Can cystitis become a kidney infection?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Cystitis means inflammation of the bladder. It is usually caused by an infection in the urine which responds well to a short course of medicines called antibiotics. Occasionally it may improve without the need for antibiotics. Cystitis clears quickly without complications in most people.

For more information on cystitis, go to https://patient.info/health/lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-in-women-luts/cystitis-urine-infection-in-women