Glandular cystitis is a chronic irritation that turns normal bladder lining into tiny mucus-secreting glands. It grows slowly, so symptoms mimic a stubborn bladder infection that keeps coming back. Burning is the first clue. It stings at the start of the stream and lingers afterward, even when urine looks clear. Urgency and frequency team up. You dash every hour, yet only a small amount comes out each time, and the urge returns fast. Pelvic pressure sits low. It feels like a mild cramp or heavy balloon above the pubic bone that eases right after you pee and creeps back as... Learn more