How to treat cystitis

Written by Wang Jian
Urology
Updated on September 10, 2024
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Bladder infections are most commonly seen in female patients, as the female urethra is very close to the vagina and anus, making it easy for bacteria to cause infection. Symptoms of bladder infection generally include frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, painful urination, discomfort in the bladder area and perineum, a burning sensation during urination, and sometimes visible blood in the urine at the end of urinating. Diagnosis of bladder infection mainly involves a routine urine test, where a large number of white blood cells can be seen in the urine. In terms of treatment, antibiotics are primarily used, with quinolones such as levofloxacin being common choices, administered over three days. Another option is cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefixime, which is also used for three days. It is important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the perineal area. Generally, symptoms should improve significantly within about three days, and it is advisable to recheck the routine urine test after one week.

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Bladder inflammation moxibustion site

Cystitis is primarily treated with antibiotics, so moxibustion can only serve as an auxiliary treatment method. Commonly chosen acupoints include Zhongji and Guanyuan. Moxibustion involves igniting a moxa stick, targeting the body's meridians and channels to achieve a therapeutic effect. Moxibustion can effectively unblock the body's meridians, and for certain symptoms of diseases like cystitis, it can have a significant effect. It is a treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the treatment of cystitis with moxibustion is considered a form of internal and external medicine, where blood and qi play a direct role.

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What department to see for cystitis?

Cystitis is a disease of the urinary system, and patients can visit the urology department of their local hospital for examination and treatment. Patients with cystitis mainly experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, and sometimes there may be discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen. When these symptoms occur, go to the urology department of the local hospital, where you can have an ultrasound of the urinary system and a routine urine test. If diagnosed with cystitis, treatment should be carried out with appropriate medications under the guidance of a doctor, which may include taking antibiotics orally or intravenously.

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Symptoms of Chronic Cystitis in Women

The main clinical manifestations of chronic cystitis in women are recurrent symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete emptying, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, generally without the presence of blood in the urine. Chronic cystitis often develops from acute cystitis that has not been fully treated. For such cases, further urine culture and antibiotic sensitivity tests should be conducted. After identifying the causative bacteria, appropriate antibiotics should be used for regular treatment, typically exceeding three weeks. Additionally, there are special types of cystitis, such as glandular cystitis. In cases of this type of chronic cystitis, surgical bladder instillation and other treatments may be necessary.

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Is hematuria in cystitis severe?

Cystitis refers to the congestion and edema of the bladder mucosa caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, etc., leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. The presence of blood in the urine indicates that the bladder mucosa has been compromised, possibly involving mucosal rupture, ulceration, or even invasion of blood vessels, resulting in bleeding. This suggests that the cystitis has progressed to a more severe stage and requires timely anti-inflammatory treatment. Treatments might include oral administration of levofloxacin tablets or cephalosporin antibiotics, and if necessary, intravenous antibiotics may be used. During treatment, it is advisable to consume a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently to help flush out negative exudates and blood clots from the bladder.

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How many days can cystitis get better?

Patients with cystitis can generally be cured within about one week if treated with standard medications. The main symptoms of cystitis include frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and even visible blood in the urine and discomfort in the lower abdomen. Patients can visit the urology department of a local hospital for formal examination and treatment. Under the guidance of a consulting physician, treatment can be administered orally or via intravenous injection with broad-spectrum antibiotics. Additionally, patients should rest more, consume light and easily digestible foods, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently.