Brief Description of Cystitis
Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512
Craft Gordon and Tiziani states:
Acute cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder and is the most common cause is urinary tract infections.
Factors which can influence UTI’s
• Escherichia coli
• Klebsiella, proteus
• Pseudomonas
• Staphylococcus
• Fungi
• Viruses
• Parasites
• Tubercular bacilli Hechtman states:
‘Bladder insult results from, infection, bladder trauma, bladder over distention,
Hechtman 2012, gives the following examples:
• Pyuria (white cell count greater than 10 000/ml and bacteriuria on urinalysis
• Urinalysis/dipstick testing
• Referral
• Physical examination:
• Pelvic exam
• Urinalysis
Naturopathic observational deficiency signs
primary neurogenic inflammation, bacterial cystitis, autoimmune disorder, pelvic floor dysfunction. This results in damage to the bladder epithelium and anti-proliferative factor secreted by epithelial cells and the bladder fails to repair damage initially, therefore there is a leak of urine constituents (potassium) into interstitium. There is subsequent mast cell activation and histamine release, c-fibre activation, substance P release, and immunogenic and allergic responses are possible. If not treated and cleared this can lead to progressive bladder injury, spinal cord changes and possibility of chronic neuropathic pain (Hechtman, 2012, p. 709)
Signs and symptoms
• Burning pain on urination
• Increased frequency of urination
• Lower abdominal pain
• Urine that is dark coloured and has a strong odour
• Cloudy urine
• Haematuria
• Washing detergents
• Toiletries
• Cleaning products
• Toilet paper
• Sanitary products
• Menstrual timing and menstrual history
• STI possibility
(Hechtman, 2012, pp. 708-10)
Heather Indiana Rose
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