Cystitis image on ultrasound

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The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Mai Anh - Doctor of Radiology - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital. Doctor Nguyen Thi Mai Anh has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of diagnostic imaging, especially in imaging breast and thyroid cancer.
Cystitis is a common acute urinary tract infection. It is usually caused by bacteria entering and growing in the bladder or urethra. Bladder ultrasound is a fast, accurate and economical method that can help doctors identify problems.

1. What is cystitis?

The bladder is a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen that functions to store urine excreted by the kidneys and excrete urine through the urinary tract. In addition, it also plays a role in storing urine for the body. Therefore, the bladder is also an organ prone to infection. Cystitis is more common in women than men.
Cystitis is a common disease that can occur in both adults and children, caused by bacteria in the bladder and usually occurs secondary to urinary retention due to urethral stricture, stones, bladder tumor, blood clot, pregnancy, tuberculosis, or radiation therapy. In addition, the disease can also be caused by complications of diseases such as diabetes, kidney stones or prostate enlargement, bladder drainage, after surgery,... In some cases, bladder inflammation The luminosity also recurs over a long period of time. Accordingly, irritative cystitis is a condition in which the muscles of the bladder contract erratically, causing frequent urination, urinary incontinence, and urgency.

2. Symptoms of cystitis

Cystitis causes some symptoms such as:
Frequent urination Feeling the need to urinate even after passing urine Unusual nature of urine that is cloudy or has an unpleasant odor Mild fever if accompanied by a UTI blood in the urine Pain during sex Feeling of pressure Pressure in the bladder Tightness in the abdomen or back.

3. Cystitis image on ultrasound

Bladder ultrasound is the first method used to diagnose urinary problems. Ultrasound can detect birth defects and detect bladder wall tumors and urinary retention. The image of cystitis when ultrasound shows:
Early stage: normal bladder is seen Later stage: showing thick bladder, irregular surface, when the inflammation is severe, there are often many columnar cavities with the form of pseudo-diversity. In addition, to accurately diagnose cystitis, it is necessary to perform a number of other tests including:
Cystoscopy: This is an imaging method through a specialized endoscope. The doctor can see directly into the endoscope through the computer screen. If there are abnormalities, the doctor can do it right after the procedure. Urinalysis: to determine the percentage of bacteria, blood, and pus in the urine. From there, assess the level of inflammation and come up with a reasonable treatment plan. The test results can show that leukocytes, microscopic red blood cells and white blood cells are multinucleated, then the disease has progressed to a severe stage.

However, ultrasonography of the bladder remains the important diagnostic measure that all routine urological exams should do first. Depending on each case and specific medical conditions, the doctor may order other tests to be able to make an accurate diagnosis.
Cystitis is a common disease, which can appear in both adults and children, caused by bacteria in the bladder. Bladder ultrasound is an important and effective diagnostic tool for cystitis. Cystitis can cause dangerous complications. Therefore, when there are abnormal signs of the urinary tract such as painful urination, urinary incontinence, cloudy urine, etc., it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility for examination, diagnostic ultrasound and measures to treat edema. fit.
Currently, bladder ultrasound is a routine technique at Vinmec International General Hospital to diagnose urological diseases in general and cystitis in particular. In order to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, in addition to being fully equipped with modern medical equipment and systems, and international standard ultrasound machines, Vinmec also designs general health checkup packages suitable for each level of health. Age, gender and individual needs of customers with reasonable price policy, including:
Vip general health checkup package Standard general health checkup package In the above health checkup packages, patients will be In-depth examination with a team of specialists and imaging diagnostic methods such as X-rays, blood tests, urinalysis, general ultrasound for early detection of urinary tract diseases , including cystitis...
The patient's examination results will be returned to his/her home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.

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