A question for the girls what is cystitis?? and how is it caused?

Answer 1

What is cystitis?

Cystitis is an infection of the bladder, but the term is often used indiscriminately and covers a range of infections and irritations in the lower urinary system. It causes burning sensations during urination and a frequent need to urinate.

How do you get cystitis?

Infection from intestinal bacteria is by far the most frequent cause of cystitis, especially among women, who have a very short urethra (the tube through which the urine passes from the bladder to the outside). Normally, urine is sterile (there are no micro-organisms such as bacteria present). Between 20 to 40 per cent of women will get cystitis in their lifetime.

However, it is possible to have bacteria in the bladder without having any symptoms. There can be several reasons for the bacteria settling in the bladder. When a person is unable to empty the bladder completely by urinating, it is called urine retention. The small drop which is always left behind may contain bacteria. Conditions that may make it easier for the bacteria to travel through the urethra include those listed below.

Toilet hygiene

Particularly common among females, as they have a shorter urethra than males and it is situated relatively close to their anus (back passage). Women and girls must dry themselves from front to back, towards the anus - not the other way around - to avoid leading bacteria from their intestine into their urethra.

Congenital deformity in the urinary system

In the case of repeated infections of the urinary system, particularly among boys and young men, the individual should be checked for a congenital (present from birth) deformity somewhere in the urinary system which prevents the complete emptying of the bladder.

People with a catheter

Everyone with a catheter (to drain urine) will have bacteria in their bladder, usually without symptoms. During the change of catheter, small lesions (damaged areas) may appear, which may increase the danger of infection (cystitis) and possible blood infection.

Men with an enlarged prostate

An enlarged prostate (male sex gland) prevents the bladder from emptying completely.

Pregnant women

If pregnant women have bacteria in their urine, their urine should be cultured twice, regardless of whether or not they have any symptoms. If the same strains of bacteria occur, they should be treated. Otherwise, there is the risk of kidney infection and pre-term delivery (if near the due date).

Other causes

'Honeymoon' cystitis

Cystitis in women related to increased frequency of sexual activity.

Venereal diseases

Gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections may cause symptoms similar to cystitis. Cystitis-like symptoms among young sexually active men may be caused by venereal diseases.

Parasites

Particularly among people who have been in North Africa or the Middle East. The bladder may be infested by parasites - schistosomiasis or bilharzia (river blindness). The symptoms are similar to cystitis, but there are no bacteria in the urine.

Postmenopausal women

Due to lack of female sex hormones in postmenopausal women, a range of changes take place in the whole body. A consequence of this is that the urinary system is more easily irritated by cystitis.

Contact dermatitis

Women using a deodorant or other potentially irritating material on their genitals may develop cystitis-like symptoms.

What are the symptoms of cystitis?

* Burning sensations or pain during urination.

* Frequent urination.

* Cloudy and foul-smelling urine.

* Pain directly above the pubic bone.

* Children under five years of age often have less concrete symptoms, such as weakness, irritability, reduced appetite and vomiting.

* Older women may also have no symptoms other than weakness, falls, confusion or fever.

Who is at special risk?

* Women or girls who do not practice proper toilet hygiene.

* Pregnant women.

* People with a congenital deformity in the urinary system.

* Men with an enlarged prostate.

* People using a catheter.

Good advice

It is important to drink sufficiently, so the bladder is flushed thoroughly.

During urination the bladder should be emptied completely. It is a bad habit to sit on the toilet bent forward and reading while urinating.

A trick is to place yourself backwards on the toilet, so you lean against the wall. This posture is more suitable in securing a complete emptying of the bladder than the usual sitting posture.

Warm clothes on the lower part of the body will also help prevent cystitis.

As a prevention, it may be helpful to drink cranberry juice every day or take capsules. There is no doubt that this simple and natural treatment brings relief to many women with cystitis. It is thought that the cranberry juice works by preventing common bacteria from ‘sticking’ to the walls of the bladder and so preventing infection taking hold.

Urination immediately after sexual intercourse will flush out most bacteria from the urethra.

Try to urinate at least once every three hours. Women who avoid urination for long periods suffer from more infections of the urinary system.

What treatments are available?

There are a number of products available from your pharmacist to treat cystitis. These can be used unless a woman is vomiting or if there is blood in the urine or if a woman is pregnant in which case she should consult her doctor. Usually, a single course of treatment clears up the problem, but if symptoms persist after trying an over-the-counter remedy then you should consult your doctor.

How does a doctor diagnose cystitis?

The most important examination of urine is done by chemical testing (dipstick test), which is very quick, and by urine culture where the specimen is sent to a hospital laboratory to grow and examine the bacteria. The specimen must be fresh. It is also important that the woman has separated her labia (lips) during urination, to avoid bacteria from the skin and vagina contaminating the specimen. If there is inflammation, the doctor will identify bacteria and red and white blood cells in the urine.

