bladder inflammation

A bladder inflammation is a disease of the urinary tract (UTI). The inflammation can save in the bladder in the ureters and the urethra are. If cystitis is not treated in time, there may be an inflammation of the kidneys caused (kidney infections).

Which causes it?

A bladder infection is generally caused by bacteria that live in the intestines but not harmful. These come from the anus into the urethra through the skin contact. In some cases the bacteria that is transmitted during sexual contact. Because women have a shorter urethra than men, bacteria can easily enter the bladder. Women are therefore more prone to urinary tract infections than men.

Sometimes they urinate the bladder empty worse by a bad attitude or a pool of prolapse of the bladder. The muscles and ligaments which the bladder is suspended, are stretched. There is always a bit of urine in the bladder. This bacteria can easily multiply and there is more chance of infection.
It is therefore important to regularly urinate and not too long postponed. Cold, drafts, and toilet seats unlikely to cause cystitis.

How can you recognize?

If you have a bladder infection, urine usually does hurt. It is also possible that you often go to the toilet and then more little pee. Some people even feel they constantly have to pee. You can also feel pressure or pain in the abdomen or back. The unpleasant smell of urine may look cloudy. Sometimes there is blood in the urine.

If you think you might have a bladder infection, your urine can be tested at the doctor. You will catch some before (morning) urine into a clean jar and close tightly. At the pharmacy you can sealable receptacles for urine buy. The urine can best be examined within two hours. If that fails, use the urine in the refrigerator (up to 24 hours).

What is there to do?

You can do much to prevent cystitis:

    It is especially important to drink plenty of fluids, preferably more than two liters a day. This creates more urine. To prevent bladder infections, would you 1 ½ to 2 liters of urine per 24 hours to make. Measurements agree with a measuring cup and record the servings per 24 hours. This is called a lake called micturition diary or journal. This information is very useful for a doctor.
    If you frequently urinate, flush bacteria out. Urinary bladder Therefore always empty. Take the time to sit down and go quietly.
    It is advisable to urinate after intercourse. This bacteria are washed around and came into the urethra.
    Wipe the toilet from front to back. This prevents bacteria from the stool may come from the urethra.
    Also, drinking cranberry juice can help prevent a bladder infection sometimes.

These measures are also important if you already have a bladder infection. Mild cystitis can this even going away.

If symptoms continue or there is a serious infection, the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic. It is very important to do this course of treatment, even when symptoms are reduced or even disappeared. The inflammation can otherwise easily come back.