What kind of disease does not lie in wait for small organisms. One of them - cystitis - inflammation of the bladder, which is a consequence of bacterial infection. It occurs more often in girls than in boys because of the peculiarities of the structure of the genital organs. In some cases, cystitis develops as an independent disease, but is often accompanied by other ailments of the genitourinary system - pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidneys), urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
How to recognize cystitis in children?
The first symptoms of cystitis in children are:
- pain in the lower abdomen;
- painful urination;
- temperature increase;
- general malaise;
- clouding of urine.
There are two forms of the disease in children: acute cystitis and chronic. In acute cystitis, the surface of the mucous membrane of the bladder becomes inflamed. Such a disease develops rapidly (in a few hours) and is well treatable - with proper treatment after 7 days, a full recovery occurs.
Chronic cystitis often develops in children suffering from other diseases of the genitourinary system, and as a result of frequent cases of acute cystitis. In chronic cystitis in children, the symptoms of the disease are not highly expressed and intensify only during the period of exacerbation. Treatment of chronic cystitis in children is a long process, which depends on the degree of neglect of the disease and the general condition of the child.
The causes of cystitis in children
The main cause of cystitis is the penetration into the bladder of a bacterial infection from the urethra. Most often, children with susceptibility to this disease become infected with cystitis. Also, the risk of developing cystitis is high in children who suffer:
- a decrease in immunity against a background of various infections, endocrine diseases;
- chronic diseases of internal organs;
- urolithiasis;
- congenital malformations of the urogenital system.
How to treat cystitis in children?
At the first signs of a child's cystitis should be shown to the doctor who should prescribe the timely treatment. Usually, treatment begins with the collection of tests: a general analysis of urine and blood, urine culture, biochemical analysis of urine and ultrasound of the bladder and kidneys.
Since cystitis in children is an infectious disease, it can not do without antibiotics. Treatment with antibacterial drugs should be carried out strictly under the supervision of a doctor.
An important role in the treatment of cystitis is diet. From the diet of the child you need to exclude all salted, fried and fatty foods. Useful foods are lactic-acid foods, including yogurt and milk porridge, as well as low-fat meat, vegetables and fruits. It is compulsory to provide a plentiful drink that helps wash out the infection from the body. As a drink, it is allowed to give the child weak tea, juices (especially cranberry and cranberry), warm milk, mineral water without gas.
Children with cystitis are recommended bed rest for 3-4 days, as well as abstinence from active games and walks. During the period of treatment, you must strictly observe hygiene and follow the purity of the child's genitals.
Folk remedies for cystitis in children
In order to increase the effectiveness of medicines for the treatment of cystitis in children, it is possible to additionally use folk remedies. Well-established warm sessile baths with sage, calendula, chamomile.
For the prevention of cystitis in children, one must adhere to simple but effective rules:
- follow the rules of personal hygiene of the child;
- avoid hypothermia;
- control the presence of infections in the body;
- strengthen the overall immunity of the child.
Despite the fact that cystitis is successfully treated with modern medicine, it is still better to use simple preventive measures to stay healthy.