Cystitis Alkaline

Alkaline cystitis (s. alcalina; syn. c. encrusting) is an inflammation of the bladder caused by excessive deposition of phosphate salts in its walls.

Causes of alkaline cystitis:

1. Increased levels of alkaline phosphates in the urine due to disturbances in the acid-base balance. Most often this occurs with chronic kidney disease.

2. Urinary tract infections, especially those caused by Ureaplasma or Proteus.

3. Long-term use of certain medications.

4. Metabolic disorders.

Main symptoms:

1. Pain and burning when urinating.

2. Frequent and painful urination.

3. The appearance of blood in the urine.

4. Increased body temperature.

Diagnosis of alkaline cystitis includes urinalysis, urine culture, and ultrasound examination of the bladder.

Treatment is aimed at normalizing the composition of urine, eliminating infection, and relieving inflammation. It is important to maintain a drinking regime, limit salt intake, take uroseptics and anti-inflammatory drugs. If conservative therapy is ineffective, surgical treatment may be required.

The prognosis with timely treatment is usually favorable. In a chronic course, complications may develop in the form of shrinkage of the bladder.