4. Radiation cystitis
In the same vein as cancer treatment, it’s worth mentioning that radiation therapy could also lead to the development of cystitis. This is especially true if the radiation therapy is targeted towards your pelvic area You’re likely wondering why doctors would use radiation therapy on such an area, to begin with, but this is actually one of the few effective ways that we currently have in the fight against cervical cancer.
Patients who suffer from cervical cancer often have no choice but to undergo radiation therapy for their pelvic area. This can lead to changes in the tissue of their bladder and cause inflammation. When you factor in the risks posed by chemotherapy, you can see why cystitis is a common complication during the treatment of cancer. Sadly, until better treatment options are developed it will likely continue to be an issue for the years to come.