Cystitis is treated only in a complex: it is necessary to drink antibacterial drugs, conduct baths and douching, in some cases even injections are indicated. Douching can be carried out both at home and in the hospital.
Inflammation of the bladder
Bladder inflammation occurs as a result of infection. Pathogenic bacteria can enter the organ of the urinary system from the kidneys, vagina, urethra, prostate and other, more distant foci of inflammation. The disease can occur both acutely and chronically. Most patients suffer from a long course of pathology. Therefore, it is recommended to remove the symptoms of the disease not with the help of pharmacological preparations, but using alternative recipes, since in most cases they have absolutely no negative consequences.
The disease begins abruptly. Usually this is preceded by another pathology or banal hypothermia of the body and a decrease in immune defense. The patient feels pain during urination, urine is excreted in small portions, and urges “in a small way” become frequent. In the acute phase, temperature may rise. In some cases, the signs of the disease are so pronounced that treatment is indicated in a hospital setting. This is especially true of purulent and ulcerative pathology.
Causes of the inflammatory process
Most often, women suffer from cystitis because their urethra is wider and shorter than that of men. The bacteria that cause the disease can belong to different groups and species. Among the most common are intestinal flora (it can get into the urethra or vagina if personal hygiene is not observed, wearing too tight underwear, etc.), staphylococci, ureaplasma, streptococci, as well as specific pathogens that are transmitted through sexual contact.
The cause of inflammation may be a virus infection. In most cases, the diagnosis reveals a herpes simplex virus of the second type. Herpetic cystitis often causes complications, because in the acute phase, the active release of the pathogen from multiple rashes begins. Cystitis may occur due to local hypothermia - this is the most common cause of pathology.
Symptoms of cystitis
Characteristic symptoms of cystitis include increased urination and frequent “little by little” urges. The hypersensitive inflammation of the bladder reacts to the components of the urine, so that the body tries to eliminate the irritant as soon as possible. Discomfort and pain in the urethra and lower abdomen occur with cystitis. The pain is moderate, because there are few receptors in the bladder.
In addition, with the inflammatory process, an unpleasant smell of urine appears in the organs of the urinary system, the color changes. The bacterial process is often accompanied by the formation of pus. As a result, urine acquires a greenish tint. The intensity of the unpleasant odor depends on the amount of pus. With cystitis, body temperature can increase, but usually the indicator does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. In certain categories of patients, inflammation occurs without a general reaction.
Home treatment
Treatment of cystitis in women at home is carried out only after visiting a doctor and prescribing appropriate methods of therapy. A hot bath helps to reduce pain for many patients, but baths cannot be used if purulent inflammation is suspected. Otherwise, it improves blood circulation and reduces spasm. If the symptoms are severe, there is an increase in body temperature, sharp abdominal pains, then it is better to refuse hot procedures.
With cystitis, chamomile is often used. This is generally a universal medicinal plant that can be used even by women in position and is used for newborn children. You can do douching with a decoction. Women often use treatment with soda, which simultaneously restores the vaginal microflora, because cystitis often develops as a result of inflammation or dysbiosis of the genitals.
During the treatment of cystitis in women at home, it is very important to follow the rules of personal hygiene. This applies not only to representatives of the weak half of humanity, but also to men. You can wash yourself with the use of special antibacterial agents, but it is better to be guided by the advice of traditional medicine, because many patients develop allergies from pharmacy drugs. Chamomile, honey, sage, mummy, celery, potassium manganese and so on will help.
In-patient therapy
Douching with cystitis is carried out in a hospital if purulent cystitis is diagnosed. In this case, an antiseptic solution is injected into the bladder. Manganese potassium, boric acid or furatsilin can be used. These compounds are also effective in the chronic course of cystitis. To achieve a therapeutic effect, usually 5-6 procedures are sufficient. After that, patients can continue to do their own douching or baths with chamomile at home to maintain the achieved effect.
With granulation or bullous cystitis, a solution of collargol or dioxin can be used. Sea buckthorn or rosehip oils are indicated for the catarrhal form of the disease. With purulent cystitis, doctors prescribe terrilithin, chymotrypsin or chymopsin for washing. If it is necessary to heal ulcers, Actovegin is effective. In parallel, hot baths are recommended. Metacin is used if, as a result of a prolonged inflammatory process, the organ volume has decreased.
The essence and methodology of the procedure
Douching is the introduction of a medicinal solution into the vagina for the purpose of special therapy or as a preventive measure. For the procedure, a pear is used (enema, syringe). The method remains quite effective and in demand, despite the latest treatments. Douching is indicated as an auxiliary treatment for cystitis and gynecological diseases.
The healing fluid may have antibacterial, healing, relaxing, analgesic or other properties. The technique of douching with cystitis is simple.
Douching Technique
To achieve the maximum therapeutic effect, the procedure is carried out in the supine position, the pelvic area should be slightly raised. It is convenient to douch with cystitis, for example, lying in the bathroom with legs on the sides. All manipulations must be performed carefully and without haste in order to prevent mechanical damage to the genitals. In the vagina, the treatment solution must be injected under slight pressure so that the fluid washed the walls, but did not enter the uterine cavity. As a rule, it is recommended to douche with cystitis in the evening. In the acute period, the procedure is performed twice a day.
How to use a syringe? Gynecological syringe is a simple and inexpensive tool that is used in the treatment of various infectious, fungal and gynecological diseases. The syringe must be washed before the procedure and filled with a medical solution. Then you can douch with cystitis and other diseases of the genitourinary system. The fluid is slowly but under a small pressure released into the vagina. Then you need to lie quietly in the same position for 5-15 minutes.
The fluid for the procedure should be warm, but not hot. The permissible treatment period is no more than 5-6 days. One procedure lasts about 5-15 minutes (no more than 15). All devices that are used for douching with chamomile for cystitis or other therapeutic solution should be clean and individual. Solutions should be prepared immediately before the procedure and not left the next time. It is important to remember that cystitis should be treated only in a complex. Only douching will help with a mild form of the disease, usually antibiotics and thermal procedures are also prescribed.
Chamomile decoction for douching
Most often, chamomile infusion is used during therapy. It is a good natural antiseptic with an active anti-inflammatory effect. With cystitis, the decoction is taken both inside and is used for douching and sedentary baths. For douching, you need to take 2 tbsp. l dry raw materials, pour one liter of boiling water and bring to a boil. After cooling the solution, you need to strain it through two to three layers of gauze. To enhance the antibacterial properties of the decoction, you can add a tablespoon of calendula flowers.
Soda solution for the procedure
Effectively douching soda with cystitis. To prepare the solution, one teaspoon of soda is dissolved in one liter of boiled water. Douching is carried out with a warm solution. After the procedure, it is recommended to lie down for half an hour. In the acute course of the disease, douching can be combined with sedentary baths. For cooking, you need to take two liters of boiled water and two teaspoons of soda. During the bath, the upper body must be well wrapped. You can not carry out such douching during pregnancy, during menstruation and after 40 years.
Douching with potassium permanganate
With cystitis, a solution of potassium permanganate for procedures is prescribed only by a specialist, it is not recommended to independently douch. The “correct” solution has a pale pink color. Crystals should completely dissolve. Too concentrated a solution for douching can burn the mucous membrane. Water for the preparation of the composition must first be boiled. To achieve the proper antiseptic effect, the solution must be freshly prepared.