The temperature of cystitis: is it and how to shoot down?

Inflammation of the bladder is a very common disease: it affects both women, men, adults and children. In this case, the temperature in cystitis is not all patients. Therefore, the question often arises: should the temperature rise at all? And what does this symptom mean? Do I need to beat the alarm, or hyperthermia - is it a variant of the norm?

Can there be a temperature with cystitis?

The causative agents of cystitis are able to become many microorganisms. This is E. Coli, Proteus, coccal flora, etc. Inflammation can occur after various manipulative interventions - Gram-negative bacteria become the most common causative agents. In addition, the disease is often provoked by active Trichomonas, viral and fungal infection, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc.

What is the reason for the increase in temperature?

This is a specific response of human immunity to the introduction of infection and the development of the inflammatory process. The blood increases the content of pyrogenic (temperature increasing) components that are produced by pathogens. As a result, the body is activated, starting to develop its own pyrogens. Metabolic processes are stimulated and it becomes easier for the immune defense to fight infection.

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Causes of the temperatures for cystitis

The inflammatory reaction in the form of cystitis is caused by an infection that has penetrated into the body, namely, into the bladder. Immunity in response to the introduction of an infectious pathogen is activated, engaging in the fight against the "enemy": at this stage the temperature rises. In acute cystitis, the temperature may rise sharply, periodically normalizing and holding for several days.

If the figures do not exceed the limit of 38 ° C, then this means that the body continues to fight and will soon be able to cope with the pathogen: the treatment must be continued, and the temperature should not be “brought down”. However, if such a temperature did not rise sharply, but gradually, against the background of other painful symptoms, then it is necessary to take measures to avoid complications. In either of these cases, a medical consultation should be mandatory.

A temperature of 37.1, 38.5, 40 in acute and chronic cystitis is not a typical symptom. Therefore, to determine the cause of this phenomenon, it is necessary to conduct additional diagnostics. This is especially true for indicators that have exceeded 38 ° C.

Often, a temperature imbalance indicates the development of complications: a suspicion may appear if the rates are high and the problem persists for more than three days in a row. Options for complications and the effects of temperature in cystitis, we consider below.

Separately, mention should be made of cystitis, which develops after radiation therapy. The temperature for radiation cystitis is normally absent. Typical signs of the disease are frequent unsuccessful urge to urinate, urinary incontinence, increased nighttime urge, pain and cramps in the process of urination. If fever is added to these symptoms, an additional examination is needed for complications or other inflammatory processes inside the body.

When it comes to the usual inflammatory process in the bladder, the temperature in the treatment of cystitis can be maintained in the form of subfebrile digits for three days (until the antibacterial or antifungal medication works). Further indicators should be normalized. However, in some patients the chills and temperature in cystitis persist for a longer time: it depends on the complexity of the course of the disease, on the individual characteristics of the sick person, on the state of his immune system. If the immunity is too weak, the fight against the infection can last longer: accordingly, the temperature will be maintained for a longer time.

The blood and temperature of cystitis is detected in the initial stages of the disease, when drug therapy has not yet had the desired effect. With an adequate uncomplicated course of the inflammatory process, the state is normalized for two or three days, subject to the fulfillment of all medical recommendations.

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Risk factors

By describing risk factors, we mean conditions that contribute to the appearance of temperature in cystitis and the development of complications. These factors include:

• weak immunity, the presence of other chronic processes in the body, frequent stress, sexually transmitted diseases;
• gestation period;
• hypothermia;
• diseases of the kidneys, intestines;
• non-compliance with personal hygiene;
• the use of sweets, spicy foods, alcohol;
• frequent bladder overflow.

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Symptoms

What is the temperature of cystitis? This indicator is individual, as it is not a typical sign of inflammation of the bladder. In some patients, temperature values may be within the normal range, while in others, they may increase to some extent. With mild inflammation, indicators usually do not exceed + 37.8 ° C. With advanced cystitis, with the development of complications, or against the background of viral infections, the temperature can rise to even 39-40 ° C.

Often found and low temperature with cystitis, and the reason for this is a lot. The most frequent factor is the so-called “breakdown”, caused by a long-term current infection, a chronic inflammatory process. Among other causes of low temperature indicators include:

• iron deficiency anemia;
• hypothyroidism (reduced thyroid function).

It is also impossible to exclude such factors as an individual reaction to the medication, or even an incorrect temperature measurement (inactive thermometer).

By the way, low-grade fever with cystitis is most common. Figures such as 37.1-37.9 ° C indicate a sluggish inflammatory process, and that the body is in the process of actively fighting infection.

