Cystitis - acute bacterial
Alternative Names
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infectionSymptoms
- Pressure in the lower pelvis
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Need to urinate at night (nocturia)
- Abnormal urine color (cloudy)
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Foul or strong urine odor
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Penis pain (rare)
- Flank pain
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mental changes or confusion *
Exams and Tests
Urinalysis commonly shows white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs).
Urine culture (clean catch) or catheterized urine specimen may be done to find out what kind of bacteria is causing the infection and to determine the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
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