Cystitis history and symptoms

Urinary Tract Infections Main Page
Cystitis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Cystitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X Ray
Echocardiography and Ultarsound
CT Scan
MRI
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Tests
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Cystitis history and symptoms On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Cystitis history and symptoms All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Cystitis history and symptoms
CDC on Cystitis history and symptoms
Cystitis history and symptoms in the news
Blogs on Cystitis history and symptoms
Directions to Hospitals Treating Cystitis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Cystitis history and symptoms

Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.

History

A detailed and thorough medical history from the patient is necessary. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:

Symptoms

• Abnormal urine color (cloudy), similar to a urinary tract infection
• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Foul or strong urine odor
• Frequent urination or urgent need to urinate
• Need to urinate at night
• Painful urination (dysuria)
• Pressure in the lower pelvis