Occasionally, other bacteria cause the infection.

However, if you feel bladder pain, it’s not always due to a UTI.

Instead, it might be something called cystitis, according to Single Care.

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These two problems have some similar symptoms, but the treatment might be different.

Read on to find out how to tell the difference between cystitis and a UTI.

Here are the symptoms of cystitis

According toSingle Care, Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.

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Additionally, young children might experience new episodes of wetting.

The diagnostic process for a UTI may be similar, but it also includes a urine culture.

If it persists, you should contact your doctor for more advice.

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Doctors often use similar measures to treat a UTI, but there are additional antibiotics they might try.