Cystitis

Question 1

Cystitis - symptoms (6)

Answer 1

Frequent urinating, may disrupt sleep
Not satisfied after urinating
Pain/burning/tingling when urinating
Constantly feel the need to urinate
Cloudy urine
Strong smelling urine

Question 2

Cystitis - extra questions (5)

Answer 2

Is there any abdominal or back pain
Are you experiencing nausea or vomiting
Is there a possibility of you being pregnant
Is there any discharge
Is there blood in your urine

Question 3

Cystitis - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

A common bacterial infection also called a UTI which results in inflammation of the affected area

Question 4

Cystitis - risk factors (4)

Answer 4

Diabetes
Pregnancy
Sex
Catheters or surgery

Question 5

Cystitis - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 5

Paracetamol pain management
1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, max 8 per day

Question 6

Cystitis - lifestyle (8)

Answer 6

Drink plenty of fluids - 2L per day
Not a lot of clinical evidence for cranberry based products
Urinate after sex
Complete emptying of the bladder
Hot water bottle to soothe pain
Don’t avoid urinating
Wipe from front to back
Avoid triggers (tight underwear, scented products)

Question 7

Cystitis - when to refer (8)

Answer 7

No improvement after 3 days
Abdominal/back pain
Blood in urine
Children, men, pregnant women and elderly
Systemic symptoms
Discharge
Recurrent
Catheter-associated

Question 8

Cystitis - other treatment (1)

Answer 8

Potassium citrate sachets (cytopurin)
Alkaline balances acid
max 2 days if no improvement