Types of cystitis

Cystitis is defined as an inflammation of the bladder, often classified by characteristic symptoms of urinary urgency and frequency, as well as a stinging and burning sensation during urination. The most common cause of cystitis is a bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI), which can become a serious health problem if it spreads to the kidneys. The usual treatment for bacterial cystitis is
antibiotics.^16–18

However, cystitis may also occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy, chemical irritants, long-term use of a catheter or as a complication of another illness. Treatment for other types of cystitis depends on the underlying cause.^16,18

References

• 16.Mayo Clinic. Cystitis. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystitis/basics/causes/con-20024076. Published 2015. Accessed September 1, 2017.
• 17.Medline Plus. Cystitis - acute. medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000526.htm. Published 2016. Accessed September 1, 2017.
• 18.Medline Plus. Cystitis - noninfectious. medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000514.htm. Published 2016. Accessed September 1, 2017.