Temperature in women with cystitis

Cystitis - is one of the most common urological diseases that overtake women of any age. It is no secret that the female population faces similar problems many times more often than men. The female urethra is much shorter than the male one, so bacteria and other flora easily get from the external genital organs into the bladder. Some types of microorganisms are able to develop in the urinary fluid especially quickly, provoking the appearance of signs of cystitis.

Like other patients, the temperature in cystitis often begins to disturb only in the absence of treatment, in the later stages of the pathology. But in some cases, with weak immunity or with individual sensitivity of the organism, a temperature rise to subfebrile numbers is also considered normal. "Shoot down" such indicators do not need: an important step should be to see a doctor to prevent further development of complications. If this is not done, the disease will progress, the risk of exacerbation of the problem will increase significantly.

Temperature for cystitis in pregnant women

Inflammation in the bladder in pregnant women can be infectious and non-infectious. In infectious cystitis, a bacterial or fungal agent (Escherichia coli, chlamydia, staphylococcus, etc.) can act as the “culprit” of the disease. In case of a non-infectious problem, the mucous membrane of the bladder becomes inflamed against the background of the pressure of the uterus on the organ in case of disturbed outflow of urinary fluid. Stagnation leads to increased reproduction of microorganisms, and additional provocative factors may be impaired nutrition, hypothermia, stress, and lack of sleep. It is also well known that the immune protection during pregnancy weakens, the hormonal balance changes: the risk of developing cystitis increases significantly.

Moderate low-grade fever with cystitis is an indicator of an active inflammatory process. The doctor will select drugs that will help to overcome the infection, reduce the temperature and return the woman to good health. Self-medication is strictly prohibited.

Temperature for cystitis in men

Inflammation of the bladder walls in male patients occurs much less frequently than in women. The symptoms of the disease are almost identical, and the temperature in case of "male" cystitis is also likely. Temperature "jumps" within the subfebrile are signs of intoxication. In addition to temperature, these symptoms are pain in the head, increased sweating, chills, loss of appetite. In the chronic form of pathology, the symptoms are not so pronounced, and temperature indicators are more often within the normal range.

Higher numbers on the thermometer almost always indicate that something is wrong in the body: either there is some other inflammatory process, or the development of complications, such as pyelonephritis, has begun. Therefore, with increasing temperature values, it is better to immediately contact your urologist to find out the reasons for this condition.

The temperature of cystitis in a child

Cystitis in children often develops with weak immunity, with frequent problems with the intestines (for example, with dysbiosis), with a deficiency of vitamins, with congenital defects of the urogenital tract.

In children of the first year of life, cystitis is more likely to be accompanied by fever - up to 39 ° C. This is due to the unstable work of the immune system and thermoregulation in the children's body. The baby is restless, crying, sleep and appetite are disturbed.

At an older age, the temperature in cystitis is possible, but its performance usually does not go beyond the limits of subfebrile. Higher numbers indicate the presence of another background disease, or the development of complications.

Do not rush and "churn" the child's temperature before the arrival of the doctor. The doctor must see the full picture of the disease in order to prescribe adequate treatment.

Diagnostics of the temperatures for cystitis

Determination of the causes of temperature increase in cystitis is based on laboratory and clinical data, as well as on the results of echo and endoscopic diagnosis.

Basic tests for cystitis - a study of urinary fluid. Thus, urinalysis indicates leukocyturia, erythrocyturia, proteinuria, the presence of mucus and uric acid salts. With bacterial cystitis with bacposea, pronounced growth of pathogenic microorganisms will be detected.

Consultation of a gynecologist, microscopy, bacterioscopy and PCR examination of gynecological material are always included in the list of routine diagnostics of fever in case of cystitis in women.

Cystoscopy and cystography can also play an important role: these procedures make it possible to ascertain the morphology of the bladder lesion, identify tumors, stones, foreign bodies, diverticula, ulcerative processes, fistulas. You can perform a biopsy at the same time.

Instrumental diagnostics also includes ultrasound diagnostics of both the bladder and internal organs.

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Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnostics can be carried out with such painful conditions:

• Chlamydia, the defeat of Trichomonas ;
• intestinal infections;
• chronic infections of the urogenital tract;
• other infectious inflammatory processes in the body.

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Treatment of the temperatures for cystitis

Subfebrile numbers in most cases do not require additional prescription of any antipyretic drugs, since the main treatment of cystitis is quite enough. If the temperature exceeds the safe limits, and the doctor assumes the development of complications, then adjuvant therapy will be prescribed.

Independently decide on the reception of certain means, without the consent of the doctor, it is strongly not recommended.

