Cystitis
Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder. Cystitis is often caused by bacteria that travel up the urethra, infect the urine and inflame the bladder lining.
It is advised to wipe from front to back after a bowel movement and to empty the bladder after sexual intercourse.
Symptoms
Abdominal pain
Lower
common
Pain discomfort or burning when urinating
common
High urine output
common
Pain during sexual intercourse
common
Blood in urine
common
Urgent feeling to pee
common
Frequent urination
Risk factors
Recent sex
Uncircumcised penis
Absence of period
6 months or more without pregnancy
or Pregnant
Poor genital hygiene
Use of condom or diaphragms with spermicide
Recent medical urethral instrumentation
Multiple sexual partners
Diabetes mellitus
Type 1, Type 2
Treatment
Cystitis is typically treated with antibiotics, painkillers and drinking plenty of water.
For bacterial caused cystitis and regarding the frequency of its occurrence:
1-First-time infection: symptoms often improve significantly within a day or so of antibiotic treatment. However, you'll likely need to take antibiotics for three days to a week, depending on the severity of your infection. No matter what the length of treatment is, take the entire course of antibiotics prescribed by your doctor to ensure that the infection is completely gone.
2-Repeated infections: If you have recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend longer antibiotic treatment, you may need more tests to see if urologic abnormalities may be causing the infections. For some women, taking a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual intercourse may be helpful.
Recommended specialist
If you have Cystitis, then a visit to a family medicine specialist is highly recommended.
Contact a
Family medicine specialist
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