The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain. The condition is a part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome.
Bladder infections can lead to inflammation of the bladder (cystitis). Symptoms include pain and burning with urination, increased frequency of urination and sometimes abdominal pain. The inflammation usually improves after a course of antibiotics.
pain, burning or stinging when you pee. needing to pee more often and urgently than normal. urine that's dark, cloudy or strong smelling. pain low down in your tummy.
intense pelvic pain (felt over your lower tummy) sudden strong urges to pee. needing to pee more often than usual. pain in your lower tummy when your bladder is filling up, which is relieved when you pee.
A PAINFUL BURNING SENSATION.
A strong burning sensation when you're urinating is one of the most common signs of having a bladder infection. It happens when bacteria, (most often E. coli) gets into your urethra.
The three most common causes of bladder pain are interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infection, and bladder cancer.
The exact cause of interstitial cystitis isn't known, but it's likely that many factors contribute. For instance, people with interstitial cystitis may also have a defect in the protective lining (epithelium) of the bladder. A leak in the epithelium may allow toxic substances in urine to irritate your bladder wall.
UTI may occur in the bladder, but also may occur in the kidneys or ureters. UTI is bacterial (usually Escherichia coli). Cystitis is bladder inflammation, which may be caused by a bacterial infection, but may also be caused by immune dysfunction or other root causes.
Cystitis is a problem in which pain, pressure, or burning in the bladder is present. Most often, this problem is caused by germs such as bacteria. Cystitis may also be present when there is no infection.
Cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder, has a direct effect on bladder function. It can occur due to both infectious as well as noninfectious etiologies.
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) or IC/BPS is an issue of long-term bladder pain. It may feel like a bladder or urinary tract infection, but it's not. It is a feeling of discomfort and pressure in the bladder area that lasts for six weeks or more with no infection or other clear cause.
Bladder irritation causes physical symptoms related to urination: A strong urge to pee (urgency). The need to pee more often (frequency). Pain in the lower abdomen.
Get regular physical activity. Low-impact physical activity, such as stretching, swimming, and walking, may help relieve symptoms. Physical activity can help strengthen the muscles around the bladder and help improve blood flow to the area.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), to relieve pain. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline or imipramine (Tofranil), to help relax your bladder and block pain.
In most cases, cystitis will resolve itself after 3 days . If a person has cystitis that does not begin to ease within 3 days, they should contact a doctor for medical advice.
It usually takes at least 10 days for the bladder to heal.
Oral Medicines
Pain pills like aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen can help control mild bladder pain. Advil and Motrin are examples of ibuprofen. Tylenol is an example of acetaminophen. Talk with your doctor if you feel you need a stronger pain medicine.
The Difference Between a UTI and IC
In women who have interstitial cystitis, urine culture results will be negative, meaning that no bacteria are found in the urine as with a urinary tract infection. With IC, women may also experience pain during sexual intercourse, another symptom not commonly associated with a UTI.
Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS)
PBS is not caused by an infection, but it can feel like a urinary tract infection or UTI. Painful bladder syndrome is also referred to as bladder pain syndrome and interstitial cystitis.
Typically, the doctor performs a physical examination and asks about the symptoms. If they suspect a bladder infection, they test the person's urine and prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. For a suspected kidney infection, a doctor also orders a urine test to check for the type of bacteria responsible.