Cystitis is one of the common problems that affects the urinary system, and it often occurs as a result of a bacterial infection, but it may also be due to non -infectious factors, and this inflammation causes annoying symptoms that affect the quality of life, and if not treated, it may lead to more serious complications such as the spread of infection to the kidneys, and cystitis occurs in men and women, but women are more vulnerable to it due to the short length of the urethra “urinary canal” they have, which facilitates entry Bacteria to the bladder.
Causes of cystitis
The most common cause of bladder inflammation is bacterial infection, especially the Eschrotical bacteria (E. coli) that lives naturally in the digestive system but may be transmitted to the bladder through the urethra, and some factors may increase the risk of infection, such as not drinking enough water, or using some products that contain irritating chemicals.
There are also non -infectious reasons, such as irritation resulting from the use of some chemicals in personal care products, or taking some medications that affect the bladder wall, and cystitis may also occur due to radiotherapy for the pelvic area, or immune diseases that affect the urinary system, and urethra may also lead to bladder stones to increase the risk of infection.
Symptoms of cystitis
Cystitis leads to pain during urination, and increases the number of times the need to urinate, even when there is a small amount of urine, and the patient may also feel pain or pressure in the lower abdomen area, and urine may be accompanied by blood, with an unpleasant smell.
In some cases, a slight rise in temperature may occur, and if the infection is spread to the kidneys, more serious symptoms such as severe fever, back pain, nausea or vomiting may appear, which requires immediate medical intervention to avoid complications.
Cress inflammation treatment
Treatment depends on the primary cause of inflammation, and in the case of bacterial inflammation, the doctor prescribes the appropriate antibiotics, and should be taken fully even when symptoms improve to ensure the elimination of infection completely, and pain relievers can also be used to relieve symptoms, while consuming sufficient amounts of water to expel bacteria from the urinary system.
If the inflammation is not caused by an infection, treatment may require avoiding irritating substances such as perfumes or chemicals found in some products, in addition to treating any essential medical condition that may cause irritation.
