Main treatment guidelines Is to give antibiotics for 3-5 days depending on the type of medication Together with symptomatic treatment, if necessary, such as pain relieving agents of the bladder And try to drink plenty of water.
However, patients should not buy medication by themselves because they may receive drugs that do not match the type of pathogen and will cause drug resistance easily.
Prevention of cystitis And taking care of the patient's self
1. Do not hold back urine If you feel urinating, must force yourself to go to the toilet immediately.
2. Many elderly people have cystitis due to prolonged sleep Without getting up to urinate Should not drink water or eat fruits that contain plenty of water before going to bed
3. Maintain hygiene of the genitals by cleaning from the front to the back.
4. Do not douche, wash the vagina with antiseptic. Cleaning with normal soap is sufficient.
5. After having sex Should urinate and clean the body immediately
6. Control diseases that are risk factors such as diabetes, because if you can not control, will be infected repeatedly.
7. Menopausal women If there is a repeated infection Specific hormonal suppositories may be needed, such as suppositories to increase the moisture in the vaginal mucosa and the urethra to reduce the infection. But because the use of hormones may have side effects Should always consult a doctor first
8. Patients who need to take autoimmune drugs Need to adjust the medication at the doctor's discretion
Diagnosis of cystitis
Cystitis Can diagnose by taking history taking Together with a urine test by culturing In the case of frequent iterations An ultrasound or bladder examination may be necessary to check if there are abnormalities in the bladder, such as bladder stones or kidney stones.
Risk factors for cystitis
1. to hold the urine for a long time Allow the germs in the urine to grow well
2. Poor hygiene in genital area care Especially women, if not cleaned properly, such as wiping clean from the back to the front Instead of from the front to the back, there is a chance of infection from the vagina and anus.
3. Enema to wash the vagina with antibiotics Causing good bacteria to prevent pathogens from being eliminated Therefore causing infection more easily
4. Sexually transmitted infections
5. hormonal changes in postmenopausal women When the female sex hormones decrease, the moisture in the mucous membranes of the vagina and the urethra, which helps to prevent infection also decrease.
6. Diabetic patients If the disease is not well controlled, it is likely to become infected because the body has a low immunity.
7. Patients who must eat immunity
8. The urinary catheterization for a long time
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