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Cystitis - Noninfectious (Acute Urethral Syndrome)
Alternate Names : Abacterial Cystitis, Chemical Cystitis, Radiation Cystitis
Definition An irritation of the bladder not caused by a urinary tract infection. Causes include radiation therapy to the pelvis area, chemotherapy with certain types of medications, and other irritants. Symptoms are similar to those caused by a urinary tract infection.
Diagnosis of a noninfectious cystitis is usually assumed when no (bacteria) can be identified as the cause of the symptoms.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Noninfectious cystitis is most common in women of childbearing years. The exact cause of noninfectious cystitis is often unknown. However, use of bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays, sanitary napkins, and spermicidal jellies may be possible causes.
Radiation therapy of the pelvic organs or chemotherapy medications may also cause noninfectious cystitis.
See also interstitial cystitis.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
• Stress Incontinence
• Urethral Stricture
• Urinary Tract Infection
Tests & Exams
• Cystoscopy
• Pulse
• Urinalysis
• Urine Culture - Catheterized Specimen
• Urine Culture - Clean Catch
• Urine Odor
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Caffeine in the Diet
• Chemotherapy
• Chronic
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Flank Pain
• Kegel Exercises
• Muscle Cramps
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Penis Pain
• Radiation Therapy
• Sexual Intercourse - Painful
• Urinary Frequency/Urgency
• Urination - Excessive at Night
• Urination - Painful
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 5/2/2002
Reviewed By : David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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