Common Risk Factors And Causes Of Cystitis

Complication Of Other Conditions

Cystitis can develop in an affected individual as a complication of other conditions. Such conditions include those that interfere with the healthy function of an individual's immune system and the function of organs in the urinary system. The larger weight and size of a woman's uterus during pregnancy can inhibit the complete emptying of the urine. Numerous injuries and diseases may cause spinal cord damage around an individual's bladder, preventing complete drainage of urine from the bladder. Urine that sits in the bladder persistently due to impaired bladder emptying can provide a favorable place for bacteria to colonize. This mechanism is also a factor in individuals affected by an enlarged prostate, kidney stones, or any other problem that inhibits the normal flow of urine. Urinary tract abnormalities such as vesicoureteral reflux and numerous others can promote the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the bladder. Urinary catheter use and bowel incontinence can pose a hygienic issue that enables the entry of bacteria in the bladder. Diseases that impair an individual's immune system function can cause them to be at a higher risk of developing cystitis, including HIV, AIDS, diabetes, cancers, Crohn's disease, and common variable immune deficiency.

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