Sentences with phrase «idiopathic cystitis which»

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The most common cause of obstruction is a urethral plug, which consists of mineral crystals (e.g., struvite, calcium oxalate), white blood cells, red blood cells, protein (mucus), and epithelial cells.5 The underlying cause of urethral plugs is unknown; however, plugs have been linked to struvite crystalluria — suggesting that diet may play a role — and idiopathic cystitis.6 Other causes of urethral obstruction include urethral edema and spasm associated with lower urinary tract inflammation and pain.7 Uroliths, neoplasms, and urethral strictures can also lead to urethral obstruction; however, they are reported less frequently than other causes.5

50 % will not have a cause which can be determined despite extensive testing (meaning they have what is called «idiopathic cystitis.»)

It turns out that the majority of young and middle aged cats end up having a condition called «idiopathic cystitis» which, unlike stones and infection, does not show up as a concrete finding on a test; instead it is a psychosomatic problem that stems from inability to handle stress.

Causes include crystals (which may grow to form stones), idiopathic cystitis (inflammation due to an unclear cause), and urinary tract infections (an uncommon cause especially in young otherwise healthy cats).

It is also important to note that the term UTI is frequently erroneously used to refer to feline idiopathic cystitis, which is a common inflammatory condition of the feline bladder affecting young adult cats.