Definition of Cystitis - noninfectious:

Noninfectious cystitis is irritation of the bladder that is not caused by a urinary tract infection.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Noninfectious cystitis is most common in women of childbearing years. The exact cause of noninfectious cystitis is often unknown. However, it has been associated with the use of bubble baths, feminine hygiene sprays, sanitary napkins, spermicidal jellies, radiation therapy to the pelvis area, and chemotherapy with certain types of medications, and other irritants.

Certain foods such as tomatoes, artifical sweeteners, caffinated products, chocolate, and alcohol can cause irritative bladder symptoms.

See also: Interstitial cystitis