Inflammation of the bladder - cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder - cystitis, is considered a woman's disease. Indeed, there are four girls for one boy who has cystitis. This is a simple explanation: the fact that the female urethra is much shorter and wider, it does not have such bends as in the male. These factors also create favorable conditions for easy penetration of microbes into the urethra. But for the development of the disease, one introduction of a harmful microbial is not enough - it is necessary that it is fixed on the mucosa of the bladder and begins to multiply. To prevent bacteria from doing its pernicious work can be strong immunity to the baby, as well as a natural urine stream that rinses the pathogenic microbes.

The microorganism inhabits the large intestine mucosa - the E. coli. While he does not change the place of his "propiska", he does not bring any harm. But if one day, with a certain confluence of circumstances, the E. coli gets from the intestine into the bladder, wait for problems. If the baby's protective forces are on alert, the body will cope with the insidious invader, otherwise he will have to help. Much less often the cause of cystitis are chlamydia, ureaplasma, staphylococcus, enterococci, klebsiella, proteus, viruses and fungi. There are also non-chronic cystitis that result from impaired metabolism, prolonged use of drugs, severe hypothermia, or allergic reactions.

What are the symptoms of cystitis?

Symptoms of cystitis, probably, are familiar to many mothers. This burning and stitching pain when urinating (at the end of the blood may appear). Frequent urge to urinate with a small amount of urine left, and pain in the lower abdomen. Urine differs by a sharp smell. It has a dark and muddy color due to the presence of blood and leukocytes in it. Infants may have a delay in urination, in older ones, urine leakage. The temperature usually keeps at the level of 37.5˚ - 37.7˚С, but sometimes it does not rise above the norm.

In spring, the number of children who develop cystitis increases. Perhaps because in the period of long-awaited warming, not only children but their parents are losing their vigilance. A baby can sit on a cold stone for 15-20 minutes or rummage in the sandbox - and the chances of a cystitis double. You will act wisely, if you take with you to walk a dense bedding for a child.

Hygiene by the rules.

Pay attention to how you are tempting your daughter. How often do you do this? Do you use soap? Daily hygiene of genital organs of crumb with application of antibacterial soap is taboo. First, it flushes the entire flora in a row - both natural and pathological. And secondly, it dries the mucous membrane, makes it more and is susceptible to pathogens. Girls should be washed from front to back, from the pubis to the anus, to ensure that the folds of the skin and between the labia do not remain particles of stool. Wipe the baby ass also follows from front to back.

In boys, cystitis can develop with inflammation of the foreskin of the glans penis. Instruct your child to wash hands before and after using the toilet. Do not forget about the individual towel.

Examination.

If you suspect a cystitis, the doctor will recommend making an overall urinalysis and culture on the microflora. Thanks to these studies, it becomes clear whether the child has an infection. The presence of inflammation is indicated by the increased number of white blood cells in the urine, the presence of protein and erythrocytes in it. Sowing on the flora allows you to determine which microorganisms are the source of the disease, and choose the treatment according to this. Naturally, this analysis is done before the beginning of anti-inflammatory treatment. Urine for seeding is collected in a special sterile glassware. Be sure to thoroughly wash the crumb before collecting urine. It is desirable to deliver the urine in two hours to the bacteriological laboratory, and before that it should be stored in the refrigerator.

Every child under the age of five, who has ever had cystitis, is recommended to have an ultrasound. So it is possible to reveal in time the anatomical defects of the genitourinary system.

For the duration of the disease, exclude from the diet of the child acute, spicy and spices. Now, dairy and sour-milk products are recommended that contain live beneficial bacteria. Take care that the baby receives a copious amount of unbound liquid without sugar (clean water, a narrow mouth). This will increase the amount of excreted urine, which contributes to the mechanical washing out of microbes and toxins - the products of their vital activity.

Make the baby a sitting bath. To prepare a decoction you will need: pine buds, yarrow, plantain, thyme and birch buds. You can buy them at the pharmacy. Mix equal amounts of these herbs, dial 1,5 st. Spoon this mixture and pour two liters of cold water. Bring to a boil and let it brew for an hour. Then dilute the broth with water, pour into the basin and put the baby there for 10 minutes, wrapped it in a warm blanket. After that, put the child in a warm bed.