Cystitis - noninfectious : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Abacterial cystitis, Radiation cystitis, Chemical cystitis, Urethral syndrome

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Cystitis - noninfectious

Alternate Names : Abacterial cystitis, Radiation cystitis, Chemical cystitis, Urethral syndrome - acute

Symptoms & Signs

Pressure in the lower pelvis
Painful urination
Frequent need to urinate
Urgent need to urinate
Decreased ability to hold urine
Need to urinate at night
Abnormal urine color -- cloudy
Blood in the urine
Foul or strong urine odor

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Diagnosis & Tests

A urinalysis may reveal red blood cells (RBCs) and some white blood cells (WBCs).

A urine culture (clean catch) or catheterized urine specimen will reveal whether you have a bacterial infection.

If the cystitis is related to radiation or chemotherapy, urine tests and cystoscopy (use of lighted instrument to look inside the bladder) may be needed.

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Review Date : 1/24/2008
Reviewed By : Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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