radiation cystitis
(RAY-dee-AY-shun sis-TY-tis)
Inflammation
of the lining of the bladder caused by radiation therapy to
the pelvis, including the bladder. Symptoms include pain
and a burning feeling while urinating, blood in the urine,
feeling a need to urinate often or right away, being unable
to control the flow of urine, bladder spasms, and pain in
the pelvis. Some symptoms of radiation cystitis may go away
after radiation therapy has ended, but others may continue
over time.