1.The common signs and symptoms of a cystitis attackare:
(1) a sharp burning, stinging sensation when you pass water
(2)an urge to pass water more frequently even though there may be very little to pass
(3)a feeling of not emptying your bladder completely
It should be pointed out that the symptoms described above could be caused by conditions other than cystitis. This is why it is important to see your GP the first time you experience symptoms such as these.
2.The symptoms might be confused with:
1. sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - such as gonorrhoea, or chlamydia,
2. being infected with a bacterium, such as E-coli,
3. vaginal thrush, also known as candida (a yeast infection),
4. inflammation of the urethra (urethritis),
5. urethral syndrome (women only), or
6. inflammation of the prostate gland, also known as prostatitis (men only).
