Your sexual health clinician should be able to diagnose Cystitis from asking about your symptoms. Or see their GP as it could be sign of a more serious condition. Men who have Cystitis symptoms you should always visit a There is conflicting evidence about whether cranberry juice has any effect on bladder infections.
damage or irritation around the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder), which could be caused by sexīacteria being transferred from the anus to the urethra – for example, during sex.not emptying your bladder properly – for example, because of pregnancy or an enlarged prostate.If bacteria reach the bladder, they can multiply and irritate the bladder lining, leading to the symptoms of Cystitis. an obstruction in the urinary tract, such as a tumour or an enlarged prostate (the gland located between the penis and the bladder).It can be more serious in men because it could be caused by:Īn underlying bladder, kidney or prostate infection, such as Men who have unprotected anal sex are slightly more at risk of Cystitis. Male Cystitis is not usually serious if treated quickly, but it can be very painful.
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial bladder infection.