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Acute Cystitis Discharge Instructions


About this topic


Acute cystitis is irritation of the bladder. It is often caused by germs getting into the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The urethra is a tube at the bottom of the bladder. Urine flows out of this tube. The germs enter the urethra and then spread in the bladder. These germs may cause an infection in the bladder or urinary tract. This condition may also be caused by irritation from things like bubble baths, sanitary pads, sex, certain drugs, or certain foods. This condition is more common in women than men. ‚  


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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Take your drugs as ordered by your doctor.
  • Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water or water-based drinks each day. Do not include drinks with caffeine, like coffee or tea.
  • Do not hold back your urine. Go to the bathroom every 2 to 3 hours.
  • Apply a warm compress or warm water bottle to your lower belly to lessen pain.
  • Practice good hygiene. You should wipe from front to back after going to the toilet.
  • Do not use scented tampons, soap, or toilet paper.
  • Go to the toilet before and after sex.
  • Keep your genital area clean. Wash daily with soap and water.
  • Take showers instead of tub baths.
  • Do not use douches or feminine sprays.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Help with pain or swelling
  • Help with the urge or need to pass urine often
  • Fight an infection

Will physical activity be limited?


Physical activities will not be limited. You may have to pass urine more often. ‚  

What changes to diet are needed?


  • Do not drink beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol) or caffeine. These can bother the bladder.
  • Talk to your doctor about drinking cranberry juice.

What problems could happen?


  • Kidney infection
  • Blood in the urine

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
  • Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4 ‚ °F (38 ‚ °C) or higher, chills, pain with passing urine.
  • Signs are worse or do not get better within 24 hours of starting treatment
  • Blood in the urine
  • Very bad pain in the back, sides, or belly
  • You have discharge from your penis or vagina
  • Little urine or no urine at all
  • Signs return after treatment ends
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you what are good fluids for me to drink and how often I should try to go to the bathroom.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have a fever; chills; pain with passing urine; blood in my urine; or back, side, or belly pain.

Where can I learn more?


NHS Choices ‚  
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cystitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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