What is tested for cystitis?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on October 21, 2024
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After suffering from cystitis, a definitive diagnosis can be made through routine urine tests, ultrasonography, urine culture, and antibiotic sensitivity tests. Typically, the routine urine test will show a significant increase in white blood cells, possibly accompanied by pus cells, and often an increase in red blood cells as well. Ultrasonography may reveal inflammatory changes such as thickening and roughness of the bladder wall. Combined with the patient's clinical symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, or even blood in urine, a clear diagnosis can be established. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it is advisable to promptly treat with antibiotics. Oral antibiotics, such as levofloxacin tablets or cephalosporins like cefuroxime axetil capsules, are commonly used. During treatment, it is recommended to eat a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently.

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Is cystoscopy necessary for cystitis?

Patients with cystitis do not need to undergo cystoscopy. The main examinations for patients with cystitis include routine urine tests, bacteriological examination of urine, routine blood tests, kidney function tests, ultrasonography of the urinary system, and X-rays including abdominal plain films. Diagnostically, it mainly depends on the patient's clinical manifestations and a comprehensive judgment based on the results of these auxiliary examinations. Patients with cystitis generally experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen and perineal area.

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Will cystitis cause pain in the lower abdomen?

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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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.

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What should I do about cystitis?

After discovering cystitis, do not be too stressed mentally, actively treat it, drink more water, and orally take sodium bicarbonate to alkalinize the urine. This can reduce irritation to the urinary tract. Additionally, medicines like atropine and diazepam can be used, and appropriate heat application to the bladder area, as well as hot water sitz baths, can alleviate bladder spasms. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins and quinolones can be appropriately used. For simple cystitis, you can choose antibiotics that are more sensitive, using a three-day treatment method, which is similar to a seven-day course, with fewer side effects and lower costs. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is cystitis easy to treat?

Cystitis refers to the congestion of the bladder mucosa caused by a bacterial infection, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and blood in the urine. In this case, antibiotics can be used for treatment. If necessary, a urine culture and drug sensitivity test should be conducted, and sensitive antibiotics should be selected based on the results. Alternatively, empirical medication using levofloxacin or cephalosporin antibiotics can be employed. After anti-inflammatory treatment, recovery usually occurs within about a week. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Drinking more water and urinating frequently can help flush out negative exudates and blood clots from the bladder.