Cystitis - noninfectious

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

Noninfectious cystitis is irritation of the bladder not caused by a urinary tract infection.

Abacterial cystitis; Radiation cystitis; Chemical cystitis; Urethral syndrome - acute

Noninfectious cystitis is most common in women of childbearing years. The exact cause of noninfectious cystitis is often unknown.

However, use of bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays, sanitary napkins, spermicidal jellies, radiation therapy to the pelvis area, and chemotherapy with certain types of medications, and other irritants.

See also interstitial cystitis.

Review Date: 05/10/2006
Reviewed By: Neil D. Sherman, MD, Urologist, Essex County, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.