What should I do if cystitis recurs?

Written by Zeng Zhong
Urology
Updated on June 01, 2025
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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.

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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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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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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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Symptoms of Chronic Cystitis in Women

The main clinical manifestations of chronic cystitis in women are recurrent symptoms of frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete emptying, accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, generally without the presence of blood in the urine. Chronic cystitis often develops from acute cystitis that has not been fully treated. For such cases, further urine culture and antibiotic sensitivity tests should be conducted. After identifying the causative bacteria, appropriate antibiotics should be used for regular treatment, typically exceeding three weeks. Additionally, there are special types of cystitis, such as glandular cystitis. In cases of this type of chronic cystitis, surgical bladder instillation and other treatments may be necessary.

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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.