Sharing experiences and treatment of cystitis in obstetrics and gynecology

Hello.

Shall I talk about urinary tract infections?
I never thought that what I initially thought was nothing special would cause me to suffer for such a long time. 😢😢😢😢

At first, I thought I was going to the bathroom frequently. I felt like I was going more than ten times a day, and I wasn't even able to urinate comfortably, sometimes feeling a sharp pain. But because I was busy with work, I told myself it would get better soon and endured it.

But then, to my surprise, my symptoms worsened gradually. I would wake up at night feeling the urge to urinate, and my lower abdomen was swollen and uncomfortable, making it hard to concentrate on work. Eventually, I couldn't hold it any longer and went to the hospital, where the doctor said, "Why are you only coming now? You have quite a severe bladder infection." ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

I was prescribed antibiotics and took them for about a week, and since then my life has completely changed. I started drinking a lot of water, just as the doctor advised. I used to only drink coffee all day long, but now I always have a water bottle on my desk. I try to drink a little bit whenever I have free time.

I try to go to the bathroom immediately without holding it in. In the past, I would keep holding it because I was in a meeting or busy with work. People with cystitis probably all live similar lives...
Looking back, I really was foolish. Health is the most important thing. Now, no matter how busy I am, I go to the bathroom immediately when I need to. My superiors also understand.

And the biggest change is in my clothing. I no longer wear tight pants. I switched to breathable clothes and started wearing only cotton underwear. At first, it was a bit uncomfortable, but now I find it more comfortable and better.

Even after my cystitis has completely healed, I plan to continue this lifestyle. I have come to deeply realize the importance of health. I regret only realizing this after I was sick, but I am still grateful because it has become an opportunity for me to love my body more.

Although I still experience occasional discomfort, it has improved significantly compared to before. If anyone is suffering from cystitis, I want to strongly recommend visiting a hospital. Don't endure it like I did. And above all, I think changing small habits in daily life is really important!!!

Especially, make sure to drink plenty of water!