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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What department to see for cystitis?

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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How to treat cystitis

Bladder infections are most commonly seen in female patients, as the female urethra is very close to the vagina and anus, making it easy for bacteria to cause infection. Symptoms of bladder infection generally include frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, painful urination, discomfort in the bladder area and perineum, a burning sensation during urination, and sometimes visible blood in the urine at the end of urinating. Diagnosis of bladder infection mainly involves a routine urine test, where a large number of white blood cells can be seen in the urine. In terms of treatment, antibiotics are primarily used, with quinolones such as levofloxacin being common choices, administered over three days. Another option is cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefixime, which is also used for three days. It is important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the perineal area. Generally, symptoms should improve significantly within about three days, and it is advisable to recheck the routine urine test after one week.

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Cystitis belongs to which department?

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 is cystitis?

Cystitis, simply put, is inflammation of the bladder and can be divided into acute bacterial cystitis and chronic bacterial cystitis. Acute cystitis typically affects women more often due to the shorter female urethra. Infections can occur following sexual intercourse, catheterization, poor personal hygiene, or reduced resistance to bacteria, such as during a cold, which might lead to an ascending infection. Symptoms are generally most pronounced at the superficial bladder, particularly near the internal urethral orifice and the trigone of the bladder. Chronic cystitis often develops from an acute upper urinary tract infection or through chronic infection and may also be triggered or followed by certain lower urinary tract conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, urethral stricture, bladder stones, hymenal fusion at the urethral opening, or paraurethral gland inflammation. It is generally characterized by persistent frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and discomfort in the suprapubic bladder area.

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Is cystitis easy to treat?

Cystitis refers to the congestion of the bladder mucosa caused by a bacterial infection, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and blood in the urine. In this case, antibiotics can be used for treatment. If necessary, a urine culture and drug sensitivity test should be conducted, and sensitive antibiotics should be selected based on the results. Alternatively, empirical medication using levofloxacin or cephalosporin antibiotics can be employed. After anti-inflammatory treatment, recovery usually occurs within about a week. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. Drinking more water and urinating frequently can help flush out negative exudates and blood clots from the bladder.