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 - cause

Answer 4

Bacterial infection

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Paracetamol or ibuprofen for 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
Avoid/urinate after sex
Avoid rich drinks that may irritate your bladder (fizzy and caffeine)
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 (6)

Answer 7

No improvement after 3 days
Severe abdominal pain
Blood in urine
Children, men, pregnant women and elderly
Nausea and vomiting
Discharge