Causes of glandular cystitis

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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The causes of glandular cystitis are still not very clear, and it may be related to chronic inflammation in the bladder, stones, obstruction in the bladder, neurogenic bladder, bladder eversion, and other diseases. Glandular cystitis is considered a transformative lesion of the bladder mucosal tissue. The origins of the bladder mucosal epithelium mainly include embryonic origin, degeneration, and epithelial transformation theories. The main clinical symptoms are frequent urination, urinary urgency, painful urination, macroscopic hematuria, and discomfort of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

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Causes of glandular cystitis

The causes of glandular cystitis are still not very clear, and it may be related to chronic inflammation in the bladder, stones, obstruction in the bladder, neurogenic bladder, bladder eversion, and other diseases. Glandular cystitis is considered a transformative lesion of the bladder mucosal tissue. The origins of the bladder mucosal epithelium mainly include embryonic origin, degeneration, and epithelial transformation theories. The main clinical symptoms are frequent urination, urinary urgency, painful urination, macroscopic hematuria, and discomfort of heaviness in the lower abdomen.

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What is tested for cystitis?

After suffering from cystitis, a definitive diagnosis can be made through routine urine tests, ultrasonography, urine culture, and antibiotic sensitivity tests. Typically, the routine urine test will show a significant increase in white blood cells, possibly accompanied by pus cells, and often an increase in red blood cells as well. Ultrasonography may reveal inflammatory changes such as thickening and roughness of the bladder wall. Combined with the patient's clinical symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, or even blood in urine, a clear diagnosis can be established. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it is advisable to promptly treat with antibiotics. Oral antibiotics, such as levofloxacin tablets or cephalosporins like cefuroxime axetil capsules, are commonly used. During treatment, it is recommended to eat a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and urinate frequently.

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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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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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Will cystitis cause pain in the lower abdomen?

Patients with cystitis may experience symptoms of lower abdominal distention and discomfort, as well as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. Patients presenting these symptoms should first visit the urology department of a hospital to undergo routine urine analysis and urinary system ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis of cystitis. Once diagnosed, under the guidance of a consulting physician, treatment involves oral or intravenous antibiotics. Additionally, patients are advised to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently, which can assist in the treatment of cystitis.