“I just went to the toilet, but the toilet is close.”
“I have a feeling of residual urine when I
pee.”
Have you ever suffered from these symptoms?
It may be a symptom of " cystitis " .
Cystitis is a disease that is more likely to occur and recur in women than in men. Early care is essential because there is a fear that if you leave it alone, it will become serious.
So this time, we asked Dr. Kuwashima, a doctor, about the causes of cystitis and how to prevent symptoms from getting worse.
――Thank you for your time today! What kind of disease is cystitis ?
The urinary bladder is a bag with a soft, stretchy mucous membrane inside, and the expansion and contraction of this mucous membrane allows it to store urine. Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder .
--It's such a familiar disease! What causes cystitis ?
The main cause is bacteria entering the bladder . Bacteria travel up the urethra into the bladder where they multiply. In women, it is said that the cause is often Escherichia coli from the anus . Women have a shorter urethra, making it easier for bacteria to enter.
However, even if the bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra , it does not immediately lead to cystitis . When the body is in a healthy state, the defense function works and can fight the bacteria and suppress the growth.
――Then, when are you more likely to get cystitis ?
When you are sleep deprived, when you are under stress or fatigue, or when you are menstruating, your body's immune system is weakened and your defense functions are weakened, making symptoms more likely to occur. In addition, the risk of onset increases when the genital area is prone to bacterial growth, such as before and after menstruation or after sexual intercourse.
In addition, people with chronic malnutrition and poor circulation should be careful. In such people, the immune cells do not work sufficiently, and the resistance to bacteria tends to decline.
In addition to this, there are some small actions and habits in daily life that make it easier to get cystitis .
--Really! What behaviors or habits are bad?
Here are some items: Isn't there some people who apply?
- What are the symptoms of cystitis ?
The main symptoms are frequent urination, a feeling of residual urine, pain during urination, and cloudy urine. In severe cases, blood may appear in the urine. In addition, bacteria in the bladder may flow to the kidneys and cause pyelonephritis * .