The role of the immune system and proper nutrition in the prevention of diseases
Important aspects of self-care
Personal hygiene
Important moments in the prevention of cystitis
Drug prevention of disease and general recommendations
Prevention of cystitis - common female urogenital diseases - is the observance of the whole system of rules aimed at restoring the functions of the above-mentioned system and preventing re-exacerbation.
These rules are not complicated, but the benefits are great.
If not all, then, in most cases with exacerbation of cystitis fight ends successfully.
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The role of the immune system and proper nutrition in the prevention of diseases
Bladder infection is directly related to a decrease in the body's defenses. The body with a weak immune susceptible to infectious diseases, so frequent colds evidence of his poor condition. Prevention of cystitis should be associated with activities. aimed at enhancing the immune system.
Status of the system may depend on many factors: human activity, nutrition, psycho-emotional state. In order to increase the body's defenses, you need to eat right, to lead an active lifestyle, eliminate stress.
Proper nutrition is an important issue both in aggravation and the prevention of disease. Choosing the right diet helps get rid of harmful bacteria, and has a diuretic effect of decontamination. The daily diet should include a variety of meals rich in trace elements and vitamins, with a little salt and spices. It is desirable to eliminate the sharp, sour, smoked, canned and fried foods.
Also, you need to be careful in the use of strong tea, coffee, alcoholic beverages. At the use of junk food you must drink plenty of water. Beneficial effect on the products, such as carrots, beets, celery, cranberries, cranberry, parsley, currants. They have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antispasmodic action.
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Important aspects of self-care
The importance of the timely emptying of the bladder and exclude hypothermia
To avoid increasing the risk of acute cystitis, you should promptly empty the bladder. The more often it is emptied, the faster the relief from localized bacteria there. The event is aimed at preventing reproduction and rapid growth of pathogens in the urinary bladder. Therefore, it is important to consume plenty of fluids. It is important to empty the bladder before and after sexual intercourse. Urination thus promotes leaching bacteria from the bladder and urethra.
Total or partial hypothermia may cause cystitis. Cooling perineum, arms, legs, has a negative effect on the bladder and is a predisposing factor for the development of the disease. Under the influence of this factor occurs spasm of blood vessels of bladder, leading to the failure of protective mechanisms of occurrence of inflammation.
In cold weather, you need to forget about short skirts and nylon stockings. You need to dress according to the season and the weather. It is especially important to keep feet warm and lumbar region. We do not recommend swimming in the hole to individuals who have been exposed to acute cystitis, as this may cause a new aggravation.
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Personal hygiene
To the urethra is not got no infection, you need to regularly wash with warm water. It should ensure that the jet of water was directed from front to back, to avoid getting bacteria from the rectum into the urethra. Admission is better to replace a shower bath, in order to prevent the chemicals on the mucous. In order not to disturb the natural microflora intimate bodies should not be washed away with the use of gels, shampoos, soaps. It is better to buy a specialized tool for personal hygiene and baby soap, which does not contain dyes and fragrances.
During menses is desirable to use tampons, and not shims, as they promote the growth of bacteria. At the same time, and tampons and pads should be replaced at least every 2 hours as the blood is a good environment for the growth of microorganisms.
Especially should carefully approach the selection of lingerie. According to the research, G-string panties can cause inflammation of the bladder, because bacteria from the anus easily transferred to the urethra. Preference should be given to cotton underwear, or at least with cotton gusset. Synthetic fabrics create high humidity in the area of the external genitalia, which is a great breeding ground for bacteria.
After using the toilet need to wipe from front to back motion. If possible, avoid scented and colored toilet paper.
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Important moments in the prevention of cystitis
In addition to the above activities, the prevention of cystitis may be more in the following important points:
Regularly (every six months) should be examined by a gynecologist to rule out any diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases. If the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections, need to pass the appropriate treatment. About getting rid of the infection will report negative control analyzes.
During sexual intercourse necessary to observe hygiene. Before and after copulation should carefully wash their hands and genitals. It is not necessary to combine the proximity of the vaginal and anal, alternating them. In addition, during the next need to take care of sufficient lubrication. Using a lubricant can help prevent damage to the mucosa. If lubrication is not enough, is to abandon condom use and resort to another type of protection.
It makes sense to refrain from intimacy with the oral pathologies such as angina, stomatitis, candidiasis and other diseases of the oral cavity. This is due to the fact that the saliva on the genitals and urethra can get bacteria. Before and after oral sex need to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with special conditioners.
It is important to eliminate from your life constant stress. When it comes to working or living conditions, need to begin to address boldly exciting moments. At work, you can take a vacation and go to rest in the apartment - to make repairs. If the cause of nervousness are neighbors, relatives or friends, should limit contact with irritating personalities.
Should lead an active life. We must make friends with charging and perform it every day. This is especially true for people with sedentary work. However, an active lifestyle means not only exercise, but also a proactive stance. Do not be afraid to look for yourself, know your abilities, because each person has a hidden potential.
It is necessary to try to avoid problems with the toilet. It is important that the chair was a regular, no constipation and diarrhea. Otherwise, there is a perfect breeding ground for opportunistic flora in the gut, where bacteria can enter and into the bladder. In the case of frequent constipation should be included in the daily diet of more vegetables, help to eliminate the causes of this phenomenon.
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Drug prevention of disease and general recommendations
Prevention of cystitis, especially its chronic form, may include a long course of antibiotics in a small dosage.
The recommended dose of the drugs should not exceed 50-100 mg per day for adults. Prophylactic course of antibiotics can last up to several months.
It happens that the symptoms of the disease begin to appear after sexual intercourse. In such cases, in order to prevent during a couple of hours after affinity should take antibiotics.
Based on the above preventive measures, it is possible to offer the following recommendations for the prevention of problems with the bladder:
Try to avoid hypothermia.
Supports the immune system at a high level.
Adhere to the principles of proper nutrition.
Attaches great importance to personal hygiene and daily change of underwear.
Drink plenty of water daily (up to 2 liters). Especially useful cranberry and cranberry juice containing substances harmful to bacteria.
Timely empty the bladder.
Pay attention to hygiene critical days often change tampons / pads.
Do not wear tight clothing that prevents normal blood circulation in the pelvic organs and synthetic underwear. Prefer cotton options.
Empty your bladder before and after sexual intercourse.
For toilet genitals using specialized tools with a neutral pH or baby soap. wash the next move from front to back.
Watch for the regularity of the chair. When constipation eat more vegetables.
Thus, under these simple guidelines and rules of cystitis can be prevented.
