Every woman will experience cystitis at least once in her lifetime. It is a common condition that is more frequently found in females.
CAUSES OF CYSTITIS
Because a woman’s urethra is shorter than a man’s, bacteria can more easily enter and infect the female bladder, increasing the likelihood that a woman will develop cystitis by 50%.
When bacteria from the urethra are introduced to the anus, infection may result.
One of the most prevalent bacteria that causes bladder infections is Escherichia coli, or E. Coli.
There are several ways to transmit bacteria:
- While sexual intercourse
- through the use of sanitary napkins
- Using a contraceptive diaphragms
- Leucorrhea
- Vaginitis
Cystitis can be caused by a wide variety of bacteria or fungi, some of which are common.
SYMPTOMS OF CYSTITIS
- painful or challenging urination
- Burning with urination.
- urgency (the need to quickly urinate)
- Pain in lower abdomen
- a greater need to urinate more frequently (to urinate in small amounts)
- Hematuria (urine containing blood)
- Fever
- Recurring episodes of cystitis
- Cloudy and dark urine
- Offensive smell in urine
TYPES OF CYSTITIS
A.Acute cystitis :According to the infection’s cause, its severity, and the patients’ immune status, the infection in this instance is acute and typically lasts for a week or two.
B. Recurrent cystitis :frequently seen if the cause is left untreated and the patient’s immune system is weak.
C. Chronic Cystitis :bladder inflammation that persists for a long time—it might be visible for weeks or months.
DIAGNOSIS OF CYSTITIS
- Clinical history
- routine testing for bacteria and pus cells in urine.
- White blood cell counts can be easily increased.
- To diagnose cystitis, a urine culture is performed to determine the precise type of bacteria present.
COMPLICATIONS OF CYSTITIS
Chronic cystitis that is left untreated can result in the following complications:
- Kidney failure
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
- Sepsis
PREVENTION OF CYSTITIS
- Drinking plenty of water
- at the call of nature, urinating.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR CYSTITIS
Homeopathic treatments are individualized for each patient and dependent on the full spectrum of symptoms.
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