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Is it possible to develop cystitis without ever having a bladder infection/uti?

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No cystitis is : The same as uti. Just different names.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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Persistent urge to urinate. No other issues. Done USG (whole abdomain), KUB, Urine test and Urine C/S. Reports are normal but USG shows suggestive of cystitis (lower level echoes seen in bladder lumen). But no UTI found. What should I do?

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My recent ultrasound findings says I have thickened urinary bladder wall (7 mm) Report conclusion: suggestive of cystitis. My doc said I have UTI based on the urinalysis ( WBC plenty, 0-2 RBC). Is the thickening bladder wall due to UTI? is it mild?

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A member asked:

I took macrobid 2x/5 days for a severe uti. I have Interstitial Cystitis & now have kidney pain.Would Clindamyacin help w/kidney infection?

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A member asked:

USG report said suggestive of cystitis due to thickening of the bladder wall(7mm). My family doc said it is due to UTI. In Urinalysis WBC plenty, RBC 0-2. Is the thickening mild? Is it something to worry about?

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A member asked:

I was wondering what are some things you can do at home to ease the pain of bladder infection or urinary tract infection?

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