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Most bladder infections (cystitis) are caused by bacteria.

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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 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.


What is ectopic cystitis?

Inflammation of the bladder (caused by chronic low-grade bacterial cystitis


What is the medical term meaning urinary disorder caused by a bacterial infection causes painful frequent urination strong odor and lower abdominal pain?

Cystitis, commonly known as bladder infection.


What is the difference between cystitis and pyelonephritis?

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a bacterial infection. Pyelonephritis is a more serious infection that affects the kidneys and occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads upward from the bladder to the kidneys. Pyelonephritis may cause more severe symptoms than cystitis and can lead to complications if not treated promptly.


What is the importance of sodium acetate in cystitis?

Sodium acetate is not commonly used in the treatment of cystitis. The standard treatment for cystitis usually involves antibiotics to target the underlying bacterial infection causing the inflammation of the bladder. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment of cystitis.


Why are antibiotics not given to the patients suffering from interstitial cystitis?

Interstitial cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that is not caused by infection. It has many of the same symptoms as bacterial infections, which are much more common, so people are usually treated with antibiotics for an infection several times before the true cause of the problem is found. Since there is no infection antibiotics will not help.


Medical term for infection?

In the bladder it is called cystitis.


What is an effective treatment for cycstitis?

Cystitis is actually an inflammation of the bladder although most think it is a urinary tract infection. Some effective ways to treat cystitis include pharmaceutical products. If these are not available one should consult a doctor.


Cure for cystitis?

Cystitis is more commonly called a urinary tract infection or UTI. These infections can be cured with a variety of antibiotics.


Influenza is what one localized infection or bacterial infection or systemic infection?

Influenza, is a bacterial infection.


Does trimethoprim treat bacterial vaginosis and cystitis?

Trimethoprim will not treat bacterial vaginosis, although it may help in some cases of cystitis. Resistance levels of bacteria that cause cystitis vary widely by location. Talk with your health care provider to find the right treatment for your problems.