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Cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Pressure in the lower pelvis; Painful urination (dysuria; Frequent or urgent need to urinate; Need to urinate at nigh...
Causes
Cystitis occurs when the lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and ...
Tests
Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs. Urine culture (clean catch) or catheteri...
Treatments
Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the bacterial infection. You should finish the ent...
Drugs
Uncomplicated cystitis is treated with antibiotics. These include penicillin, ampicillin, and amoxicillin; sulfisoxaz...
Supplements
The antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E may be beneficial in treating bladder infection. The patient should take 400R...
Alternative Therapies
Herbals that possess antibacterial, antioxidant, demulcent, astringent, antiviral, antispasmodic, and/or diuretic pro...
Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection; Complicated UTI (pyelonephritis; Acute renal failure.
Prevention
Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the r...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cystitis, or if you have already been diagnosed and symptoms g...
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