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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Written by Wang Jian

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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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Can I eat lamb with cystitis?

Patients with cystitis should ensure a balanced diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. Eat less lamb, if possible, avoid it entirely. It's beneficial to consume more fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, apricots, peaches, persimmons, rapeseed, spinach, and the like. Additionally, avoid eating leftover meals and pickled items, such as salted vegetables. It is best to abstain from alcohol, especially avoid drinking spirits. Do not smoke, it is best to quit smoking. The diet should be light, mainly focusing on light foods, with more steaming and slow stewing.

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Written by Wang Shuai

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How should cystitis be examined?

After suffering from cystitis, patients will exhibit symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. In severe cases, there may be blood in the urine, pus in the urine, pain in the lower abdomen, and even symptoms such as chills and high fever. It is important to go promptly to the hospital's urology department, where tests such as routine urine analysis, urine culture and sensitivity tests, blood tests, and ultrasound examinations are performed to make a clear diagnosis. Routine urine tests often indicate a significant increase in white blood cells, and sometimes red blood cells are present as well. Ultrasound examinations typically show thickening and roughness of the bladder wall. In cases of certain special types of cystitis, such as considering interstitial cystitis or glandular cystitis, it may also be necessary to observe the bladder under cystoscopy, and if necessary, take a biopsy for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis.

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Causes of cystitis

Cystitis refers to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, hematuria, and even lower abdominal pain caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc. The most common cause is bacteria entering the urethra through the urethral opening and spreading to the bladder. Additionally, kidney diseases such as pyelonephritis can also cause cystitis. Bacteria from the remaining infected urine produced by pyelonephritis travel down the ureters into the bladder, thus causing cystitis. After contracting cystitis, it is necessary to receive timely anti-inflammatory treatment, and generally, the condition can be healed with about a week of medication.

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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.