A major proportion of the urinary tract infections resolves on its own if left untreated. Complications can occur but not very frequently. Cystitis can though increase morbidity and the goal of therapy is early resolution of infectious symptoms. Antimicrobial therapy is indicated in cystitis. The treatment of cystitis depends on the disease course (acute uncomplicated vs complicated) and the rates of resistance in the community. Due to the risk of the infection spreading to the kidneys (complicated UTI) and the high complication rate in diabetics and the elderly population, prompt treatment is almost always recommended.
The increasing resistance to various drugs is a growing challenge. One aspect of increasing drug resistance is the gram negative bacteria population that produces extended spectrum beta lactamase. Hyperbaric oxygen is used to treat hemorrhagic cystitis associated with exposure to radiation and emphysematous cystitis, as presence of gas in the bladder wall interferes with the tissue oxygenation. Proper oxygenation may help to curtail the associated damage.
Cystitis medical therapy
Proctitis medical therapy
Cystitis surgery
Hydronephrosis medical therapy
Pyonephrosis medical therapy
Prostatitis medical therapy
Pyelonephritis interventions
Pyelonephritis medical therapy