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RELIEF BEGINS WITH
IDENTIFYING
SYMPTOMS EARLY

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Signs and symptoms

Relief begins with identifying symptoms early

Classic symptoms of cystitis include

01

A stinging or burning sensation when you pass urine, also called dysuria

02

The need to pass urine more often (frequency)

03

An urgent need to urinate, even if you pass very little or no urine

Mild cystitis usually clears up by itself within 4-9 days. However, you should seek medical advice if you experience more than just mild symptoms such as

Painful urination

Painful
urination

Blood in your urine

Blood in
your urine

Fever and chills

Fever and
chills

Pain in your lower back or side

Pain in your lower
back or side

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and
vomiting

Symptom checklist

If you experience cystitis symptoms, complete this checklist. Print it and be sure to bring it with you when seeing a healthcare professional. It could be handy when discussing your condition with your pharmacist or your doctor.

  • A stinging or burning sensation when you pass urine (dysuria)
  • The need to pass urine more often (frequency)
  • Feeling you want to urinate urgently, even if you pass very little or no urine (urgency)
  • Cloudy, dark colored or strong smelling urine
  • Blood in your urine
  • Pain in your lower back, side or abdomen, or directly above the pubic bone
  • Feeling generally unwell
  • Fever and chills
  • Nausea and vomiting

Helpful suggestions to avoid irritation

Things you can do to avoid cystitis

It is not always possible to prevent cystitis, but the following list includes
measures that can help you avoid the condition.

  • Drink plenty of liquids, especially water
  • Avoid using chemical irritants such as perfumed soaps, deodorant sprays, feminine products, shower gels or bubble baths around your genitals
  • Take showers rather than baths
  • Urinate as frequently as needed, do not wait
  • Empty your bladder fully
  • Empty your bladder after sexual intercourse
  • Wear cotton underwear
  • Avoid wearing tight clothing
  • Wipe from front to back when you go to the toilet
  • Wash gently the area around the vagina and anus
  • Avoid coffee, fruit juice and/or spicy food if you feel they trigger your cystitis symptoms

What else
can you do?

  • Avoid having sex until your cystitis has cleared up
  • Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day