Cystitis

• Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. Inflammation is where part of the body becomes irritated, red, or swollen.
• Cystitis is the most common type of urinary tract infection.
• Women tend to get cystitis much more than men do.

Diagnosis

• Physical Exam
• Cystoscopy
• Imaging Test –
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI
• Urine analysis
• Retrograde urethrography to find problems in the urethra

Symptoms

• Frequent urge to urinate
• urge to urinate after you’ve emptied your bladder
• cloudy or strong-smelling urine
• a low fever if in combination with a UTI
• blood in your urine
• pain during sexual intercourse
• sensations of pressure or bladder fullness
• cramping in your abdomen or back
• nausea
• vomiting
• back or side pain
• chills

Causes

• urinary tract infection (UTI)
• taking certain drugs
• exposure to radiation
• ongoing use of a catheter
• irritating hygiene products
• Chemicals in personal care products, such as bubble baths, soaps, and spermicides.

Risk Factors

• Current or recent urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Use of a catheter
• Diabetes
• kidney stones
• HIV
• spinal injuries
• interference with the flow of urine