What to do when the temperature in cystitis? The first is to seek the advice of your doctor. The second is to follow his instructions. In general, tactics can be described as follows:

• low-grade fever with acute cystitis in the range of 37-37,9 ° C, usually does not require the additional use of antipyretic drugs;
• subfebrile temperature after subsiding of acute symptoms of cystitis often does not require additional medication, but requires urgent medical advice;
• The temperature of cystitis above 38 ° C is a reason for urgent visits to the doctor. You should not try to “beat down” the indicators yourself.

Temperature remedies for cystitis

Paracetamol	Pain killer and antipyretic, which is taken orally: 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours, not exceeding the daily rate of 4000 mg. The recommended period of treatment with paracetamol is no more than three days in a row. Possible side effects: allergies, nausea, abdominal pain.
Ibuprofen	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent, which is successfully used for antipyretic purposes. Tablets take 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours, but not more than 1200 mg per day. It is undesirable to continue the treatment period for more than five days in a row, otherwise side effects may appear in the form of lesions of the digestive tract (abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastritis, etc.).
Efferalgan	A drug based on paracetamol - a non-selective anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal. The effervescent tablet of efferalgan diluted in a glass of warm water. Usually take 1-2 tablets up to 4 times a day, with an interval of at least 4 hours. The maximum possible daily dose for an adult is 8 tablets, or 4 g. The side effects are rare: nausea, fatigue, dizziness allergy.
Panadol Active	The drug, which is based on paracetamol - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory component. An additional ingredient - sodium bicarbonate - accelerates the onset of the effect of paracetamol, enhancing its absorption. Take the pill inside, 500-1000 mg up to 3-4 times a day. The interval between doses is at least four hours. The duration of treatment is not more than three days in a row. Side effects: nausea, allergies, increased liver enzymes.
Dolaren	Tablets on the basis of paracetamol and diclofenac sodium (both components are representatives of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Dolaren taken after meals one tablet 2-3 times a day. Contraindications to use - age to six years. Side effects: drowsiness, disorders of the digestive tract, allergies.

How to bring down the temperature in cystitis?

In addition to drug treatment, it is very important to follow some recommendations regarding changes in the patient's lifestyle. Often, simple techniques help not only to normalize the temperature in cystitis, but also to prevent recurrences of cystitis in the future.

Here are some tips given by doctors about this:

• During the period of treatment should be rested. Ideally, this is bed rest, or at least a pronounced limitation of motor activity.
• In no case can not supercool. Even at home you should wear warm clothes and avoid drafts.
• It is important to eat right, exclude sweets, soda, spices, garlic, onions, vinegar.
• To accelerate the elimination of toxic substances and microbes from the body you need to drink sufficient amounts of clean warm water.
• We must not forget about the thorough hygiene of the external genitalia.
• At elevated temperatures, you can not additionally warm up the lower abdomen and, in particular, the bladder.

To speed up the cure, you can turn to alternative medicine recipes - but only after consulting a doctor. Alternative treatment should not be contrary to the general principles of the conducted drug therapy.

Alternative treatment

Home treatment of temperature in cystitis is not always justified, because this symptom may indicate the development of complications of the disease. Therefore, it is appropriate to apply alternative methods only after talking with the doctor when the reason for such a rise in temperature becomes known.

Alternative treatments include the use of the following recipes:

• Cranberry has an excellent anti-inflammatory ability. To eliminate the increased temperature in cystitis, cranberry juice should be taken, which is prepared according to this recipe. Half a kilogram of cranberry berries are washed, kneaded with a crush, mixed with 250 ml of warm boiled water, kept for about half an hour, squeezed. Drink throughout the day instead of tea, without restrictions. It is better not to add sugar in juice (only a small amount of honey is allowed).
• Birch tar has a similar therapeutic effect. To stabilize the temperature in cystitis, tar is ingested, mixed with milk (dosage 5 drops per 200 ml of milk), daily on an empty stomach.
• Raspberries - a great way to stop the development of the inflammatory process. To speed up the process of healing from cystitis, you should use fresh raspberries during the day, about 1 liter per day.
• Birch buds can be bought at the pharmacy, or you can collect them yourself during the swelling period (approximately from March to April). About 60-70 g of kidneys pour 600-700 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse in a thermos for 30 minutes. The infusion is filtered and taken 4 times a day, 200 ml.

