Cystitis

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What are the causes and symptoms of cystitis?

There are different causes for the infection. Usually the infection is due to a urinary tract infection (UTI). Other causes of the infection are radiation therapy, the use of certain feminine hygiene products or the use of a catheter for a long time. There is a variety of symptoms for cystitis:

• Strong urge to frequent urination
• Burning feeling while urinating
• Small and frequent amounts of urination
• Strong smelling urine
• Blood in the urine
• Pressure in the lower abdomen

How can Cystitis be treated?

Cystitis can usually be easily treated with antibiotics.