Radiation cystitis
| Radiation cystitis | |
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| Term | Radiation cystitis |
| Short definition | Radiation cystitis - (pronounced) (RAY-dee-AY-shun sis-TY-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the bladder caused by radiation therapy to the pelvis, including the bladder. Symptoms include pain and a burning sensation when urinating, blood in the urine, frequent or immediate urination, inability to control the flow of urine, bladder spasms, and pelvic pain. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Radiation cystitis - (pronounced) (RAY-dee-AY-shun sis-TY-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the bladder caused by radiation therapy to the pelvis, including the bladder. Symptoms include pain and a burning sensation when urinating, blood in the urine, frequent or immediate urination, inability to control the flow of urine, bladder spasms, and pelvic pain. Some symptoms of radiation cystitis may go away after radiation therapy is stopped, but others may persist over time
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