CYSTIRRHOEA
\sˌɪstəɹˈi͡ə], \sˌɪstəɹˈiə], \s_ˌɪ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˈiə]\
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A copious discharge of mucus from the bladder, passing out with the urine, and generally attended with dysuria. It is commonly dependent upon an inflammatory or subinflammatory condition of the lining membrane. The treatment must be regulated by the cause. If it be not produced by an extraneous body; the antiphlogistic plan, - the exhibition of warm diluents, and keeping the surface in a perspirable state, by wearing flannel, are indicated. Some of the turpentines may, at times, be given with advantage; and astringent or other appropriate injections be thrown into the bladder.
By Robley Dunglison
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