For women, cystitis is as common as a cold. Almost every woman can get cystitis. In addition to the constant need to urinate and a stinging sensation during urination, symptoms of female cystitis also include lower abdominal pain, and urine that should be clear becomes cloudy. A doctor from the District Family Planning Service Station stated that drinking more water can prevent cystitis.
Drinking more water can prevent cystitis
Not long ago, the newly married couple, Xiaoyu and her husband, were on their honeymoon trip. Unexpectedly, Xiaoyu suddenly developed cystitis. The constant need to urinate, the stinging pain during urination, and the usual discomfort and sensation of residual urine after voiding completely extinguished the couple's initial passion, forcing them to cut their trip short and return home.
After returning, Xiaoyu also developed a low-grade fever. A doctor explained that this is the "honeymoon cystitis," most common in married women. To prepare for the wedding, women are often extremely fatigued, leading to a weakened immune system. Combined with the stimulation of sexual intercourse after marriage, the bladder's mucous membrane can be injured, causing inflammation. On the other hand, during travel, there is often insufficient water intake, and the inconvenience of using restrooms leads women to suppress urination, further increasing the risk of developing the condition.
A doctor from the District Family Planning Service Station stated that women should pay attention to drinking more water in their daily lives. By increasing fluid intake, urine output is increased, keeping the bladder in a flushed state. This allows bacteria that enter the bladder to be expelled with the urine, preventing them from multiplying. If you have cystitis, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Similar to how a cold that doesn't get better can turn into pneumonia, if cystitis worsens, it can lead to hematuria (blood in the urine), chills, and a high fever above 39°C. At this point, bacteria have traveled up both of the patient's ureters into the kidneys, potentially damaging kidney function and causing pyelonephritis. In severe cases, it can even be life-threatening, so cystitis should never be taken lightly once contracted.
Tao, the Deputy Director of the District Family Planning Service Station, stated that if a woman has already contracted cystitis, the best course of action is to see a doctor immediately and continue treatment until a urinalysis shows no white blood cells. If patients stop taking medication based on their own judgment, a relapse is likely. A full recovery generally takes one week. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and irritating foods to prevent exacerbating the inflammation. Of course, sexual intercourse should also be stopped.