Urogenital system: exacerbation of inflammatory processes in summer

These are the factors that provoke and influence the exacerbation of chronic inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system, such as chronic pyelonephritis, chronic prostatitis, chronic cystitis. People suffering from these diseases should definitely see a doctor before their vacation. It is advisable to undergo the necessary tests for bacteriuria (detection of bacteria in the urine) and receive the necessary treatment.

Let's talk about individual diseases, about what needs to be done (or not done) to prevent the occurrence of urological diseases or exacerbation of chronic diseases during the vacation period.

Chronic prostatitis

Inflammatory changes in the prostate gland. A disease that affects about 60% of men. The clinical picture of the disease is quite vivid and is expressed in urinary disorder, acute urinary retention, pain in the testicles, perineum, anus. In acute prostatitis, blood often appears in the urine. Acute prostatitis may be accompanied by fever.

Prevention of exacerbation of chronic prostatitis

First of all, avoid, especially in the first days of rest, prolonged stay in the water and hypothermia. The water should be at a comfortable temperature - above 22-23 degrees. The duration of stay should also not be excessive. Men must dry themselves dry and change their swimming trunks after taking water procedures.

Chronic cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder in women is the second most common disease to exacerbate during the vacation period. The symptoms are, unfortunately, familiar to many: urinary disorders, burning or pain when urinating (the latter - usually at the end of urination). Against the background of an exacerbation of cystitis, it is not advisable to engage in sexual intercourse. Mechanical action increases the inflammatory reaction of the bladder wall.

It is necessary to remember that a sharp change in temperature (hypothermia in water, overheating in the sun) can lead to acute prostatitis in men, and to an exacerbation of cystitis in women. In both cases (in men with acute prostatitis, in women with acute cystitis), it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor, and not self-medicate. The danger is that sometimes urolithiasis and even bladder tumors can be hidden under the guise of cystitis.

Urolithiasis

Quite an insidious disease. In 20% of cases it is asymptomatic. Although more often it manifests itself as severe pain in the kidney area. The disease almost always requires medical care, and often serious instrumental and surgical interventions.

With this disease, calculi (stones) appear in the kidneys, which do not bother you for a while. Increased physical activity, changes in the chemical composition of food, water, eating a significant amount of fruits and vegetables can cause an increase in the volume of urine excreted. As a result, stones begin to come out of the kidneys.

The patient experiences severe pain. Therefore, it is also necessary to see a urologist before going on vacation, especially for those patients who have a history of urolithiasis (either stones passed or were operated on).

Precautions for patients with urolithiasis

In the summer, at high temperatures, sweating and fluid excretion through the lungs and intestines increase significantly. It is important not to reduce the amount of fluid consumed. Patients with urolithiasis absolutely need to drink plenty of fluids - about 2-2.5 liters of fluid per day.

During the vacation period, mineral water consumption often increases. In case of urolithiasis, mineral water consumption should be approached with knowledge and caution.

Basically, the stones are of a mixed nature, but in patients one or another chemical composition prevails more often. Therefore, before taking mineral water, you need to consult a urologist.

There are stones that grow more intensively in alkaline urine (oxalates, phosphates). There are stones that grow quickly in an acidic environment - urates. Therefore, here it is necessary to select water that will not harm the condition of patients. It is best to take mineral waters as prescribed by a general practitioner or urologist (for urological diseases), and, of course, take water from springs (Zheleznovodsk, Essentuki, etc.), and not bottled. Since mineral water loses its healing properties during storage.

Protected sex

During vacations, sexual life also becomes active. And here it is important to avoid casual sex or use barrier contraception. If you suspect an infection, you must consult a doctor to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.

Remember that during vacations, injuries also increase. The genitourinary system is susceptible to injury - a fall can damage the kidneys and bladder if it is full. When going for a ride, for example, on a water slide, look in the restroom and protect the lumbar region from falls if possible. If blood appears in the urine or other symptoms described above are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor.