CYSTITIS SYMPTOMS |
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The most common symptoms of
cystitis are:
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Pain when passing urine; |
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Increased frequency of urination; |
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Lower abdominal pain. |
In addition, the urine may change in
appearance becoming cloudy and may become malodorous. In about one-third
of cases there may be a small amount of blood in the urine (haematuria).
There may also be constitutional symptoms such as a raised
temperature, nausea and vomiting, which may indicate that the
infection has travelled further up the urinary tract towards the
kidneys.
If you experience any of
these symptoms, make an appointment to see your GP, who will confirm
the diagnosis with a urine test. This is usually done using a
dipstick test, where a small strip of card is inserted directly into
a urine sample to reveal the presence of blood, proteins or glucose.
The results are available immediately. However, your GP may also
want the urine to be examined under a microscope (microscopy).
Microscopy results are usually available in 48 - 72 hours. |
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