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Cystitis - noninfectious - Symptom

Alternative Names

Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute

Symptoms:

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:

Signs and 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.

Reviewed last on: 1/24/2008
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.

References

Wein AJ, et al. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

Stenchever MA, et al. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:831.

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