6 Ways to Prevent Recurrent Cystitis After Treatment!!

When I was working, I had a bladder infection once, experiencing a sharp pain, discomfort, and a feeling of fullness in the urethra. It is a disease with a high recurrence rate, but I have not had a recurrence since my first bladder infection. The silent pain of a bladder infection!! Let's learn about prevention methods to avoid recurrence.

What is cystitis?

Bacterial infections and non-bacterial infections are broadly divided into two categories.

The most common cause is E. coli, and in this case, bacteria invade the bladder through the urethra around the anus, leading to cystitis.

In addition, infections caused by sexual activity, unhygienic lifestyle habits, and weakening of the bladder mucosa due to hormonal changes can be causes, and when immunity is weakened, the risk of bacterial infection increases.

In particular, cystitis is known to occur more frequently in women. The reason is that anatomically, the urethra is shorter, making it easier for intestinal bacteria to colonize the perineum and vaginal opening.

What are the typical symptoms of cystitis?

Frequent urination, painful urination, feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, blood in the urine, lower abdominal pain, and fever.

There is a symptom of frequent urination, urinating more than 8 times a day.

Pain occurs during urination.

After urination, a lingering feeling of discomfort remains, as if I haven't fully emptied my bladder.

There are times when I wake up because I need to urinate even while sleeping.

When I had a urinary tract infection a long time ago, it was during my working life. Due to the nature of my job, I couldn't go to the bathroom often, so I had to hold my urine even when I felt the urge, and I think it was also related to stress and a weakened immune system. My symptoms of cystitis included an uncontrollable urge to urinate at any time, and I felt a very urgent need to go, with a heavy sensation in my lower abdomen when I did. However, I couldn't urinate well, and the urine dribbled out in small amounts, feeling frustrating. When I tried to urinate, I experienced stabbing pain in the urethra and the front of my genitals, as if pierced with a needle. It was extremely painful and uncomfortable, and I couldn't urinate properly. Even after urinating a little, I didn't feel refreshed; instead, I felt a lingering discomfort and a sense of residual urine, making the urethral area very uncomfortable and stuffy. It was really difficult. Even when sleeping, I often felt the urgent need to urinate in the middle of the night, so I couldn't sleep well, which made me very tired.

What are the treatment methods for cystitis?

If it is a simple cystitis, most cases improve naturally within 1-2 weeks, but if a bacterial infection is confirmed, antibiotic treatment is necessary.

You can go to the hospital and get a prescription for antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment is effective in quickly reducing inflammation, so taking medication can significantly improve symptoms of cystitis.

Since cystitis is a disease with a high likelihood of recurrence, continuous management and effort are necessary.

What are the 6 ways to prevent cystitis?

Stress management

Isn't it the cause of all illnesses? It's best to relax your body and mind as much as possible and manage stress.

Maintaining healthy eating habits

Since you need to boost your immunity, maintaining a healthy diet in everyday life is important.

Drink enough water

Drink enough water to frequently expel bacteria from the bladder.

Don't hold it in when you need to urinate; go to the bathroom immediately.

Habit of wiping from front to back after bowel movements

Is cleanliness the basic principle of managing cystitis?

Develop the habit of wiping from front to back after bowel movements, as wiping from back to front increases the risk of bacterial infection.

(From the urethra towards the anus)

Probiotic intake

If you lack probiotics, harmful bacteria may proliferate and cause cystitis, so it is advisable to regularly take probiotics.

Cystitis is a very common condition often called a cold of the bladder, and it frequently recurs even after treatment.

When I had a bladder infection, I couldn't stand the pain and discomfort, and I hated the irritation, so I would never hold back when I felt the urge to urinate; I would go to the bathroom immediately. I maintained good hygiene habits and boosted my immunity. Once a bladder infection occurs, it tends to recur easily, but since I had it once, I haven't experienced any similar symptoms up to now. Even if I do get a bladder infection, I can go to the hospital immediately for treatment, but the discomfort, pain, and the effort to visit the hospital can sometimes be difficult. Also, since bladder infections tend to recur easily, taking small steps to manage and develop good habits can help prevent bladder infections and maintain a healthy body.