Skip to main contentSkip to main content



Open all pages about Cystitis

Common symptoms of cystitis include pain when peeing, needing to pee more often and pain low down in your tummy. Your pee may be cloudy and dark.

If you have cystitis, a GP may sometimes prescribe antibiotics to take for a few days.


Cystitis is usually caused by bacteria from poo getting into your bladder and causing an infection. It's more common in women.


Cystitis is a common urinary tract infection (UTI) of the bladder. It may be treated with antibiotics, but they're not always needed.

Page last reviewed: 11/02/2022
Next review due: 11/02/2025