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Cystitis - noninfectious

Alternative Names:

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

Treatment:

The goal of treatment is to manage the symptoms.

Medical Treatments:

Diet:

Other therapies:

Expectations (prognosis):

Although most cases of cystitis are uncomfortable, they usually resolve over time.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate that cystitis may be present, symptoms worsen, or new symptoms develop, especially fever , back or flank pain , and vomiting .

References:

Walsh PC. Campbell's Urology . 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2002:572-575. 

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

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