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What is is the meaning of Cystitis?
Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystitis
Can you donate a kidney if you have interstitial cystitis?
can you donate a kidney if you have interstitual cystitis
Is cystitis a bacterial infection?
Most bladder infections (cystitis) are caused by bacteria.
What is ectopic cystitis?
Inflammation of the bladder (caused by chronic low-grade bacterial cystitis
Is cystitis an irritation of the urethra or meatus?
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder; urethritis is inflammation of the urethra or meatus.
Why would you be getting cystitis every time you are ovulating?
There are two types of cystitis - bacterial cystitis and interstitial cystitis. Bacterial cystitis is caused by an infection in the bladder and is usually a one off occurence. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown but it is recognised that it often gets worse during ovulation, although the reason for this is not fully understood. It is possible that this could be what you have although there are a lot of different conditions which have similar symptoms and your doctor would be the best person to advise you.
How is cystitis treated?
Uncomplicated cystitis is treated with antibiotics. These include penicillin, ampicillin, and amoxicillin; sulfisoxazole or sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim; nitrofurantoin
Cure for cystitis?
Cystitis is more commonly called a urinary tract infection or UTI. These infections can be cured with a variety of antibiotics.
Is the cystitis part of the respiratory system?
no
What organ is affected by cystitis?
kidneys
How can a dog contract cystitis?
The most common cause for a dog to contract cystitis is due to a bacterial infection. Dog that go long periods of time without elimination or inadequate water intake have a higher risk of developing cystitis.
Can you get cystitis by using birth control?
A diaphragm can contribute to cystitis as it widens the urinary passage, allowing bacteria into the bladder.To prevent cystitis, drink a tall glass of water before sex, and urinate after. Wash up too. If you feel a cystitis attack coming on, drink a large bottle or unsweetened cranberry juice. That will help prevent cystitis. If you get a bladder infection anyway, see a doctor for antibiotics.Hormone based birth control suppresses your immune system in general.
