Finding Information Online About Cystitis

Cystitis, also known as interstitial cystitis, is an infection of the bladder and lower urinary tract. It can be quite painful and causes pain upon urination and also increases the frequency of urination. This condition affects more women than men and also tends to occur frequently in pregnant women. The infection can be treated with antibiotics once it has been identified, and there may be other non-medical treatments as well. The internet is a good source of information for those individuals wanting to find out more about cystitis. Here are some good websites to visit for more info:

The United States government puts out some decent information on this condition. The fact sheet found at http://www.4woman.gov/faq/intcyst.htm provides a good overview of what the condition is, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated. There is also specific information for pregnant women about the condition.

The American Academy of Family Physicians is another good all-purpose site. Family Doctor.org, found at http://familydoctor.org/717.xml provides basic information on diagnosis and treatment - as well as links to other sources of information and education available online. The American Academy of Family Physicians also produces a fact sheet or handout about the condition, complete with some good color images. This article is available at http://www.aafp.org/afp/20011001/1199.html.

There is a page called “Cystitis News” available at http://www.topix.net/health/cystitis (topix.net) which features dozens of links to news articles, papers and educational information regarding cystitis available on the world wide web. There is a lot of information here that is current and up-to-date.

The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation also has an online presence. The foundation provides support and information for those suffering from bladder problems. Found at http://www.cobfoundation.org, the website provides information specific to cystitis, as well as message boards and chat rooms and links to other online sources.