Classification, symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women

What are the symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women? This is one of the questions that almost every second woman faces. Inflammation of the bladder membrane (or medically cystitis) is a very common disease. Patients suffering from this disease, every year it becomes more and more.

Classification of cystitis

There are several forms of this disease. Each of them corresponds to certain symptoms and treatment of cystitis. In women, the following types of disease are distinguished:

• Primary cystitis occurs as a result of hypothermia, ingestion of viruses and infections, violation of personal hygiene rules. Sometimes it can provoke diabetes.
• The secondary form of the disease develops against the background of already existing problems associated with the bladder. For example, stones, tumors, adjacent inflamed organs.
• Bacterial cystitis develops as a result of ingestion of bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus). The causative agents of the disease can become ureaplasma, chlamydia, fungi candida.
  
• Interstitial type in practice is often referred to as "painful bladder syndrome". Is chronic. Symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women with this form are long-lasting. Pain occurs in the pelvis and bladder, the patient feels constant pressure, burning and discomfort. Complete recovery is difficult to achieve, you can only increase the periods of remission.
• Hemorrhagic cystitis occurs as a result of increased permeability of the walls of the bladder, deep lesions of its mucous membrane, so that blood can enter the urine during urination. This form of the disease often develops with a ulcerative, radiation and viral type of disease.
• The acute form occurs after exposure to a provoking factor. An example of this can be severe hypothermia. Inflammatory process is acute and in complicated stages it is able to go to hemorrhagic form, and subsequently into chronic. Discomfort and burning during urination - these have acute cystitis symptoms. And the treatment in this case can begin quickly enough that it will prevent the further development of the disease at an early stage.
• The chronic form is accompanied by a smaller manifestation of relapses and symptoms. The diagnosis is made if the patient has tried all possible means, and not one of them has coped with the problem. Chronic cystitis can cause infection of a site located near the source of inflammation.

Symptoms and treatment of cystitis in women

The main symptoms of cystitis:

• Increased urination. Usually accompanied by acute pain in the genital area, the bladder (sometimes with the release of blood).
• Pain in the abdomen, vomiting, nausea, fever.
• Problems in the genital area (pain during sexual intercourse).
• Reduction of the urethra.
• Body aches (especially in the lumbar region).
• Burning sensation when urinating.
• Purulent discharge from the urethra.
• The murky color of urine.
• Nervous state.
• Unpleasant smell of urine.
• A constant urge to urinate, but with a bladder emptying very little liquid is released.

Consultation of a specialist is the first step on the way to cystitis treatment. Independent measures can lead to deterioration of the condition and the transition of the disease to a more severe form. After conducting the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes the necessary procedures and preparations. Depending on the type of disease it is recommended:

• Ultrasound therapy ;
• Conducting procedures with electrostimulation of the bladder;
• Restriction in food - refusal of acute, salty, alcohol;
• Plentiful drink;
• Sexual abstinence;
• Antibacterial therapy - the use of antibiotics;
• Detection and treatment of the main focus of infection.

Effective drugs for fighting cystitis can be called "Monural", "Nolitsin", "Furadonin". It is also recommended to take medicines "Phytolysin" and "Cystine." All drugs are prescribed by a doctor.

Cystitis: symptoms. Treatment with folk remedies

Along with medicines, the positive effect is rendered by phytotherapy. Eliminate the symptoms of cystitis with herbal decoctions: dill seeds, chamomile, St. John's wort, hops, motherwort. In pharmacies you can find teas and fees that are good for the disease. For example, "Urological collection." It has an anti-inflammatory effect, is a good diuretic. Cranberries and lingonberries are the best berries during the attacks of the disease. They not only relieve inflammation, but also have antibacterial and antiseptic actions. For best effect, it is recommended to make the fruit: pour the berries with water, boil for 25 minutes. Let it brew. Ease an acute attack of cystitis will help warm the warmer on the bottom of the stomach or between the legs. The use of drugs in combination with herbal medicine quickly eliminates the symptoms of the disease. But if the cystitis returns from time to time, then it is necessary to pass tests to identify the cause.