Related articles: Cystitis
Definition
Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder; in most cases the inflammatory process is caused by bacterial infections ( Escherichia coli ), transmitted to the bladder via the ascending route (microorganisms rise from the urethra or external genitalia). It is more common in women than in men; it is favored - among other things - by the presence of stones in the bladder, prostatic hypertrophy and diabetes.Most common symptoms and signs *
- Acute abdomen
- bacteriuria
- Chills
- Dysuria
- Abdominal pain on palpation
- Pain in the penis
- Groin pain
- Pus emission from the penis
- Temperature
- Nausea and vomiting in the early stages of pregnancy
- nocturia
- Urethral leaks, sometimes visible only after squeezing the glans
- pyuria
- pollakiuria
- Priapism
- Urethral itching
- Blood in the urine
- Foam in urine
- Confusional state
- Strangury
- Bladder tenesmus
- Smelly urine
- Dark urine
- Cloudy urine
- Vaginismus
Further indications
Cystitis is generally associated with symptoms as a frequent urination to urinate associated with burning during urination; the most serious attacks sometimes involve the presence of blood in the urine and a sensation of cramps in the lower abdomen. Antibiotic therapy, associated with the intake of large amounts of fluids, is generally effective in promoting symptom regression and healing.
