An acute uncomplicated cystitis is an inflammation, an infection of the bladder. It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria (in about 70% of cases caused by Enterobacteriaceae-type Escherichia coli) that go back in the urinary bladder. Cystitis is often caused by contaminated feces. 10% to 20% of women are affected every year by cystitis, making it a leading cause of medical consultation. Note that 10% of women with cystitis may suffer from recurrent cystitis and in this case, a medical consultation is required.
A person with cystitis always wants to urinate. Urine output is often low. The emission of urine is difficult, and painful and is usually associated with burning sensation felt in urination. Cystitis pain can also be found in the back or lower abdomen. In cystitis it should be noted that sometimes the urine emitts a bad smell. Cystitis is often without serious consequences, but in some cases cystitis can lead to complications, such as the development of kidney infections. In case of suspicious symptoms (like blood in urine), discuss this immediately with your family doctor.
Those who are suffering from cystitis feel pain when they are urinating. They also feel the need to urinate urgently several times a day. Urine color is often abnormal. The urine may contain blood. Its odor is very strong. Many factors can cause cystitis: sex, stagnation of urine in the bladder, intimate hygiene products that are too aggressive. There are some simple precautions to take. The first step is to drink enough water, at least 1.5 liters daily and regularly go to the toilet. This is the best way to remove germs responsible for infections. There are other patterns to choose such as hygiene products with neutral pH, avoid materials that encourage perspiration and the proliferation of germs, such as lycra.
1.The common signs and symptoms of a cystitis attackare:
(1) a sharp burning, stinging sensation when you pass water
(2)an urge to pass water more frequently even though there may be very little to pass
(3)a feeling of not emptying your bladder completely
It should be pointed out that the symptoms described above could be caused by conditions other than cystitis. This is why it is important to see your GP the first time you experience symptoms such as these.
2.The symptoms might be confused with:
1. sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - such as gonorrhoea, or chlamydia,
2. being infected with a bacterium, such as E-coli,
3. vaginal thrush, also known as candida (a yeast infection),
4. inflammation of the urethra (urethritis),
5. urethral syndrome (women only), or
6. inflammation of the prostate gland, also known as prostatitis (men only).Â
A person with cystitis always wants to urinate. Urine output is often low. The emission of urine is difficult, and painful and is usually associated with burning sensation felt in urination. Cystitis pain can also be found in the back or lower abdomen. In cystitis it should be noted that sometimes the urine emitts a bad smell. Cystitis is often without serious consequences, but in some cases cystitis can lead to complications, such as the development of kidney infections. In case of suspicious symptoms (like blood in urine), discuss this immediately with your family doctor.
Those who are suffering from cystitis feel pain when they are urinating. They also feel the need to urinate urgently several times a day. Urine color is often abnormal. The urine may contain blood. Its odor is very strong. Many factors can cause cystitis: sex, stagnation of urine in the bladder, intimate hygiene products that are too aggressive. There are some simple precautions to take. The first step is to drink enough water, at least 1.5 liters daily and regularly go to the toilet. This is the best way to remove germs responsible for infections. There are other patterns to choose such as hygiene products with neutral pH, avoid materials that encourage perspiration and the proliferation of germs, such as lycra.
1.The common signs and symptoms of a cystitis attackare:
(1) a sharp burning, stinging sensation when you pass water
(2)an urge to pass water more frequently even though there may be very little to pass
(3)a feeling of not emptying your bladder completely
It should be pointed out that the symptoms described above could be caused by conditions other than cystitis. This is why it is important to see your GP the first time you experience symptoms such as these.
2.The symptoms might be confused with:
1. sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - such as gonorrhoea, or chlamydia,
2. being infected with a bacterium, such as E-coli,
3. vaginal thrush, also known as candida (a yeast infection),
4. inflammation of the urethra (urethritis),
5. urethral syndrome (women only), or
6. inflammation of the prostate gland, also known as prostatitis (men only).Â