Inflammatory urological diseases

Inflammatory urological diseases are very common disorders that develop in the organs of the genitourinary system (kidneys, urethra, ureters, prostate gland, external genital organs). Such diseases are often diagnosed in both men and women.

The main urological diseases of an inflammatory nature include the following:

  • Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys that develops due to a violation of the outflow of urine and / or the ingress of various pain-causing bacteria into the urinary tract. The most susceptible to this disease are children under 7 years of age, women between the ages of 18 and 30, as well as older men suffering from prostatitis, prostate adenoma or urethritis.
  • Cystitis is an inflammation that develops in the bladder. It more often affects women due to the structural features of their genitourinary system (in men, the urethra is narrower and longer). The disease can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
  • Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra (urethra). It is equally common among both men and women. The disease can be infectious (caused by bacteria, including those that provoke sexually transmitted diseases), and non-infectious. In women, urethritis as an isolated condition is very rare and in most cases is accompanied by cystitis.
  • Prostatitis is a purely male disease characterized by inflammatory lesions of the prostate gland.

Various infections (including chronic), congenital pathological conditions of the genitourinary system, trauma, hypothermia, frequent change of sexual partners, unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle, rare urge to urinate, unhealthy diet, excessive consumption of certain foods (acidic , spicy, salty) and other factors. In the absence of timely and qualified treatment, the risk of developing irreversible complications increases.

What symptoms should you see a doctor with?

Depending on which organ of the genitourinary system is affected by inflammation, the patient may be disturbed by the following symptoms:

  • Painful sensations in the lower abdomen, which can spread to adjacent parts of the body.
  • Frequent urge to urinate, particularly during sleep.
  • Urinary incontinence.
  • Temperature increase.
  • Unpleasant sensations during sexual intercourse.
  • Pain and burning sensation when urinating.
  • Colic, disturbing in the lumbar region.
  • Feeling of fullness in the bladder along with little urine output.
  • Impurities of blood in the urine.
  • Swelling of the face, legs.
  • In men, external changes in the genitals, atypical discharge from the urethra, and changes in sperm can be observed.

If a person is concerned about any of these symptoms, he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Diagnostic methods used in urology

In addition to the initial visual examination, the patient may be prescribed various tests - examination of smears (taken from the urethra, urethra, prostate), urinalysis, examination of qualitative and quantitative indicators of sperm, analysis of pathological tissues and other laboratory methods.

Also, diagnostics can be carried out using special devices. We are talking about computed and magnetic resonance imaging, radiography, ultrasound. Sometimes cystoscopy (examination of the bladder from the inside using an endoscope - an optical device), urethroscopy (examination of the urethra in the same way), pyeloscopy (examination of the renal pelvis), urofluometry (measurement of the rate of urine flow) and other methods can help in establishing the correct diagnosis.

Basic treatment methods

The specificity of the treatment of urological diseases of an inflammatory nature depends on the pathology and condition of the patient. Usually, conservative therapy is used, involving the use of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs, and surgical methods. Physiotherapy procedures are also effective. As part of the treatment of men and women with chronic inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, such methods can be used: manual massage; swimming in the pool; physiotherapy.

As a rule, the most effective treatment is the one that is complex, that is, it combines several methods.

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