Although inflammation of the bladder is a urological problem, the cause that leads to its formation is the violation of the vaginal microflora, and this is already a problem of gynecology. Therefore, experts recommend that women with an inflammatory process in the bladder undergo an examination with two doctors - a urologist and a gynecologist.
Almost half of women experience with an inflammation of the bladder (or cystitis) to one degree or another. For some, this is just a small nuisance, while others have serious health problems. The disease is in fact an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bladder. There are also toxic, allergic and non-infectious forms of it, which are very rare.
In most cases, inflammatory processes in the bladder are caused by infection - staphylococcal, streptococcal, etc. Rare, but still there is also cystitis, directly associated with sexual infections, such as mycoplasma. The female urethra is short and wide, and therefore through it bacteria can easily reach the bladder. The peculiarity of the inflammatory processes in the bladder is also that they are almost always associated with inflammation of the vagina or a violation of the microflora of the vagina.
Causes of the disease
Traditionally, the causes of inflammation in the bladder are associated with excessive cooling. This leads to a decrease in the resistance of the body, especially the local immune response. As a result, the infection begins to multiply actively in the bladder, causing an inflammatory response. It is worth this 15 minutes to sit in the cold, to get hypothermia in the pelvic region. But if you are sufficiently protected from the cold, unfortunately, this does not mean that you are not in danger.
In rare cases, there are exacerbations of cystitis due to the menstrual cycle. Sedentary work, as a result of which you are forced to sit for 5 or more hours, can also be the cause of inflammation of the bladder. Excessively turbulent sex is another risk factor. Anything that can weaken the body and lead to microtrauma of the genitourinary system can lead to the development of the disease.
Many pregnant women complain of cystitis, because during this period there are changes in their hormonal balance, which distorts the normal microflora of the vagina.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of inflammatory processes in the bladder can hardly be confused with something else. This is too frequent urination, accompanied by pain, pain during sexual intercourse, urine with an admixture of blood. If the disease is severe, even fever and nausea can occur. Very rarely, the disease has no symptoms and is diagnosed only by urine analysis.
The diagnosis of "cystitis" is not particularly difficult for doctors, since specific symptoms immediately indicate it. The growth of bacteria in the urine and signs of inflammation in the biopsy, as well as cystoscopy leave no doubt.
Inflammation of the bladder is aggressive! Do not follow the advice of friends and relatives if they do not have medical education. Uncontrolled elimination of symptoms with antibiotics will lead to serious disorders in the microflora of the stomach and the body as a whole. The disease will not be cured, which means that sooner or later it will appear again.
Treatment
Treatment should be comprehensive. Antibiotics eliminate symptoms, but measures must be taken to treat the vaginal dysbiosis. First of all, it is necessary to neutralize the bacteria that cause inflammation and then restore the microflora of the vagina and strengthen the immune system. It is equally important to do a gynecological examination to detect sexual infections and determine the microflora of the vagina.
To treat chronic and acute cystitis apply medical and physiotherapy treatment, including laser therapy. When diagnosing sexually transmitted infections, drugs prescribed for them are prescribed. As a rule, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment lasts about two weeks.
Prevention
There are simple rules, observance of which can in the prevention of inflammatory processes in the bladder. They will help every woman who has a predisposition to this disease:
1. Avoid excessive cooling. Do not sit on the ground or on the curb of the sidewalk, do not wear short skirts in early spring and winter.
2. Observe certain rules when eating - all hot, sour, salty, pickled and spicy eat in moderation. Drink plenty of water.
3. Drink at least 1, 5 liters of liquid per day, but do not limit yourself to tea, coffee or beer. Do not forget about mineral water and juices.
4. Be engaged in strengthening of immunity. You must heal chronic inflammatory diseases (sore throat, chronic tonsillitis, caries).
5. Adjust your diet to achieve a balance in the work of the stomach, since it has a direct relationship to the bladder.
6. With a sedentary lifestyle, you should take breaks every 10-15 minutes every hour.
7. During the monthly cycle, use gaskets instead of tampons.
8. Go to the toilet every 2 hours, even in the absence of a desire to urinate.
If treatment of inflammatory processes in the bladder has been carried out, but after some time you are still concerned about unpleasant symptoms, first of all once again do blood and urine tests. This will help to determine if an acute inflammatory process has passed. If the result indicates that the disease has gone to a recession, then you can calm down. Symptoms may persist for several days or weeks. With the right approach, they disappear without a trace, without harming the body.