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Symptoms
Pressure in the lower pelvis; Painful urination (dysuria; Frequent or urgent need to urinate; Need to urinate at night ...
Causes
Cystitis occurs when the lower urinary tract (urethra and bladder) is infected by bacteria and becomes irritated and in...
Tests
Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs. Urine culture (clean catch) or catheterize...
Treatments
Cystitis should be promptly treated. Antibiotics are used to fight the bacterial infection. You should finish the entir...
Drugs
Over 50% of older men with UTIs also suffer from infection of the prostate gland. Some antibiotics, including amoxicill...
Supplements
Homeopathic medicine also can be effective in treating bladder infection. Homeopathic remedies for bladder infection in...
Alternative Therapies
Herbals and Chinese medicine. The patient can take 1.5 3 g of the Chinese patent medicine Qing Lin Wan (Green Unicorn P...
Complications
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection; Complicated UTI (pyelonephritis; Acute renal failure.
Prevention
Keeping the genital area clean and wiping from front to back may reduce the chance of introducing bacteria from the rec...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of cystitis, or if you have already been diagnosed and symptoms get...
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