Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder urinary with infringement of its functions and the changes in the urine. The most common cause of cystitis is infection.
Men who suffer from cystitis is much less often than women. Because the urethra in males is long and narrow.
Cause of cystitis in men are often problems with the gland of the prostate (inflammation, tumour), a sexually transmitted infection narrowing (stricture) of the urethra, kidney disease (kidney stones, pyelonephritis). Therefore, it is considered that men cystitis is a more serious disease for women. The disease is more heavy and requires a mandatory visit to the doctor-urologist. Infectious cystitis is most often bacteria, less viruses, and fungi.
The symptoms of cystitis in men be accompanied by symptoms of urethritis:
If the urine appeared blood clots or streaks of blood or urine was dark red in color, you need to urgently refer to a urologist. This is a very serious symptom.
The incidence of cystitis in men is caused by:
Cystitis chronic in men occurs when insufficient or incorrect treatment of the cystitis acute. If the first condition is not to remove the factor precipitating and not to get rid of the infection of the bladder, the process goes further. The symptoms of chronic cystitis are similar to the symptoms in the acute form of the disease, but are less pronounced. Acute chronic cystitis two or more times a year. A man with cystitis chronic must pass a comprehensive examination at the doctor-the urologist, not to miss more serious diseases such as cancer.
Hemorrhagic cystitis - is an inflammation of the bladder mucosa, which is accompanied by discharge of blood in the urine. In men hemorrhagic cystitis occurs often enough, especially those who suffer from prostate cancer. When this urine cystitis becomes dark red. Change the color of urine to dark red — a reason to urgently see a doctor. If you are going to treat hemorrhagic cystitis, the development of iron deficiency anemia because of urine lost red blood cells and hemoglobin.
If a man became ill with cystitis, which requires a special attention both in the patient and the doctor. Probably need comprehensive treatment of the entire genitourinary system. In the first place it is necessary to consult a urologist who will conduct a survey and inspection. After the exam, the specialist will prescribe the necessary tests and studies (mandatory urine analysis and ultrasound of the urinary system). According to these data, the doctor will establish the diagnosis, identify the cause and precipitating factor in each case.
It should be noted that more often in the treatment of cystitis is antibiotics. These drugs must be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. It is important not to interrupt the course of treatment, even if symptoms have disappeared, and feel good. Often cystitis in men to facilitate are assigned to the anaesthetics and medication to relieve the inflammation. That is to say, at the beginning of the treatment will be easier.
Important tip: during the treatment of cystitis is better to refrain from sexual activity.
In cystitis it is recommended that men eat more plant foods, rich in vitamins. You should avoid fatty, spicy, fried food. Drink very little or to recommend the doctor as it is individual in each case.
