Bladder infection (cystitis) causes similar signs and symptoms in both men and women. These include:
- Frequent urination (frequency)
- Strong, persistent urge to urinate (urgency)
- Burning sensation when urinating (dysuria)
- Low-grade fever
- Cloudy urine with a strong odor
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Bladder infections are much less common in men than in women. This is because men have a longer urethra, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to reach the bladder and cause infection. Your doctor may confirm a bladder infection by means of a urine test. Treatment is with antibiotics depending on the cause.
