What department to see for cystitis?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Cystitis is a disease of the urinary system, and patients can visit the urology department of their local hospital for examination and treatment. Patients with cystitis mainly experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, and sometimes there may be discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen. When these symptoms occur, go to the urology department of the local hospital, where you can have an ultrasound of the urinary system and a routine urine test. If diagnosed with cystitis, treatment should be carried out with appropriate medications under the guidance of a doctor, which may include taking antibiotics orally or intravenously.

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Is cystoscopy necessary for cystitis?

Patients with cystitis do not need to undergo cystoscopy. The main examinations for patients with cystitis include routine urine tests, bacteriological examination of urine, routine blood tests, kidney function tests, ultrasonography of the urinary system, and X-rays including abdominal plain films. Diagnostically, it mainly depends on the patient's clinical manifestations and a comprehensive judgment based on the results of these auxiliary examinations. Patients with cystitis generally experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen and perineal area.

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What happens when cystitis worsens?

After suffering from cystitis, if it is not treated in time, the condition will worsen further, leading to obvious symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Severe cases may be accompanied by significant hematuria and pyuria, and even chills and high fever. If still not treated promptly, bacteria are very likely to retrogradely enter the kidneys through the ureters, causing acute pyelonephritis and leading to symptoms of back pain in patients. Severe cases can affect kidney function and even be life-threatening. Additionally, if the inflammation persists, it can lead to contractions of the bladder, reduced bladder capacity, and subsequent significant lower abdominal pain. It may even cause reproductive system inflammations such as prostatitis and orchitis in male patients.

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What should I do about cystitis?

After discovering cystitis, do not be too stressed mentally, actively treat it, drink more water, and orally take sodium bicarbonate to alkalinize the urine. This can reduce irritation to the urinary tract. Additionally, medicines like atropine and diazepam can be used, and appropriate heat application to the bladder area, as well as hot water sitz baths, can alleviate bladder spasms. Antibiotics such as cephalosporins and quinolones can be appropriately used. For simple cystitis, you can choose antibiotics that are more sensitive, using a three-day treatment method, which is similar to a seven-day course, with fewer side effects and lower costs. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does cystitis require surgery?

Patients with cystitis do not need surgery. Cystitis mainly occurs when the bladder's mucous membrane is infected by bacteria, causing inflammation inside the bladder. Patients often experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and lower abdominal pain. Cystitis is primarily treated with medication, usually under a doctor’s guidance, either orally or through intravenous antibiotics. Additionally, patients are advised to drink more water and urinate frequently, which generally can cure cystitis.

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Is hematuria in cystitis severe?

Cystitis refers to the congestion and edema of the bladder mucosa caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, etc., leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. The presence of blood in the urine indicates that the bladder mucosa has been compromised, possibly involving mucosal rupture, ulceration, or even invasion of blood vessels, resulting in bleeding. This suggests that the cystitis has progressed to a more severe stage and requires timely anti-inflammatory treatment. Treatments might include oral administration of levofloxacin tablets or cephalosporin antibiotics, and if necessary, intravenous antibiotics may be used. During treatment, it is advisable to consume a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently to help flush out negative exudates and blood clots from the bladder.