Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a urinary tract infection. It may not cause any symptoms at all, or it may cause pain or burning when you pass urine, or a need to pass urine more frequently than normal.
This section provides information on cystitis in both men and women, and especially what women as well as their doctors can do against cystitis and to prevent further attacks.
Cystitis in Men
Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a urinary tract infection. It may not cause any symptoms at all, or it may cause pain or burning when you...
Cystitis in Women
What Is Cystitis? Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. There are two main types: Bacterial cystitis is caused by bacteria, and is also referred to as a urinary tract infection...
Cystitis in Women – Preventing Further Attacks
Most women who have a urinary infection do not get another one, but some unlucky women seem to get them constantly. Here are some things you can do to lessen...
Cystitis in Women – What You Can Do
Cystitis can come on very suddenly, and the last thing you may want to do is go shopping. So make sure you have paracetamol (acetaminophen), long-life cranberry juice, potassium citrate...
Cystitis in Women – What Your Doctor Can Do
Checking Your Urine for Bacteria Your doctor or nurse can check your urine for bacteria with a simple dipstick test, although they may not do this for a single episode...