The following features are indicative of Cystitis:
chronic pelvic pain
pain in your pelvis
pain between the scrotum and anus in men
persistent, urgent need to urinate
frequent urination
discomfort while the bladder fills and relief after urinating
pain during sexual intercourse
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Common Causes of Cystitis
The following are the most common causes of Cystitis:
an autoimmune reaction
allergy
heredity
Risk Factors for Cystitis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Cystitis:
fair skin and red hair color
women
30s or older age
having a chronic pain disorder
Prevention of Cystitis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Cystitis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
drink lots of fluids
gently wash the skin around the vagina and anus
empty bladder as soon as possible after intercourse
limit using deodorant sprays or feminine products in the genital area
Occurrence of Cystitis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Cystitis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Cystitis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Cystitis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Cystitis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Cystitis:
Medical history and bladder diary: To measure the volume of fluids you drink and the volume of urine you pass
Pelvic exam: To assess the external genitals, vagina and cervix
Urine test: To evaluate the signs of a urinary tract infection
Cystoscopy: To determine the bladder capacity
Biopsy: To diagnose the bladder cancer and other rare causes of bladder pain
Urine cytology: To assess the presence of cancer
Potassium sensitivity test: To evaluate the interstitial cystitis
Doctor for Diagnosis of Cystitis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Cystitis:
Urologist
Urogynecologist
Complications of Cystitis if untreated
Yes, Cystitis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Cystitis is left untreated:
stiffening of the bladder wall
lower quality of life
sexual intimacy problems
emotional stress
depression
Procedures for Treatment of Cystitis
The following procedures are used to treat Cystitis:
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: Raises the blood flow to the bladder and lowers the pelvic pain
Sacral nerve stimulation: Lowers the urinary urgency associated with interstitial cystitis
Bladder distention: Improves the symptoms
Surgery: Lowers the pain and treats the interstitial cystitis
Self-care for Cystitis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Cystitis:
Dietary changes: Limiting the foods in the diet that irritate your bladder
Bladder training: To control urinary urges by using relaxation techniques
Wear loose clothing: Do not wear belts or clothes that put pressure on the abdomen
Avoid smoking: Provides relief and helpful in preventing bladder cancer
By lowering the stress: Improves the quality of life
Exercise: Lowers the interstitial cystitis symptoms
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Cystitis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Cystitis:
Guided imagery: To help you imagine healing
Acupuncture: Reduces the pain and other symptoms by rebalancing the flow of life energy
Patient Support for Treatment of Cystitis
The following actions may help Cystitis patients:
Support group: By joining support group, provides sympathetic listening and useful information about the interstitial cystitis
Time for Treatment of Cystitis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Cystitis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: