Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in a 28-Year-
Old Female: A Comprehensive Case Study on
Pain Assessment and Management
, FULL CASE STUDY
Patient Demographics
Attribute Details
Name Faith Ward
Age 28 years
Gender Female
Chief Complaint "It burns when I pee, and I keep having to go"
Source Self-referred, ambulatory
History of Presenting Illness (HPI)
Faith Ward is a 28-year-old female presenting with a 2-day history of worsening
urinary symptoms. She reports:
• Dysuria: Severe burning sensation with urination, rated 6/10 on the pain
scale, worsening to 8/10 at the end of voiding
• Urinary Frequency: Needing to urinate every 1-2 hours, including 2-3
times at night (nocturia)
• Urinary Urgency: Sudden, strong urge to void that is difficult to postpone
• Suprapubic Discomfort: Mild, constant ache in lower abdomen, rated 3/10
Old Female: A Comprehensive Case Study on
Pain Assessment and Management
, FULL CASE STUDY
Patient Demographics
Attribute Details
Name Faith Ward
Age 28 years
Gender Female
Chief Complaint "It burns when I pee, and I keep having to go"
Source Self-referred, ambulatory
History of Presenting Illness (HPI)
Faith Ward is a 28-year-old female presenting with a 2-day history of worsening
urinary symptoms. She reports:
• Dysuria: Severe burning sensation with urination, rated 6/10 on the pain
scale, worsening to 8/10 at the end of voiding
• Urinary Frequency: Needing to urinate every 1-2 hours, including 2-3
times at night (nocturia)
• Urinary Urgency: Sudden, strong urge to void that is difficult to postpone
• Suprapubic Discomfort: Mild, constant ache in lower abdomen, rated 3/10
