Diseases
cystitis
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Overview
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is when a part of your body is swollen and hot. It can also be painful. Most of the time, cystitis happens when there's an infection caused by bacteria. This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Symptoms
- a strong, persistent urge to urinate
- pain or a burning feeling when urinating
- blood in the urine (hematuria)
- passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
Causes
- bacterial cystitis
- drug-related cystitis
- foreign-body cystitis.
Risk factors
- are sexually active. during sex, bacteria can be pushed into the urethra.
- use certain types of birth control.
- are pregnant.
Diagnosis
- urine analysis.
- cystoscopy
- ultrasound.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is cystitis?
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is when a part of your body is swollen and hot. It can also be painful. Most of the time, cystitis happens when there's an infection caused by bacteria. This is called a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What are the symptoms of cystitis?
a strong, persistent urge to urinate, pain or a burning feeling when urinating, blood in the urine (hematuria), passing frequent, small amounts of urine, passing cloudy or strong-smelling urine
What causes cystitis?
bacterial cystitis; drug-related cystitis; foreign-body cystitis.
Which medicines are used for cystitis?
cefalexin, cephradine, cloxacillin, pentosan
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