Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cystitis. Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by bacterial infection. Drink lots of fluids and urinate frequently to help wash bacteria away. Antibiotics usually eliminate infections that last more than a few days. Urinate before and after sexual intercourse to help prevent cystitis. Wipe […]
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to cystitis. Antibiotics: Medicines that kill bacteria or prevent them from growing. Bacteria: Microscopic germs that can cause infection. Bacterial infection: Infection caused by bacteria. Biopsy: Removal of a small piece of tissue from the body to study under the microscope for any abnormality. Bladder: The muscle-like sac that stores urine produced by
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Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, sometimes involving the tube that drains urine from the bladder, called the urethra. Cystitis is the most common form of urinary tract infection and occurs mainly in women. But men and children also can experience cystitis. Elderly men and women are especially at high risk for cystitis. Nearly one-third experiences the condition. Bacterial
Cystitis is almost always caused by bacterial infection. Nearly all episodes of cystitis (90%) are caused by bowel bacteria known as E. coli. The bowel is full of bacteria from the intestines. E. Coli are common there. Many bacteria are harmless and live normally on the skin of the perineum. Urine in the bladder normally is considered sterile and
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Common Symptoms Of Cystitis These include: Painful or burning urination A sense of urgency to urinate Continually feeling the urge to urinate, but almost nothing comes out when you try Trying to urinate hurts A feeling of heaviness in your lower pelvic area Urine may look cloudy, smell bad, or be pink or red with
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Older people, pregnant women, and people with diabetes should seek medical care as soon as symptoms of cystitis appear. For others, simple bouts of cystitis often disappear on their own within a day or two, especially if they take certain steps to take care of themselves. What you need to do When Should I Seek
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Almost all people who have recurring cystitis have nothing seriously wrong. People with more than three bouts a year may need to see a urologist. Many people who suffer recurring bouts may simply do common things that make them more susceptible. Here are some steps you can take to help prevent cystitis: Urinate frequently. This is
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to cervical cancer. Q: What causes cervical cancer? A: We don’t always know what causes cervical cancer, just like we don’t know what causes most cancers. Not uncommonly however, this disease occurs when a virus or other factor causes cells within the cervix to become abnormal, then cancerous. Cervical cancer becomes
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer – cancer of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus – can be prevented. Early-stage cervical cancer is almost 100% curable. Every woman who has reached the age of 18 or who is or has been sexually active should
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to cervical cancer. Benign: Not cancerous. Carcinoma in situ (CIS): A non-cancerous tumor that remains ‘in the site’ of origin and shows signs of becoming cancerous. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: Growth of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. Cervix: The narrow, lower end of the uterus (womb). Dysplasia: Potentially precancerous abnormality of
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on cervical cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345 (toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cancer Information Service 9000 Rockville Pike Phone: (800) 4-CANCER Phone: 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov American Medical Women’s Association: http://www.cancerlinks.org/cervical.html American Social Health Association: Phone: 877-HPV-5868 (HPV Hotline) Cancer News on
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“Staging” is a method that has been developed to describe the extent of cancer growth. The stage of cervical cancer describes the tumor’s: Size Depth of penetration within the cervix Spread within and beyond the cervix Staging allows the physician to customize cancer treatment and to predict how a patient will fare over time. In
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