Hemorrhagic means bleeding, and cystitis means bladder inflammation.
Prompt treatment, such as medication and bladder irrigation, can help manage pain and prevent lasting bladder damage.
Hemorrhagic cystitis because of bladder infections tends to be acute and may resolve more easily.
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Chemotherapy
The chemotherapy medications most often associated with hemorrhagic cystitis are alkylating agents.
It usually develops within one or two days of treatment.
Treatment for bladder cancer that includes both cyclophosphamide and bacillus Calmette-Guerin can also cause hemorrhagic cystitis.
It will be important to get a definitive diagnosis.
Your healthcare provider will first take a medical history.
Treatment
Once diagnosed, it’s vital for hemorrhagic cystitis to be treated promptly.
The condition can lead to severe blood loss and permanent bladder damage.
Your healthcare providers may:
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