Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cystitis is\nthe inflammation of the bladder. The inflammation is most frequently caused by\na bacterial infection, and is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder\ninfection can be both painful and irritating, and if the infection spreads to\nthe kidneys it can become a serious health problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Less\ngenerally, cystitis can occur as a reaction to certain medications, radiation\ntherapy, or possible irritants, like feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal\njellies, or long-term catheter use. Cystitis can also occur as a complication\nof another disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of\ncystitis may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n New episodes\nof accidental daytime wetting can also be a symptom of a urinary tract\ninfection (UTI) in young children. Bed-wetting in the night by itself is not\nwould be correlated with a UTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When to see\na doctor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the\nmedical help if you have signs and symptoms common to a kidney infection,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call your\ndoctor if you experience severe, regular, or painful urination that lasts for\nmany hours or longer, or if you find blood in your urine. When you have already\nbeen diagnosed with UTI and you experience symptoms that resemble a previous\nUTI, call your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact your\ndoctor again if signs of cystitis return after you have completed an antibiotic\ncourse. A specific form of medication may be required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your\nchild starts wetting accidents during the daytime, contact your paediatrician. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cystitis is\nuncommon in otherwise healthy people and should be checked by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The urinary\nsystem involves kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. All play a part in\neliminating waste from your body. Your kidneys pair of bean-shaped organs\nlocated to the back of your upper abdomen remove waste from your blood and\ncontrol concentrations of other substances. Tubes called ureters to carry urine\nfrom the kidneys to the bladder, where it is processed until it leaves your\nbody by the urethra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bacterial cystitis <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Women may\nexperience bacterial bladder infections as a result of sexual intercourse. Even\ngirls and women who are sexually inactive are susceptible to urinary tract\ninfections since the female genital region still harbours bacteria that can\ncause cystitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Noninfectious cystitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While\nbacterial infections are the most common cause of cystitis, the bladder can\noften become inflamed by a variety of noninfectious factors. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interstitial cystitis:<\/strong> This is\nunknown what is the reason for this chronic bladder inflammation, also called\npainful bladder syndrome. In women, most cases are diagnosed. The disorder can\nbe difficult to diagnose and treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drug-induced cystitis:<\/strong> Some drugs,\nparticularly the chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide, can cause\ninflammation of bladder as the drug’s broken-down components exit your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Radiation cystitis:<\/strong> Pelvic area\nradiation therapy can cause inflammatory changes in tissue in the bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Foreign-body cystitis:<\/strong> Long-term\ncatheter use can predispose you to bacterial infections and tissue damage which\ncan cause inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many\nindividuals are more likely to experience infections in the bladder than\nothers. Such a community is women. The main reason is physical anatomy. Women\nhave a shorter urethra which travels to enter the bladder by cutting down on\nthe distance bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Women at highest risk of UTIs that include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Are sexually active:<\/strong> Sexual\nintercourse may cause bacteria to get into the urethra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use certain types of birth control:<\/strong> Women who\nuse diaphragms have an increased risk of developing a UTI. Diaphragms containing\nspermicidal agents raise risk even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are pregnant<\/strong>. Hormonal\nchanges can increase the risk of bladder infection during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You Have experienced menopause:<\/strong> Altered\nhormone levels are frequently associated with UTIs in postmenopausal women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other risk factors for males and females\ninclude: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Interference with urine flow:<\/strong> This can\nhappen in conditions such as a bladder stone or, in men, an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Changes in the immune system:<\/strong> It can\nhappen under some circumstances, like diabetes, HIV etc. The risk of bacterial\nand, in some cases, viral bladder infections is increased by a weakened immune\nsystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Complications\ncan include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kidney infection:<\/strong> Untreated\ninfection of the bladder may cause a kidney infection, called pyelonephritis.\nKidney infections can cause kidneys damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blood in the urine:<\/strong> You can\nhave blood cells in your urine with cystitis which can be seen with a\nmicroscope, and typically improves with care. If blood cells remain after treatment,\nthe doctor can recommend that a specialist determine the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cranberry\njuice or proanthocyanidin-containing tablets are also prescribed to help\nminimize certain women’s risk of persistent bladder infections. However,\nindicate it’s less effective than previously believed. Some smaller studies\nshowed a small advantage but larger studies found no substantial advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop\ncranberry juice as a home remedy if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), a\nblood-thinning drug. That result in bleeding due to potential interactions\nbetween cranberry juice and warfarin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although if\nthese self-care prevention steps are not well researched, sometimes doctors\nprescribe the following for repeated bladder infections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drink plenty of fluids, especially water:<\/strong> Drinking\nloads of fluids is particularly important if you get chemotherapy or radiation\ntherapy, especially on days of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Urinate frequently:<\/strong> Should not\nmiss using the toilet if you have to need to urinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wipe from front to back after a bowel\nmovement:<\/strong> That prevents the spread of bacteria to the vagina and urethra in\nthe anal region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take showers instead of tub baths:<\/strong> If you’re\nsusceptible to infection, it may help keep them from showering rather than\nbathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gently wash the skin around the vagina and\nanus<\/strong>. Do this\nevery day just doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t use rough soaps or wash too vigorously. The delicate\nskin can get irritated around those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Empty your bladder as soon as possible after\nintercourse:<\/strong> Drink a full glass of water to help in\nbacteria flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Evite the use of deodorant sprays or feminine\ngenital goods:<\/strong> These products can cause urethra and bladder\nirritation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Overview Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder. The inflammation is most frequently caused by a bacterial infection, and is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be both painful and irritating, and if the infection spreads to the kidneys it can become a serious health problem. 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