(Helpful Tip) Bladder Infection Management and Treatment Methods

Many women suffer from cystitis.

This is a disease that can become chronic due to stress.

 

I also thought it was nothing for a while and neglected it, which led to some difficulties, so I thought I would write about it once.

Let's go to the hospital first if you have even a slight symptom!!

 

What is cystitis?

It refers to inflammation of the bladder caused by bacterial infection.

 

I want to learn about cystitis, which mainly occurs in winter but also flares up in summer, and the reasons why women are more prone to it.

 

Why are women more prone to bladder infections?

Pharyngitis is a disease that can occur in both men and women, but it occurs more frequently in women.

According to a survey conducted a few years ago, the number of women is approximately 15 times higher than that of men.

 

The reason women are particularly prone to bladder infections is

It's because of women's physical factors!!

 

Women have a shorter distance between the anus and the urethra compared to men, making it easier for intestinal bacteria from the anus to migrate to the urethra.

Because women's urethras are much shorter than men's, bacteria can quickly travel through the urethra to the bladder, causing inflammation.

 

Apart from these factors

Holding urine for a long time can lead to bladder infection.

When urine is held back, the bladder mucosa stretches, and during the stretching process, injuries can occur to the mucosa. Bacteria can proliferate in these injuries, leading to inflammation.

Self-diagnosis method

You can perform a self-diagnosis before the consultation due to common symptoms.

 

Urinate more than 8 times a day (frequent urination)

※Feeling like I haven't fully emptied my bladder even after urinating (urinary retention)

※There is lower abdominal or back pain when urinating (dysuria).

* Blood appears in the urine (hematuria)

※Suddenly feeling an uncontrollable urge to urinate (urgency)

Foul-smelling cloudy urine appears in the urine sample (cloudy urine).

Sometimes, I urinate involuntarily.

Goes to the bathroom more than twice during sleep

 

If you have even one of these symptoms, there is a risk of cystitis, so it would be best to seek medical treatment.

 

Bladder infection treatment

 

In the treatment of cystitis, antibiotics for acute cystitis caused by bacterial infection, pain relievers such as ibuprofen, increased fluid intake to wash out the bladder, bladder analgesics for pain relief, and antispasmodics may be used.

It is also necessary to change your lifestyle habits to avoid stimuli and always maintain cleanliness and dryness.

 

Tea good for cystitis

 

Good teas for cystitis include chamomile tea and green tea, as these teas contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that can help reduce inflammation in the bladder.

Cranberry juice is also said to help with bladder infections, so it might be good to keep that in mind.

 

Foods good for cystitis

 

Foods good for cystitis include yogurt and foods rich in probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy bacterial balance in the body, garlic has antimicrobial properties, and ginger helps reduce inflammation.

 

Prevention of cystitis

 

Ways to alleviate symptoms if you have a bladder infection

 

  ※ Boost immunity through sufficient sleep, healthy eating, and exercise

* Maintain indoor temperature between 26°C and 28°C

※ Avoid consuming alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, and cold beverages

※ Sitz bath with warm water

※ Keep the reproductive area clean and well-maintained

* Adequate fluid intake

 

 

Exercise method

 

Kegel exercises

 

It has been shown that stimulating the sphincter muscles forming the pelvic floor muscles increases elasticity and prevents various urinary problems.

 

When urinating, you should apply force as if you are forcibly stopping the flow. It is also good to contract the anus at the same time.

It pauses in that state for about 10 seconds, then gradually relaxes and returns to the initial movement.

It is said that it is good to do this process consistently 100 times a day.

 

Since cystitis is a common illness, people often think lightly of it, just enduring or ignoring it. However, if left untreated for a long time, the pain can worsen and discomfort may increase, so I strongly recommend visiting a hospital if you experience such symptoms.

 

There's nothing to be ashamed of about having a bladder infection~ (ღ◕ܫ◕ღ)