Is cystoscopy necessary for cystitis?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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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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How is bladder calculus treated?

Patients with cystitis who also have bladder stones need to use antibiotics for local anti-inflammatory treatment. Meanwhile, the bladder stones require formal treatment. If the size of the stone is less than 2 centimeters, patients can undergo extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the lithotripsy department. If the size of the stone is more than 2 centimeters, patients need to visit the urology department for minimally invasive surgery, specifically ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy. During this procedure, a ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra to visually break up and flush out the stone.

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What department should I go to for cystitis?

Patients with cystitis need to go to the urology department of their local hospital for formal examination and treatment. Cystitis mainly causes frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination, and some patients may also experience discomfort and pain in the lower abdomen. In such cases, it is necessary to promptly visit the urology department for examination. The doctor will first conduct a routine urine test and a urinary system ultrasound for the patient. If diagnosed with cystitis, treatment should be carried out through formal medication.

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How to diagnose cystitis?

Cystitis is most commonly seen in female patients because the female urethra is very close to the vagina and anus, making it easy to get contaminated, leading to cystitis. Cystitis in females is somewhat related to sexual activity. The symptoms of cystitis generally include frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and a burning sensation in the urethra during urination. Sometimes, there may be visible blood in the urine at the end of urination, and symptoms of discomfort and heaviness in the bladder and perineal area. A routine urine test can be done if cystitis is suspected; if the white blood cell count in the urine is greater than five per high power field, cystitis is likely the cause. Treatment generally involves medication, with a recommended short course of antibiotics for typically three days. Regularly drink more water, urinate more, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should women with cystitis pay attention to?

Female patients suffering from cystitis should first go to the hospital's urology department to receive regular antibiotic treatment. Along with treatment, dietary habits should be kept light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods such as onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Additionally, avoid drinking strong tea, coffee, and other stimulating beverages. In terms of daily routine, avoid sitting for long periods and holding in urine. Engage in appropriate exercise, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently to help flush out inflammatory exudates and bacteria from the bladder, which aids in treating the disease. Furthermore, strengthen the hygiene care of the external genitalia, keeping the area clean and dry, all of which are beneficial for the treatment of the disease.

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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.)