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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.

Overview

Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder. The condition more often affects women, but can affect either gender and all age groups.

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Because of the risk of the infection spreading to the kidneys (complicated UTI) and due to the high complication rate in the elderly population and in diabetics, prompt treatment is almost always recommended.