Patient's question:
Got a bladder infection, still don't know how I got it, so I want to find out what are the ways bladder infections spread and how they are transmitted?Doctor's answer:
The infection pathways of cystitis are numerous, specifically as follows:1. Ascending infection: Bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra, which is the most common infection pathway.
2. Descending infection: Secondary to kidney infection, bacteria enter the bladder through the ureters along with urine.
3. Local direct infection: After bladder catheterization, the bladder directly communicates with the external skin. In cases of vesicovaginal fistula or vesicorectal fistula, bacteria invade the bladder directly through the fistula, causing infection.
Additionally, cystitis can have a certain impact on a patient's health, sexual function, and fertility. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek medical examination and treatment early and do not delay, to avoid the disease causing you more trouble.