Cystitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the bladder, is leading to frequent urination, painful and dark urine.

Cystitis symptoms, causes and how to prevent symptoms of cystitis:

• Increased frequency of urination is accompanied by a burning sensation.
• Severe pain on the bladder.
• Burning and difficulty urinating.
• You may experience fever and back pain, especially if the infection has spread to the kidneys.
• It may also be present turbidity of urine.

Causes of Cystitis:

Cystitis is usually caused by an infection of the bladder, which usually originates in the urethra.

• occurs when certain bacteria enter the urethra or bladder, causing infection and inflammation.
• Over 90% of cystitis are caused by Escherichia coli, a bacterium that is common to find in the intestine.

Factors that increase the risk of cystitis:

• Introduction of instruments in the urinary tract (catheterization or cystoscopy).
• Not drinking enough fluids.
• A history of analgesic nephropathy.
• Pregnancy.
• HIV
• Diabetes.
• reflux nephropathy.
• Sexual intercourse may increase the risk of cystitis in women because bacteria can enter through the urethra.
• Obstruction of the bladder or urethra.

How to prevent cystitis:

Cystitis is a miserable disease, which can be prevented by following some simple recommendations:

• Drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily.
• Try to avoid situations of tension and stress, because these conditions lead to decrease the body’s defenses and gain more bacteria
• Do not stay too long in a wet bathing suit.
• After a bowel movement, you should wipe from front to back to avoid contaminating the entrance of the urethra with faucal remains, in the case of women.
• Try to avoid vaginal deodorants and bubble baths, cleaning techniques that stimulate the growth of harmful microorganisms.
• If used as a contraceptive diaphragm, it may be advisable to change to another method to prevent pregnancy.
• Do not hold the urge to urinate, because this situation encourages the growth of bacteria.