Cystitis
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, typically caused by a bacterial infection, which results in symptoms like painful urination, a frequent and urgent need to urine, and lower abdominal pain. It is a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), particularly in women, and can often be treated with antibiotics or may improve on its own.
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Symptoms
- A stinging or burning pain during urination
- A frequent and urgent need to urinate, even when the bladder is not full
- Lower abdominal pain or pressure
- Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- Blood in the urine
- In children, symptoms can also include a high temperature, irritability, and sickness
Causes
- Bacteria entering the bladder through the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body)
- For women, a shorter urethra makes them more susceptible to bacteria from the bowel or skin entering the bladder
- Sexual intercourse
- Wiping from back to front after using the toilet
- Using certain types of contraception, such as spermicides
- Other factors include urinary catheters, pregnancy, diabetes, a weakened immune system, or conditions that make it hard to empty the bladder completely
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