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Cystitis

Cystitis, also known as a urinary tract infection, is a common medical condition that affects the bladder and urinary tract. It is caused by a bacterial infection and often leads to pain, an urgent need to urinate, and a burning sensation during urination. It is most common in women due to the shorter urethra, and c…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 27× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cystitis, also known as a urinary tract infection, is a common medical condition that affects the bladder and urinary tract. It is caused by a bacterial infection and often leads to pain, an urgent need to urinate, and a burning sensation during urination. It is most common in women due to the shorter urethra, and can also affect men, children, and the elderly. Treatment usually consists of antibiotics and lifestyle changes, such as drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding certain foods or drinks, and taking warm baths. Cystitis is a serious condition that can lead to complications, so prompt diagnosis and treatment is important to avoid potential health risks.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 27 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Inflammation Research.

Journal editorial board
Thomas Boldicke · Germany Graziella Curtale · Italy Frederic Velard · France

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