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Frequent urination
Pain at the beginning of urine
Urination pain with little urine
Cloudy urine
Urine urgency
Not urinating much
Pain when urinating
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What is Cystitis?
A type of urinary tract infection that involves only bacterial infection of the bladder.
Typical Symptoms of Cystitis
- Unusual urine odor
- Having difficulty urinating or producing less urine
- Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
- Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago
- Discomfort in the bladder region
- Burning or painful urination with reduced urine volume
- Pain at the start of passing urine
- Bladder pain or discomfort
Diagnostic Questions for Cystitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any unusual odor in your urine?
- Have you been experiencing difficulty urinating or producing less urine?
- Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
- Have you felt urge to pass urine again, within 2 hours after using the bathroom?
- Do you have bladder discomfort in the lower middle abdomen?
Treatment of Cystitis
Oral antibiotics are the first choice of treatment for a bacterial infection. If the infection keeps happening, you may need to see a specialist to determine the underlying cause.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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FAQs
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Is It Possible to Treat Cystitis at Home?
A.
It is possible to manage and treat cystitis at home, especially in cases of uncomplicated acute cystitis. Home treatments can help alleviate symptoms and promote recovery, but it is important to recognize when medical attention is needed.
References:
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Hoffmann T, Peiris R, Mar CD, Cleo G, Glasziou P. Natural history of uncomplicated urinary tract infection without antibiotics: a systematic review. Br J Gen Pract. 2020 Oct 1;70(699):e714-e722. doi: 10.3399/bjgp20X712781. PMID: 32958533; PMCID: PMC7510849.
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Can Cystitis Be Cured Overnight with Treatment?
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Cystitis, which is an inflammation of the bladder often caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI), typically cannot be cured overnight with treatment. While antibiotics can start to relieve symptoms within a day or two, complete resolution of the infection may take longer, depending on the severity and individual response to treatment.
References:
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Vogel T, Verreault R, Gourdeau M, Morin M, Grenier-Gosselin L, Rochette L. Optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated urinary tract infection in older women: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. CMAJ. 2004 Feb 17;170(4):469-73. PMID: 14970093; PMCID: PMC332712.
Klimberg I, Shockey G, Ellison H, Fuller-Jonap F, Colgan R, Song J, Keating K, Cyrus P. Time to symptom relief for uncomplicated urinary tract infection treated with extended-release ciprofloxacin: a prospective, open-label, uncontrolled primary care study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2005 Aug;21(8):1241-50. doi: 10.1185/030079905x56358. PMID: 16083534.
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