Interstitial Cystitis
Everything you wanted to know about Cystitis
Cystitis is a very common condition found in women. However in the case of men although the condition is rare, when it does occur, the results can be very serious. It could potentially indicate an infection in the prostate gland or even inside the urinary bladder. It could also at times indicate a tumor or some sort of obstruction.
How does it begin?
Usually Cystitis first manifests itself when bacteria enter the urethra and make their way to the urinary tract. The urethra is the thin tube through which the urine passes out of the body. At some other times the bacteria could travel to the urinary bladder via some other body part but this is quite rare.
What are the causes?
There are a number of causes of the condition of Cystitis. If a person has undergone radiation treatment in the pelvic region then the condition could manifest itself. In some cases if sexual activity has been very vigorous or strenuous it could cause trauma in the region. However, no matter what the source of infection is, the bacteria that causes Cystitis is called coliform. It typically harbors and grows inside the bowel region.
What are the typical symptoms?
Cystitis comes with several typical symptoms and keeping a check on these can help in detecting the condition and treating it. Common symptoms include a dull feverish feeling, pain or burning sensation while passing urine, frequent urge to urinate, smelly urine, presence of blood in the urine, urine that looks cloudy and unclear etc.
When you should see a doctor
If you find any or all of these symptoms occurring too frequently or if you find that urinating is painful then it is time to visit your doctor for possible treatment options. Cystitis when left untreated, especially in men, can mean the onset of more serious conditions like tumor growth, infection in prostate gland etc.
Are endometriosis and interstitial Cystitis the same?
Many people find that the symptoms present in both endometriosis as well as Cystitis the same. This often leads to confusion as to what course of treatment to adopt. However the common symptoms found in both the conditions include pelvic pain as well as pain in the lower portion of the back, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, heavy bleeding or irregular menstrual cycles, frequent urges to urinate and many more. However the main symptoms that separate Interstitial Cystitis from endometriosis is that in the former condition a woman experiences severe cramps during menstruation while in the latter there is no such symptom present.
How to cope effectively with Interstitial Cystitis
There are several ways you can cope with this painful bladder condition. Since the condition is very painful you might need to have a good support system who can understand your condition. Also by avoiding acidic or foods with high citric content you can reduce the pain to a large extent. Regular exercise helps to tone and strengthen the muscles in the region helping it easier to cope with the pain.
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