Cystitis belongs to which department?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Cystitis is a common urinary system disease. Patients may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and discomfort due to swelling and pain in the lower abdomen and perineum. In such cases, patients can visit the urology department of their local hospital for examination and treatment. Initially, routine urine tests and urinary system ultrasound can be performed to determine whether the patient has cystitis. If necessary, a cystoscopy may also be needed. Once diagnosed, treatment can be administered orally or via intravenous antibiotics.

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What department should a woman go to for cystitis?

Female patients with cystitis need to go to the local hospital's urology department for formal examinations and treatments. Doctors need to perform a series of tests including routine urine tests, urinary system ultrasound, and routine blood tests to make a comprehensive diagnosis. After diagnosis, patients need to take broad-spectrum antibiotics orally or intravenously. Generally, symptoms can improve significantly within five to seven days. Patients must take their medication on time and in the correct dosage according to the doctor's instructions.

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Treatment of cystitis

Treatment of cystitis includes drinking plenty of water and taking oral sodium bicarbonate to alkalize the urine, reducing irritation to the urinary tract. Atropine and diazepam may be used. Applying heat to the bladder area and taking hot water sitz baths can relieve bladder spasms. Antibacterial drugs such as cephalosporins and quinolones can be used. In recent years, for women with uncomplicated cystitis without complications, sensitive antibacterial drugs can be appropriately used for treatment. Postmenopausal women often experience urinary tract infections frequently. The lack of estrogen, leading to a decrease in lactobacillus in the vagina and an increase in pathogen proliferation, is often a factor in infections. Therefore, adopting estrogen replacement therapy can also maintain the normal vaginal environment and reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections.

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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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Bladder inflammation moxibustion site

Cystitis is primarily treated with antibiotics, so moxibustion can only serve as an auxiliary treatment method. Commonly chosen acupoints include Zhongji and Guanyuan. Moxibustion involves igniting a moxa stick, targeting the body's meridians and channels to achieve a therapeutic effect. Moxibustion can effectively unblock the body's meridians, and for certain symptoms of diseases like cystitis, it can have a significant effect. It is a treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, the treatment of cystitis with moxibustion is considered a form of internal and external medicine, where blood and qi play a direct role.

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What should I do if cystitis recurs?

After the recurrence of cystitis, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and discomfort in the lower abdomen may occur. It is necessary to go to the local hospital's urology department for a formal examination and treatment in a timely manner. Urinalysis and ultrasound of the urinary system can be conducted. In terms of treatment, it is mainly based on oral or intravenous administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics. In addition, patients need to drink more water, urinate frequently, maintain cleanliness of the perineal area by washing daily, engage in appropriate exercise, avoid sitting for long periods, and avoid holding in urine.