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What can cause inflammation in the bladder?

Whatever the causes of cystitis, its treatment must be approached with the utmost seriousness.Even if the symptoms of inflammation quickly evaporate, you should not think that the disease went away on its own.It is possible that cystitis has reached a more severe stage.It is for this reason that you should get tested in a timely manner and begin treatment for the disease.

pain in the lower abdomen with cystitis

Suspected cystitis in a timely manner and tests taken will help to quickly cope with it and prevent complications

Common causes of cystitis

The most common cause of cystitis is E. coli.It is observed in 80% of cases.20% includes elements such as:

  • chlamydia;
  • Candida mushrooms;
  • ureaplasma.

Note that an infection that enters the bladder does not necessarily immediately cause an inflammatory process.It will be triggered by an external factor, it depends on hypothermia, recently performed surgical interventions, and intimacy.

Causes of infectious cystitis

This type of inflammation is of two types - complicated and uncomplicated.The first form occurs in those who already have diseases of the urinary system.These include diseases such as pyelonephritis and inflammation of the prostate.The occurrence of cystitis is also influenced by the presence of diabetes, heart problems, and age.

Uncomplicated cystitis can occur in females at any age.It is provoked by a specific microorganism of one species.With advanced pathology, the flora will be mixed.Most microbes that affect the appearance of the inflammatory process in the bladder come into it from the gastrointestinal tract and the vaginal area.It is for this reason that the pathology is classified as autoinfection.

Cystitis, which appears after intimacy, is now common.Causes chlamydia disease.Some people, such as those with HIV or diabetes, may experience fungal cystitis.Its appearance is promoted by yeast-like fungi.

Non-infectious cystitis

  • Non-infectious cystitis is detected less often than all other types.It is caused by narrowing of the vessels of the urinary canal and lack of nutrition of its soft tissues.All these moments are provoked by a weakening of the body’s immune forces.
  • There is also chemical cystitis, provoked by elements that have entered the urinary sac due to abortion or the insertion of an instrument for diagnostic purposes.
  • Cystitis due to allergies occurs when exposed to allergens.We are talking about products.This type of inflammation is short-lived and can be quickly treated without the use of antibiotics.
  • Cystitis and urinary disorders can cause mental conditions and stressful situations.These inflammations tend to stay with a person for a long time and prevent him from leading a full life.At the same time, harmful elements are not detected in the urine and relapses often occur.

For cystitis to develop, several pathogens are needed.Microbes should enter the urinary bag and at the same time the protective forces of the soft tissues should be reduced.

Infection process

The main route of infection is the anal area.Then comes the vagina with the urethra.Less common is infection associated with the kidneys and ureters.

Infection occurs through the bloodstream and lymph.

Sometimes you can “catch” cystitis if a nearby organ near the bladder is “sick”.If the mucous membrane of the bladder is not properly protected, the proliferation of harmful organisms occurs more intensively.During the life of such microbes, substances are released that damage the membrane, provoking an inflammatory process.

Details of the appearance of cystitis

The following factors are stated as the provoking cause of the disease:

  • bearing a fetus;
  • labor activity;
  • period after childbirth;
  • hormonal changes during menopause.

What causes cystitis to develop in little girls attending kindergarten and primary school, because in fact they are more likely to have inflammation than older groups of children.This is due to the immaturity of the ovaries and the lack of sex hormones due to their age.These hormones appear when the protective mechanisms in the vagina finish forming.This leads to the combination of harmful elements and the occurrence of an inflammatory process.

When defloration occurs (rupture of the virgin membrane), infection enters the bladder through the lymphatic vessels.

If you have sex often and in a rough manner, the vaginal mucosa is injured and the infection can easily penetrate the bloodstream, after which it will easily reach the bladder.Also, foreign elements enter the urinary sac during prolonged sexual intercourse.

