Diseases
hemorrhagic cystitis
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Overview
Hemorrhagic cystitis occurs when the urinary bladder lining becomes inflamed and bleeds. The condition can cause pain during urination and blood in the pee. It’s often associated with cancer treatments or infections. Several strategies can help protect your bladder during cancer treatments or treat hemorrhagic cystitis if it occurs.
Symptoms
- fever.
- blood in the urine (hematuria), which can make pee look pink, red or brown.
- blood clots in the urine.
- dysuria (painful urination).
- frequent urges to pee.
Causes
- bacterial or viral infection.
- bone marrow transplant.
- chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide.
Risk factors
- radiation therapy near the bladder.
- occupation exposure to certain chemicals, such as aniline and toluidine.
Diagnosis
- urine tests to look for microscopic blood cells, cancer cells or infection.
- cystoscopy
- blood tests to look for infection or other conditions.
- imaging tests of your bladder, such as ct scan, mri or ultrasound
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hemorrhagic cystitis?
Hemorrhagic cystitis occurs when the urinary bladder lining becomes inflamed and bleeds. The condition can cause pain during urination and blood in the pee. It’s often associated with cancer treatments or infections. Several strategies can help protect your bladder during cancer treatments or treat hemorrhagic cystitis if it occurs.
What are the symptoms of hemorrhagic cystitis?
fever., blood in the urine (hematuria), which can make pee look pink, red or brown., blood clots in the urine., dysuria (painful urination)., frequent urges to pee.
What causes hemorrhagic cystitis?
bacterial or viral infection.; bone marrow transplant.; chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide.
Which medicines are used for hemorrhagic cystitis?
mesna
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