Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause of the cystitis. Bacterial cystitis requires treatment with an appropriate antibiotic, which can be indicated by a urinary culture. Treatment for bladder stones depends on the stone type. Some stones can be dissolved medically with diet and medication, while others have to be removed surgically. Polyps and diverticula also require a surgical correction. Tumors sometimes can be removed surgically and submitted to a pathologist for identification of the tumor type; this information is important in determining the best treatment options for that type of tumor.