In the case of repeated, inexplicable, infections of the urinary system, a referral should be made to a hospital for tests such as ultrasound scanning or X-rays of the urinary system and cystoscopy (telescopic examination of the bladder).

Future prospects

Some people, particularly women, may have repeated infections. To avoid this, follow the good advice above. Women who have more than two episodes of cystitis yearly may benefit from medium term use of an antibiotic as protection against infection. The effectiveness of long-term antibiotics (over 12 months) has not been clearly established.

Answer 2

Cystitis is a condition wherein your urinary bladder (part of the body where urine collects before you pee). It it cause by numerous things.

It is pertinent to known that cytitis is related to UTI, or urinary tract infection, which basically is a broad term for infection of the urinary system, a.k.a., the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Cystitis is just a more specific term of bacterial infection of the urinary bladder.

Cystitis is caused by numerous factors. It is important to remember that there is a normal flora (or normal bacterial content) in the urine. Urinary stone are the one of the most common causes, with Proteus species of bacteria being the culprit.

Cystitis if more common in women. Imagine how far the urethral opening (opening where the urine comes out) and the anus. Bacteria has the property to travel upwards, even when you flush them everytime you urinate. If these stubborn bacteria thrived well in the urinary bladder, you'll get cystitis.

You need to treat cystitis with antibiotics. Different antibiotics are warranted in different situations, and is not the same with all patients presenting with cystitis. If you experience lower abdominal pain, fell that you can't get your urine out, or just kept on going to the bathroom to pee even when no urine comes out, it's time for a check-up with a doctor.

Hope that helps you somewhat. I'm a doctor, by the way.

Answer 3

Cystitis is a bladder and urinary tract infection which causes a burning sensation when peeing and also a need to go for a pee about a billion times a day. It's caused by bacteria from the intestine mainly and also having loads of sex. Some women are more susceptible than others to it and men can get it as well.

Answer 4

I know that cystitis is commonly known as "the honeymooners diesease" I know its certainly true for me - when I first met my boyfriend and we werehaving regular sex - like three times a day - I got the most awful cystitis - blood, tiny clots, pain, all of it and it lasted for ages!!! I was told that the sweat and bacteria etc can travel up your uretha whilst your having sex - so you should wash throughly before hand and after!! kills the mood a little - but then I would say from very very painful experience, cystitis kills it more!!!!

Answer 5

Cystitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bladder. It can be caused by bacteria infecting the bladder (severe cystitis) or by an irritation of the bladder (non-bacterial or mild cystitis) due to bruising during sexual intercourse, perfumed soaps, etc...
Any woman can suffer from cystitis but some are more prone to this condition, like:


Younger women (who may be prone to more sexual activity)
The elderly (who may be less mobile or have more difficulty emptying their bladder)
Pregnant women (whose body changes can make them prone to urinary infections)
Post-menopausal women (who may experience vaginal dryness causing soreness and bruising during sexual intercourse).
Men and children can get cystitis too, but this is much less common, and in such cases a doctor's advice must always be sought.

try Canesten Oasis or see your doctor

Answer 6

Cystitis is an infection of the bladder that causes burning sensations during urination and a frequent need to urinate

Don't worry I would think most ppl would have suffered from this

Go to your GP

Answer 7

Cystitis is a water/bladder/UTI infection caused by bacteria etc i think. you can get it a lot when you are pregnant, or taking some antibiotics. they can kill the good bacteria or something. which causes an imbalance.
Drinking cranberry juice is meant to help it. and you can get some stuff from the chemist or the doctors to help.

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Answer 9

its a urine infection in women and it hurts like hell!
It feels as though you need to go all the time even when nothing comes out and is seriously painul like pissing acid lol! I usually get it if i'm not enough water too many fizzy drinks etc.. too much alcohol and holding a wee in too long can also cause it.
If you are weeing blood aswell make sure you go to your gp as it can be a more severe kidney infection.
You can buy over the counter medication for it but i find antibiotics called trimethroprim work best and quickest as it is very uncomfortable.
Hope this helps xx

Answer 10

cystitis is a urinary tract infection and can be caused by not drinking enough water or your kidneys not cleaning things out properly i think. i have had it once and it is very painfull but drinking cranberry juice really helps

Answer 11

Cystitus is the very same thing as a UTI (Urinary Track Infection). It's bacterial. Once you have it you need Antibiotics to get rid of the thing and if left untreated, it can lead to Kidney problems big time. Once you get rid of it, start drinking cranberry juice like every other day or every day. That keeps the bacterial flushed out of your kidneys and keeps it from sticking to the walls of everything.