hypothermia. Early symptoms of this form of cystitis include painful frequent urination. The medical term for this phenomenon is stranguria or pollakiuria.

Symptoms of the disease at a progressive stage - fever to subfebrile indicators, abdominal pain on palpation,. With lesions of the neck of the bladder, small spotting is possible in the last portion of urine. Symptoms of this form appear up to 7-10 days. Then there is a significant improvement in the patient's well-being or the transition of the disease to a chronic form.

To understand how to treat cystitis, it is necessary to undergo an appropriate diagnosis from a specialist.

Diagnostics

Diagnosis and treatment of acute cystitis is carried out on the basis of clinical data, anamnesis, results of urine and blood tests. A characteristic indicator is, which indicates acute or chronic inflammation of the bladder.

Often, having untreated chronic cystitis, patients try not to carry out the prescribed treatment and try to help themselves at home, only drowning out the symptoms. It is impossible to underestimate the threat of both acute and chronic cystitis - as a result of a neglectful attitude to its treatment, you can get yourself big problems for many years, since the structural features of the female genitourinary system are such that inflammation from the tissues of one organ is rapidly spreading to other organs.

Complications

The most formidable complication of acute cystitis is ascending. Against the background of acute inflammation of the bladder, its functioning is disrupted, vesicoureteral reflux occurs - a pathological phenomenon in which, during bladder contractions, urine is thrown into the ureter and can even enter the renal pelvis.

Treatment of cystitis

Self-treatment of cystitis with antibiotics, pills or any other drugs can lead to the most unfortunate consequences. Therefore, at the first opportunity, seek medical help - only a doctor will tell you how to treat cystitis correctly at home.

Main principles of treatment:

• fight against urinary tract infection;
• removal of inflammation from the bladder mucosa;
• removal (stopping) of pain;
• increasing the body's resistance;
• the appointment of a sparing diet and plenty of fluids.

As a rule, with severe pain, drugs are prescribed that relieve spasm of the muscles of the bladder (papaverine, drotaverine), painkillers (No-Shpa, ketorolac, diclofenac).

The main component of therapy is the use of antibiotics, taking into account the sensitivity of the inoculated flora to them. Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin) are commonly used.

Therapy of chronic cystitis is aimed at restoring the normal outflow of urine (treatment of narrowing of the urethra, prostate adenoma, etc.). They also treat all foci of infection in the body (caries, etc.).

How to treat cystitis at home?

Before the doctor arrives, you can try to alleviate the condition of a sick person at home. To do this, follow a few simple rules that will help avoid the occurrence of various complications:

1. Drink as much liquid as possible. At the first symptoms of cystitis, it is necessary to start drinking as much as possible - preferably clean drinking water or cranberry, lingonberry juice.
2. If the disease is accompanied by pain, you can try to alleviate the condition of a sick person with the most common warm-ups. Attach to the place that hurts the most - to the back or lower abdomen - a regular bottle or heating pad filled with warm water.
3. For the period of treatment, completely exclude from the diet of a sick person any products containing calcium - milk, sour-milk products, cheese and cottage cheese.
4. Every three hours, drink a glass of water in which a spoonful of soda is dissolved. This lowers the acidity of urine and relieves burning sensation. However, remember that soda can adversely affect the stomach, so you should not get carried away with such treatment.

Folk remedies

Remember that cystitis should be treated with drugs specially designed for this, and folk remedies are only an addition.

1. The most effective folk remedy according to reviews is cranberry juice. The biologically active substances contained in this juice change the consistency and amount of mucus in the bladder, thereby preventing the recurrence of cystitis. It is necessary to use exclusively pure cranberry juice, various kinds of mixtures will not be effective. For those who do not like cranberry juice, cranberry extract in capsules is suitable.
2. Take equal parts of bearberry leaves, cornflower flowers and licorice root. Brew one tablespoon with a glass of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, cool and strain. Take one tablespoon three times a day.
3. Take 40 g of plantain leaves, hernia herb, bearberry leaves and 30 g of immortelle flowers, thuja shoots, birch buds and knotweed grass. Pour the resulting mixture at the rate of 40 g of the mixture per liter of cold water and leave overnight. In the morning bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Take half a glass three times a day after meals.

In general, with cystitis, treatment with folk remedies is justified and will help the main treatment prescribed by the doctor. Before you start taking herbal collection, it is recommended to inquire about the presence of contraindications.

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Cystitis is an inflammatory process in the bladder that can develop in both men and women. The symptoms of this pathology are always pronounced - pain in the lower abdomen, the presence of blood in the urine, itching in the area of ​​​​the entrance to the urethra ... But this does not mean at all that you can independently diagnose cystitis and start treatment - there are several types and forms of the disease in question, which may be accompanied by other infectious and/or somatic pathologies. More details about the features of the course of cystitis and methods for its diagnosis and drug treatment can be found in.

What to do with cystitis

Of course, when the first signs of an inflammatory process in the bladder appear, you should seek medical help. But sometimes it is impossible to do this for important reasons, or the patient has already been diagnosed with chronic cystitis - in this case, some measures must be taken. Experts recommend:

At home, it is possible to alleviate the patient's condition with cystitis with certain medications - they should be prescribed by the attending physician. But if it is not possible to contact a specialist, and the presence of blood in the urine is not detected, then you can conduct a course of treatment with antibacterial agents and yourself:

• Monural - 3 mg once after a meal (approximately 2 hours after a meal);
• Biseptol - 2 tablets twice a day for three days;
• Nolicin - 1 tablet twice a day for 3 days.

note: all of these drugs belong to the group of antibacterial (), but without them, the treatment of cystitis is simply impossible - this inflammatory process usually has a bacterial etiology. Before conducting a course of treatment with the above medicines, it is necessary to exclude hypersensitivity and / or individual intolerance to antibacterial drugs.

Separately, it is worth mentioning cystitis in a woman during pregnancy - if there is no blood in the urine, and the symptoms of the disease are classic (without any inexplicable sensations), then the pathology can be treated at home. But! Pregnant women are strictly forbidden to use the above antibacterial drugs, it is better to give preference to Amoxicillin and Cefuroxime. It is impossible to douche and hold a heating pad in the lower abdomen during the period of bearing a child.

Important!During pregnancy, the appearance of the first signs of cystitis should be the reason for visiting a gynecologist - only a specialist will be able to prescribe an effective treatment that will be safe for intrauterine development of the fetus.

Treatment of cystitis at home is quite realistic - in many cases, even doctors, after a complete examination of the patient, send him for home treatment. But if the usual symptoms of cystitis are accompanied by high body temperature, girdle pain in the lower back, then you should immediately consult a doctor - most likely the inflammatory process has spread to the kidneys.

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