Is female cystitis serious?

I believe that many women will notice that they suffer from frequent urination, urgency and pain due to vaginitis, and will take medicine indiscriminately to relieve the symptoms. But how do we judge ourselves in advance? The symptoms of frequent, urgent and painful urination in women are very similar to those of acute cystitis. The bladder is also a troublesome area for women. So, as a female friend, what are some ways to prevent cystitis in daily life?

20% of women will experience transient cystitis in their lifetime. So how can women prevent cystitis?

Health tips:

1. Drinking water is the key to preventing cystitis. You should make sure to drink 6-8 glasses of water every day, do not develop the bad habit of holding your urine, and urinate every two or three hours.

2. Wear cotton underwear, otherwise it will hinder air circulation and breed bacteria.

3. Avoid irritants. Avoid using oils, feminine hygiene sprays, or powders around your genitals, and avoid using any chemicals on your genitals. Avoid using bath oils or taking bubble baths, and bathe with a shampoo instead.

Now we know how women can prevent cystitis. According to surveys in Taiwan and other places, women are most susceptible to cystitis. In addition, cystitis is prone to occur after long-term urine retention, after sexual intercourse, after menstruation, and after urethral or gynecological instrument examinations. The causative bacteria are mostly Escherichia coli.

Symptoms of acute cystitis: The disease develops suddenly, often after excessive fatigue, cold, prolonged urination, or sexual intercourse. The course of the disease usually lasts for 1 to 2 weeks and disappears on its own or after treatment. Its characteristics are "acute" onset, "severe" inflammatory response, and "shallow" lesion site.

Its common symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, pain, pyuria and terminal hematuria, and even gross hematuria throughout the process. However, there will be no pyuria and hematuria caused by vaginitis.

In severe cases of acute cystitis, the bladder spasms due to inflammatory stimulation, making it impossible for the bladder to store urine, resulting in frequent urination that cannot be counted, and a phenomenon similar to urinary incontinence. If it is caused by vaginitis, these symptoms will not occur.

The site of acute inflammatory lesions is "shallow", the absorption capacity of the bladder mucosa is very weak, and frequent urination allows pyuria to be discharged in time. Therefore, the systemic symptoms of simple acute cystitis are mild and usually without fever. When vaginitis causes symptoms of frequent urination, urgency and pain, it may also be accompanied by fever.

The editor reminds that patients should still seek medical attention in a timely manner. The treatment measures for female frequent urination, urgency and pain include bed rest, drinking plenty of water, avoiding irritating foods, and hot water sitz baths to improve blood circulation in the perineum and relieve symptoms. It would be better for patients to take medication under the guidance of a doctor and pay attention to diet and exercise during the illness.