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Cystitis
Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. Typical symptoms are pain
when you pass urine, and passing urine frequently. You may also have pain
in your lower abdomen, blood in your urine, and fever. Most urine infections
are caused by bacteria that come from your bowel. They cause no harm in
your bowel but can cause cystitis if they get into the bladder.
Women are more prone to cystitis than men as their urethra (the tube from the bladder
that passes out urine) is shorter and opens nearer the back passage. Bladder or kidney
problems may lead to infections being more likely e.g. kidney stones.
About half of all women have at least one bout of cystitis. For many, only one or two
bouts occur in their lifetime. However, some women are prone to regular infections.
Amanda
Collins
The body has defenses to prevent bacteria from causing cystitis. The area around the
urethral opening as well as the lining of the urethra is slightly
acid and this helps prevent infections. Washing too much can
actually destroy this natural defense mechanism
Some women find that they are prone to cystitis within a day or
so after having intercourse.
If this is the case:
* empty your bladder after intercourse
* do not use spermicides and/or diaphragm for contraception.
* if dryness is a problem, use a lubricating gel.
* take a single dose of antibiotic within two hours of intercourse
(this will need to be discussed with your Doctor first)
General measures that can help prevent cystitis include:
Wiping from front to back after you pass a stool.
Wearing cotton underwear.
Do not wear tight fitting trousers or tights.
Drinking plenty of fluids.
Taking cranberry supplements ( high dose capsules seem to
work best)
DO NOT take cranberry if you are taking warfarin, sintrom or
certain other medications. Check first with your Doctor.
If you suffer regularly with cystitis, be sure to see your Doctor
to rule out a more serious problem.
Amanda Collins Dip HE.
Amanda is a British trained Nursing sister from
London. Having specialised in General Practise in
the UK she is now our Senior Practise Nurse at
The English Medical Clinic Albir.
Telephone: 966 868 013.
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