What causes cystitis?

The occurrence of cystitis is mainly related to multiple factors such as infection, physical stimulation and immune dysfunction. The specific causes include genetics, external environmental influences, physiological factors and some potential pathologies.

Genetic factors may cause abnormalities in the structure of an individual's urinary tract, or weaker urinary system defenses, making them more susceptible to cystitis. External environmental influences, such as long-term sitting, holding urine, poor hygiene habits, or excessive sexual activity, can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. Physiologically, women are more susceptible to bacterial invasion due to their shorter urethra, while male prostate problems such as hyperplasia may cause urine reflux, thereby inducing inflammation. Pathological causes include secondary infections caused by diseases, such as decreased immune function due to diabetes, or urinary tract obstruction caused by kidney stones. Certain drugs or radiotherapy may also cause toxic stimulation to the bladder, increasing the risk of disease.

Genetic factors may cause abnormalities in the structure of an individual's urinary tract, or weaker urinary system defenses, making them more susceptible to cystitis. External environmental influences, such as long-term sitting, holding urine, poor hygiene habits, or excessive sexual activity, can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. Physiologically, women are more susceptible to bacterial invasion due to their shorter urethra, while male prostate problems such as hyperplasia may cause urine reflux, thereby inducing inflammation. Pathological causes include secondary infections caused by diseases, such as decreased immune function due to diabetes, or urinary tract obstruction caused by kidney stones. Certain drugs or radiotherapy may also cause toxic stimulation to the bladder, increasing the risk of disease.

To prevent cystitis, you need to pay attention to good living habits, such as drinking plenty of water to promote urination, emptying the bladder in time to avoid urine retention, and cleaning the lower body from front to back to avoid infection. At the same time, women can avoid high-risk periods (such as menstruation and after sexual intercourse) and urinate and clean in time. If recurrence is frequent or symptoms continue to worsen, you should seek medical attention in time, identify the cause through urine analysis or imaging examination, and receive targeted antibiotic treatment or further intervention.