Recurrent cystitis

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Recurrent cystitis

The symptoms of recurrent infections are the same as for first episodes and include:

• Painful or burning urination
• Urinary frequency and urgency
• Dark, foul-smelling urine
• Bloody urine (rare)

Analysis of the urine shows the presence of white blood cells, occasionally red blood cells, and the type of bacteria that is responsible for the infection (usually E. coli).

If an infection is severe, lasting for more than a few days and accompanied by fevers and back pain, your doctor may also order an ultrasound and other blood tests to make sure there is no infection of your kidneys.

If some anatomic abnormality is suspected as the cause of the infections, other tests may be ordered, including an intravenous pyelogram, a study using dye to trace the flow of urine through your kidneys and bladder.

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