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.
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