Cystitis is more common in women because of their shorter urethra, which favors the transfer of bacteria from the skin and genitals into the body.

The increased risk of cystitis in those who have a narrow urethra because of previous infections or obstructions in the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder). In women, the pressure on the bladder during pregnancy, intercourse or use a diaphragm, increases the risk of cystitis.

Some men who have increased the size of the prostate (prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia, etc..) Have increased risk for cystitis.

A person suffering from cystitis often has to consult the urologist to rule out abnormalities in the bladder, kidney or ureter stones. You may need other tests to find out the organic cause of cystitis, for example, urine samples taken at different times of day, at the beginning or half the flow of urine. You can also perform a pyelography (a type of imaging that allows us to observe the bladder and kidneys) or a cystoscopy (where hoses are used with a lens and lighting system that allows visually examine the bladder).

Definition
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder causing a burning sensation when urinating, blood in the urine, pain and fever. Cystitis is a common disease in women, but can occur in men.

Generally, cystitis is cured in a few days, but in some cases the infection becomes chronic and can cause more severe disease, for example, a kidney infection. Men are not as vulnerable to cystitis and women, because they have the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out) longer, which prevents bacterial infection.

Signs and symptoms
The main symptoms are manifested in cystitis:
* Burning with urination
* Frequent urination
* Desire to urinate even though the bladder is empty
* Pain in the pubic region
* Pus in urine or pus discharge from the urethra

If cystitis is not treated immediately, it can cause complications that manifest as:
* Chill
* Fever
* Blood in urine
* Back pain indicate a kidney infection