Cystitis

Cystitis is an infection or inflammation of the bladder that follows a bacterial infection in the urine. It is the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), particularly in women. The bladder is a muscular bag that stores urine from the kidneys before the urine leaves the body through a tube called the urethra. Cystitis can occur when urine and the bladder lining become infected after bacteria enters the urethra.

If you aren’t already, you should always peek at your toilet bowl before you flush. The colour of your urine can tell you a lot about your urinary health as well as your overall health. The urine is a mix of water and waste that your kidney has filtered from your blood. The yellowish colour is caused by a pigment your body produces called urobilin or urochrome. When you’re well hydrated and in good health, your urine should be pale yellow (the colour of light honey). Anything other than this can be a sign of something more serious going on.

Your urinary tract continuously works hard to remove wastes, fluids, and toxins from your body. For your urinary tract to function properly, everything needs to work together and in the right order.

It’s easy to tell when something isn’t right “down there.” Perhaps urinating has become more painful or you’re urinating more often. Depending on your symptoms, you could have a common type of infection called a urinary tract infection, or a UTI.

A healthy diet and hydration are essential to keeping your body in the best shape possible. But did you know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also improve your bladder health? Diet and exercise have been shown to help with managing the symptoms of several medical conditions including bladder disorders like cystitis.