Will cystitis cause pain in the lower abdomen?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Patients with cystitis may experience symptoms of lower abdominal distention and discomfort, as well as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. Patients presenting these symptoms should first visit the urology department of a hospital to undergo routine urine analysis and urinary system ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis of cystitis. Once diagnosed, under the guidance of a consulting physician, treatment involves oral or intravenous antibiotics. Additionally, patients are advised to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently, which can assist in the treatment of cystitis.

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Treatment of cystitis

Treatment of cystitis includes drinking plenty of water and taking oral sodium bicarbonate to alkalize the urine, reducing irritation to the urinary tract. Atropine and diazepam may be used. Applying heat to the bladder area and taking hot water sitz baths can relieve bladder spasms. Antibacterial drugs such as cephalosporins and quinolones can be used. In recent years, for women with uncomplicated cystitis without complications, sensitive antibacterial drugs can be appropriately used for treatment. Postmenopausal women often experience urinary tract infections frequently. The lack of estrogen, leading to a decrease in lactobacillus in the vagina and an increase in pathogen proliferation, is often a factor in infections. Therefore, adopting estrogen replacement therapy can also maintain the normal vaginal environment and reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections.

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How many days can cystitis heal itself?

Patients with cystitis cannot heal on their own without formal treatment; instead, their symptoms will gradually worsen. The main symptoms of cystitis include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen or perineum. After a confirmed diagnosis of cystitis, it is necessary to seek timely treatment at the local hospital's urology department. Treatment can be administered through intravenous antibiotics or by taking oral antibiotics. Additionally, patients should increase their water intake and urinate frequently, as these measures can effectively treat cystitis. Generally, patients can recover within about a week.

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Does cystitis require surgery?

Patients with cystitis do not need surgery. Cystitis mainly occurs when the bladder's mucous membrane is infected by bacteria, causing inflammation inside the bladder. Patients often experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and lower abdominal pain. Cystitis is primarily treated with medication, usually under a doctor’s guidance, either orally or through intravenous antibiotics. Additionally, patients are advised to drink more water and urinate frequently, which generally can cure cystitis.

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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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What department should a woman go to for cystitis?

Female patients with cystitis need to go to the local hospital's urology department for formal examinations and treatments. Doctors need to perform a series of tests including routine urine tests, urinary system ultrasound, and routine blood tests to make a comprehensive diagnosis. After diagnosis, patients need to take broad-spectrum antibiotics orally or intravenously. Generally, symptoms can improve significantly within five to seven days. Patients must take their medication on time and in the correct dosage according to the doctor's instructions.