{"id":19403,"date":"2021-02-16T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=19403"},"modified":"2024-05-29T12:58:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:58:19","slug":"cystitis-vs-uti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cystitis-vs-uti\/","title":{"rendered":"Cystitis vs. UTI: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cystitis vs. UTI causes<\/a> | Prevalence<\/a> | Symptoms<\/a> | Diagnosis<\/a> | Treatments<\/a> | Complications<\/a> | Risk factors<\/a> | Prevention<\/a> | When to see a doctor<\/a> | FAQs<\/a> | Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Urinary tract infections<\/span> (UTIs)<\/span><\/a> are most common in women, although men and children can get them too. There are three <\/span>types of UTIs<\/span><\/a>\u2014urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), cystitis (bladder infection\/lower UTI), and <\/span>pyelonephritis<\/span><\/a> (kidney infection\/upper UTI). UTIs can cause cystitis, but not all cystitis is caused by UTIs. The two conditions are very similar and share many symptoms. Let\u2019s take a look at the similarities and differences between UTIs and cystitis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cystitis<\/span><\/h3>\n

Most often, <\/span>cystitis<\/span><\/a> (inflammation of the bladder) is caused by bacteria, but ongoing use of a urinary catheter, sensitivity to chemicals in feminine hygiene products, reaction to a medication or treatment for another illness (radiation or chemotherapy), and other conditions (kidney stones or diabetes) can cause cystitis. Cystitis can be acute or interstitial. Acute cystitis occurs suddenly and <\/span>usually due to an infection of the bladder<\/span><\/a>, whereas interstitial cystitis is a long-term condition affecting several layers of bladder tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n

UTI<\/span><\/h3>\n

Urinary tract infections are <\/span>caused when microorganisms<\/span><\/a> enter the urethra, infecting any part of the urinary system: the urethra, ureters, bladder, or kidneys. Ninety percent of uncomplicated UTIs are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium found in the digestive system, but other microorganisms can cause UTIs – particularly when anatomic anomalies are present or prosthetic materials, such as urinary catheters. Typically, UTIs occur in the urethra (urethritis) and bladder (cystitis), but bacteria sometimes travel to and infect the kidneys (pyelonephritis), making prompt treatment important. In rare cases, untreated infection can lead to kidney disease or sepsis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cystitis vs. UTI causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cystitis<\/b><\/td>\nUTI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chemicals from feminine hygiene products<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Kidney stones\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Radiation, chemotherapy, and medication<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Use of a urinary catheter<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Blockage of the urethra or bladder<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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