The most common cause of bladder infection called cystitis is 80-90% coli bacilli. coli bacteria are abundant in the large intestine. These reach the bladder in the presence of certain risk factors and cause cystitis. Girls suffer from cystitis more frequently due to their anatomical structures. Dirty pools are an important cause of cystitis in crowded environments, especially in holiday regions. Pools that have the necessary conditions for health and comply with hygienic rules should be entered. Except this; Improper genital cleaning, especially in girls,
Urinary tract obstructions and stones, bath foams and shampoos and voiding disorders are also factors that cause cystitis.
Pain and burning may indicate cystitis
Burning and pain during urination
Frequent urination
Low amount of urine
Sudden urgent feeling of urination,
Foul-smelling, dark and cloudy urine,
Pain in the groin and under the navel,
Urinating drop by drop and severe pain felt during this time ,
Blood in the urine,
Urinary incontinence before reaching the toilet
If cystitis is not treated, kidneys can be damaged
After the diagnosis of urinary tract infection, the problem is a bacterial infection should be treated with appropriate antibiotics. Abundant fluid intake also increases the effectiveness of the treatment by performing mechanical cleaning. Effective treatment of the disease minimizes the problems that may occur in the urinary system. If there is a suspicion of a urinary tract disease causing cystitis in the urinary tract, the problem must be determined with the correct diagnosis and the appropriate treatment method must be determined. Because if cystitis and its underlying cause are not treated, the kidneys can be seriously damaged.
It is possible to protect children from cystitis
Children should drink at least 2 liters of water a day. Water prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder and allows them to be expelled.
Drinks such as coffee, dark tea and spicy and spicy foods should be limited. They have stimulating effects on the bladder.
Children should be encouraged to urinate at least 4 times a day.
Bathing time should not be prolonged, especially for girls, and foamy soap and shampoo with irritating properties should not be used.
Measures should be taken against constipation.
Genital area cleaning in girls after using the toilet should be from front to back.
Children should not be dressed in tight tight trousers and non-cotton underwear.
In order to reduce the risk of pool cystitis, which is common especially during summer holidays, swimming in crowded and dirty pools should be avoided.
