acute cystitis

pathology

Also known as: common cystitis

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Cystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder, which stores urine. Acute cystitis is typically caused by a bacterial infection, often as part of a broader urinary tract infection (UTI). This causes the bladder's mucous membrane to become swollen, red, and potentially bleed, with symptoms including burning pain during urination, urgency, frequency, and low-grade fever. Women are more susceptible due to their shorter urethra, with Escherichia coli being a common cause. Diagnosis involves examining urine for bacteria, and treatment is with oral antibiotics.123

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Acute cystitis
Acute, or common, cystitis is caused by bacterial infection, frequently as part of a general urinary tract infection (UTI). The mucous membrane of the bladder becomes swollen and red and bleeds. Small ulcers can develop, the surface layer can shred, and small clear cysts (sacs…
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Acute, or common, cystitis is caused by bacterial infection, frequently as part of a general urinary tract infection (UTI). The mucous membrane of the bladder becomes swollen and red and bleeds. Small ulcers can develop, the surface layer can shred, and small clear cysts (sacs…
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