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Friday, October, 16, 2009

What Causes Cystitis

Health Encyclopedia: Cystitis Noninfectious

Definition

Noninfectious cystitis is irritation of the bladder not caused by a urinary tract infection.


Alternative Names

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


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Noninfectious cystitis is most common in women of childbearing years. The exact cause of noninfectious cystitis is often unknown.

However, use of bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays, sanitary napkins, spermicidal jellies, r...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Interstitial cystitis: resources
...Names Resources - interstitial cystitis Read more »
Interstitial cystitis: resources
Alternative Names Resources - interstitial cystitis Information The following organizations are good resources for information on insterstitial cystitis: ... Read more »
Cystitis: noninfectious
Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute Prevention Avoid using items that may be irritants such as bubble baths,... Read more »
Interstitial cystitis (IC)
Cystitis - interstitial; IC Prevention References Nickel JC. Interstitial cystitis: a chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Med Clin North Am. 2004;... Read more »
Cystitis: noninfectious
...culture (clean catch) or catheterized urine specimen will not reveal any bacteria in the urine. If the cystitis is related to radiation or chemotherapy, urine tests and cystoscopy (use of... Read more »

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