Cystitis is caused by both specific and non-specific bacterial infections. The former refers to tuberculosis of the bladder. Non-specific cystitis is caused by Escherichia coli, para-Escherichia coli, Proteus, Pseudomonas, fecal streptococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Clinical manifestations include acute and chronic forms. The acute form has a sudden onset, with a burning sensation during urination and pain in the urethral area. There may be urgency and severe frequency of urination. It is important to note that the above symptoms occur both at night and during the day, are common in women, and terminal hematuria is common, sometimes with gross hematuria and blood clots. Patients feel weak, have low fever, and may also have high fever, as well as discomfort in the pubic area and back pain.
The symptoms of chronic cystitis are similar to those of acute cystitis, but without high fever. Symptoms can persist for weeks or occur intermittently, causing the patient to feel fatigued and emaciated, with discomfort or dull pain in the lower back, abdominal, and bladder perineal areas, and sometimes symptoms of neurasthenia such as dizziness and vertigo may appear.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course.
(If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)