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Herbal medicine

Alternative healers may suggest the use of such herbal recipes to help normalize the temperature in cystitis:

• Dill seed is successfully used in cystitis due to its bactericidal abilities. Dill (fennel) helps to calm down the inflammation and normalize the temperature. Infusion is prepared as follows. The seed is crushed (for example, in a mortar), pour boiling water from a proportion of 1 tbsp. L seed to 200 ml of boiling water. Means are drunk on 100 ml 5-6 times a day, for 7-14 days.
• Chamomile has good anti-inflammatory properties: 1 tsp. 200 ml of boiling water is poured over dried flowers; leave to stand under the lid for 20 minutes. Filter and take the product 200 ml three times a day, between meals.
• Adult patients can be treated with bearberry. Pour 200 ml of boiling water 1 tbsp. L crushed leaf of bearberry, insist half an hour, filtered. Take a small sip 5-6 times a day, 30 minutes after meals.
• Take 1 tbsp. L cranberry leaves, pour 200 ml of boiling water, infuse for an hour. Take 100 ml three times daily before meals.
• Take 1 tbsp. L dried herb Hypericum, pour 200 ml of boiling water, incubate in a thermos for 15-20 minutes, cool and take 50-100 ml three times a day.

Homeopathy for the normalization of temperature in cystitis

Drug treatment of cystitis, as well as fever in the background of the disease, includes the appointment of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (antifungal, antiviral) drugs. These drugs accelerate the removal of infection from the body and relieve the inflammatory process.

Additionally, you can take homeopathic remedies: they are selected and prescribed by a special homeopathic doctor. Independent attempts to stop the rise in temperature with cystitis are not welcome.

The most popular homeopathic remedies that are used at a temperature for cystitis are:

• Apis - this drug can be used with the appearance of pus or blood in the urinary fluid, with the development of complications from the kidneys.
• Kantaris - is prescribed if cystitis was caused by a causative agent of genital infections.
• Dulcamara - used for purulent and hemorrhagic complications of cystitis.
• Digitalis - suitable for eliminating a pronounced inflammatory process.
• Pulsatilla is prescribed if the temperature in cystitis bothers a woman during pregnancy.
• Terebinthin - used if cystitis is complicated by pyelonephritis.

In severe cases, with the threat to the health and life of the patient, traditional therapy with homeopathy cannot be replaced. Do not use these drugs and with individual intolerance to the components of the tool.

Complications and consequences

If the cystitis temperature is present for a long time, then you can suspect such complications:

• Acute pyelonephritis. In an ascending pathway, an infection from the bladder can go to the kidneys. Or vice versa: the pathogen from the kidneys can sink to the bladder. With the development of pyelonephritis, temperature indicators can sharply "fly up" to 39-40 ° C. In addition, there are strong lumbar pain, weakness, nausea, loss of appetite.
• Complicated course of cystitis. Acute cystitis can turn into a more severe form - for example, with a hemorrhagic, gangrenous, phlegmonous course. Such complications are accompanied by a sharp temperature "jump" to 39-40 ° C. Among other symptoms, there are such as clouding of the urinary fluid, the appearance of impurities in it (blood, pus, etc.).
• Paracystitis is an inflammation of the fiber surrounding the bladder. The patient complains of chills, severe weakness, increased sweating, temperature "jump" to 40 ° C. In the lower abdominal segment, a swollen mass is palpated, and the excretion of urine and feces is accompanied by pain.

As you can see, the temperature in cystitis is not at all an innocuous symptom, so the intervention of the doctor in most cases is justified. If you do not pay attention and ignore the painful sign, then you can get serious health problems.

How long does the temperature keep on cystitis? Low-grade indicators with adequate therapy should be normalized within 2-3 days. If the temperature after cystitis keeps, and normalization has not happened, then a number of additional diagnostic procedures should be carried out in order to determine the true cause of hyperthermia.

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Prevention

You can prevent a rise in temperature with cystitis, if you listen to these tips:

• strictly follow all recommendations of the attending physician;
• try to comply with bed rest, do not overcool;
• do not forget about personal hygiene;
• try to empty the bladder in a timely manner;
• drink enough daily volume of fluid;
• try to normalize the activity of the intestine;
• Do not make your own adjustments to the doctor's prescription.

In addition to all of the above, it is necessary to exclude from the menu sweet and spicy dishes, soda and other irritating foods. Coffee is better to replace herbal teas, and soda water - regular drinking water.

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Forecast

If cystitis is uneventful, the prognosis can be considered favorable (with the exception of cases of gangrenous and necrotic processes in the bladder). In most patients, low-grade fever with cystitis becomes only one of the signs of the disease and goes away as it is cured.

If the temperature in cystitis occurs on the background of urine outflow disturbances, the disease often becomes chronic, and the prognosis for complete healing becomes less favorable.

The temperature in cystitis is, in fact, a borderline condition that can act, both as one of the signs of cystitis, and as a symptom of the development of complications. Therefore, it is very important to carry out diagnostic measures in a timely manner. Such a step can not be postponed: despite the illusory insignificance of the symptom, it often indicates the presence of serious problems in the body.

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