Signs And Symptoms Of Bladder Infection ( Urinary Tract Infection / Cystitis )

A bladder infection is an infection on the urinary tract, a condition that is more common in women. A bladder infection is easy to treat, but if left untreated, it can lead to more serious conditions such as kidney infection. This article goes a little deeper into the symptoms.

Common symptoms of cystitis (bladder infection)

Both men and women generally experience the following symptoms in cystitis:

1. Pain and a burning or stinging sensation when urinating
2. Often and urgently urinating, but it is only about small amounts of urine
3. Dark, turbid and bad-smelling urine
4. Traces of blood in the urine
5. Pain just above the pubic bone, in the lower back or abdomen
6. An unwell, weak and feverish feeling

Bladder infection (cystitis) symptoms in children

Children are less likely to have a bladder infection, but if this is the case, it must be treated immediately by a doctor. That is why it is important to learn to recognize a bladder infection in your child. Symptoms can include the following:

1. Feeling weak
2. Irritability
3. A reduced hunger feeling
4. Vomit
5. Pain when urinating


The symptoms described here can also be caused by a condition other than cystitis. That is why it is important to consult a doctor, especially if you experience the symptoms for the first time. Other conditions with similar symptoms include:

1. Sexually transmitted infection, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia
2. Infections caused by, for example, the bacterium E-coli
3. A candida infection, better known as a fungal infection
4. An inflammation of the urnways
5. The urethral syndrome (in women)
6. An inflammation of the prostate gland (in men)