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Cystitis Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder. The condition primarily affects women, but can affect either sex and all age groups. Types There are several types of cystitis: bacterial cystitis, the most common type, which is most often caused by coliform bacteria being transferred from the bowel through the urethra into the bladder interstitial cystitis, which is rare, difficult to diagnose, and does not involve foreign organisms hemorrhagic cystitis Bacterial cystitis: prevention and ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Most people with bladder infections develop signs and symptoms. These may include: A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinating Passing frequent, small amounts of urine Bloo...
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Causes ... The two main types of bladder infections are: Community-acquired bladder infections. These infections occur when people who aren''t in a medical care facility, such as a hospital or nursing home, deve...
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Risk factors ... Some people are more likely than are others to develop bladder infections or recurrent urinary tract infections. Women are one such group. Up to 20 percent will develop a bladder infection over a life...
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Screening and diagnosis ... If you have any symptoms of a bladder infection, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. If your doctor suspects you have a bladder infection, he or she may ask for a urine sample to determine whethe...
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Resources
- A Case of Cystitis, Vaginitis and Edema of the Eyelids (HealthWorld)
- A Case of Recurrent Cystitis (HealthWorld)
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