If cystitis appears during pregnancy, the reason is a growing uterus.It puts pressure on the urinary canal, stagnation of urine occurs and, consequently, inflammation begins.The causes of cystitis during pregnancy are a low immune system.

During menopause, female sex hormones are absent.They help build immunity in the genital area.Against this background, not only cystitis develops, there are also other diseases.

In the male population, cystitis can occur due to urological procedures or the presence of a foreign body.Usually in men, inflammation in the bladder appears against the background of a pre-existing disease.

The main causative agents of cystitis

Disease provocateurs enter the urinary canal in different ways.In medicine, several ways have been identified that can cause cystitis.

Urinary system.Any infections that enter the vagina reach the desired area through the urethra.

Bladder inflammation can be caused by bacterial vaginosis, cervicitis, cervical inflammation, and thrush.Worms and inflammatory processes in the pelvis can also affect the development of cystitis.

Pathology often occurs against the background of kidney tuberculosis, pyelonephritis at the chronic stage.Even diseases not related to the urinary system can cause cystitis.These are dysbacteriosis, tonsillitis, furunculosis.

Often inflammation occurs after a violation of the hymen, which is why it received the second name “honeymoon cystitis.”

If there is blood in the cystitis, it signals an injury to the urinary system near the bladder.Blood can trigger rough sex.

Causes of inflammation in women

The main causes of cystitis in women are the following:

  • failure to comply with hygiene standards;
  • hypothermia not only of the area below the belt, but also of the entire body;
  • trauma after intimacy (disease occurs several hours after sexual intercourse);
  • irritation of the urethra during sex and in the classic position;
  • drinking “bad” water;
  • unbalanced diet and consumption of carbonated drinks;
  • instrumental diagnostics of the pelvic organs;
  • existing diseases in the bladder area;
  • allergic reactions to deodorants, intimate care products;
  • past sore throat, rhinitis, caries;
  • diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2;
  • severe stress;
  • mechanical damage from stones and salt crystals;
  • recent treatment with indiscriminate use of drugs without sensitivity tests;
  • premature discontinuation of medications in the treatment of infectious cystitis;
  • re-infection from a sexual partner;
  • weak muscles in the pelvic floor;
  • physical activity affecting the perineal area;
  • radiation cystitis, which appears after radiotherapy in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Cystitis tends to recur and become chronic.This fact accounts for 10% of all cases of inflammation.

Pregnancy and menopause

A woman in this position has low immunity and is therefore very vulnerable.The fetus grows, putting a lot of pressure on the bladder.A pregnant woman often goes to relieve herself, which leads to poor hygiene in the urethral area.If the bladder cannot be completely emptied, stagnation of urine occurs.For this reason, annoying diseases appear.

At a certain age, a woman experiences menopause.This is the absence of a monthly cycle, but instead there are hot flashes and general poor health.This period is caused by a lack of hormones.The functioning of the bladder is impaired, problems with urination arise, and urinary incontinence occurs.Consequently, hygiene procedures are not performed as expected, and the urethral area is irritated.Against this background, cystitis occurs.

Bladder inflammation can start unexpectedly and go away just as quickly.This is wrong.It subsides, but at the same time causes a lot of third-party diseases that negatively affect the body.

Preventive precautions

  • You should empty your bladder at the first signal.This is important because urine retention also leads to cystitis.
  • Get into the habit of drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water per day.It dilutes stagnation and prevents bacteria from settling in the urine for a long time.
  • Treat all diseases in a timely manner.
  • Maintain hygiene.Wash every day, front to back.It is important to treat the anal area as bacteria can quickly move to the vagina.
  • It is recommended to wear only cotton underwear and loose clothing.
  • If cystitis gets worse often, you should stop taking a bath.It is better to wash while standing in the shower.
  • After intimacy, you need to empty your bladder to “wash out” foreign bacteria.

If you notice the slightest signs of cystitis, you should visit a doctor and determine treatment options.There are many reasons for inflammation, so diagnosis and testing must be mandatory.