Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, and it’s called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be painful and annoying, and it can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
Cystitis affects people of both sexes and all ages. It is more common among females than males, because women have shorter urethras.
CAUSES
Cystitis
urinary tract infection (UTI)
taking certain drugs
exposure to radiation
ongoing use of a catheter
irritating hygiene products
RISK FACTORS
Women at greatest risk of UTIs include those who:
Are sexually active.
Use certain types of birth control.
Are pregnant. Hormonal changes during pregnancy may increase the risk of a bladder infection.
Have experienced menopause. Altered hormone levels in postmenopausal women are often associated with UTIs.
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Other risk factors in both men and women include:
Interference with the flow of urine. This can occur in conditions such as a stone in the bladder or, in men, an enlarged prostate.
Changes in the immune system. This can happen with certain conditions, such as diabetes, HIV infection and cancer treatment. A depressed immune system increases the risk of bacterial and, in some cases, viral bladder infections.
Prolonged use of bladder catheters.
In men without any predisposing health issues, cystitis is rare
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
A strong, persistent urge to urinate
A burning sensation when urinating
Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
Pelvic discomfort
A feeling of pressure in the lower abdomen
Low-grade fever
If a bladder infection spreads to your kidneys, it can become a serious health issue. In addition to the symptoms listed above, symptoms of a kidney infection include:
nausea
vomiting
back or side pain
chills
HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH
Homeopathic remedies for CYSTITIS has a great role to play in curing the infection and also in stopping their recurrence. Moreover homeopathic medicines are very safe . They use body’s own defenses to fight the infection. Once treated with homeopathic medicines recurrence of CYSTITIS greatly reduces and eventually stops. The medicines are selected based on the constitutional level of the individual, and it gives a rapid cure for cystitis.