Filed under: Boomer's Health Cystitis (sis-TI-tis) is the
medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time,
the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, and it's
called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can
be painful and annoying, and it can become a serious health
problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys. Less commonly,
cystitis may occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation
therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray,
spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may
also occur as a complication of another illness. The usual
treatment for bacterial cystitis is antibiotics. Treatment for
other types of cystitis depends on the underlying cause. Want to
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