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Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe.Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI- acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis;.Acute cys... |
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Symptoms
Abnormal urine color (cloudy)Frequent or urgent need to urinateFoul or strong urine odorNeed to urinate at night (noc...
Causes
Acute cystitis occurs when the lower urinary tract(urethra and bladder) become infected by bacteria. Most cases are c...
Tests
Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs). There may be blood in the urine.
Treatments
Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the bacterial infection.
Drugs
Uncomplicated cystitis is treated with antibiotics. These include penicillin, ampicillin, and amoxicillin; sulfisoxa...
Supplements
The antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E may be beneficial in treating bladder infection. The patient should take 400R...
Alternative Therapies
Herbals that possess antibacterial, antioxidant, demulcent, astringent, antiviral, antispasmodic, and/or diuretic pro...
Prevention
Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the r...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cystitis, or if you have already been diagnosed and symptoms g...
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