Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. It is far more common in women than in men. The symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have pain without urgency or frequency. Others have urgency and frequency without pain. Women's symptoms often get worse during their periods. They may also have pain with sexual intercourse.
The cause of IC isn't known. There is no one test to tell if you have it. Doctors often run tests to rule out other possible causes of symptoms. There is no cure for IC, but treatments can help most people feel better. They include:
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- Interstitial Cystitis (National Library of Medicine)Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to ...
- ... following organizations are good resources for information on interstitial cystitis : Interstitial Cystitis Association -- www.ichelp.org/ Interstitial Cystitis ...
- Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a long-term (chronic) problem in which pain, pressure, or burning is present in ... these signals are not painful. If you have interstitial cystitis, the signals from the bladder are painful and ...
- American Urological Association website. Diagnosis and Treatment Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (2022). www.auanet.org/guidelines/guidelines/diagnosis-and-treatment-interstitial-cystitis/bladder-pain-syndrome-(2022) . Accessed June 20, 2022. Hanno ...
- Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Learn how you and your doctor can treat interstitial cystitis (IC) through lifestyle changes; bladder training; medicines; and, ... Interstitial cystitis;painful bladder syndrome;bladder pain syndrome;IC;interstitial cystitis treatment;interstitial cystitis medicines;bladder instillation;bladder ... - Definition and Facts of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Overview of interstitial cystitis (IC), also called painful bladder syndrome or bladder pain syndrome. IC is a chronic condition with painful urinary ... Interstitial cystitis;painful bladder syndrome;bladder pain syndrome;IC;interstitial cystitis ... cystitis incidence;interstitial cystitis prevalence; ...
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Learn about interstitial cystitis: symptoms-urinary urgency, frequency; diagnosis; treatment-lifestyle, diet, bladder training, medicines, surgery. ... Interstitial cystitis;painful bladder syndrome;bladder pain syndrome;IC;interstitial cystitis ... cystitis incidence;interstitial cystitis prevalence; ...
- Eating, Diet, and Nutrition for Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) ... whether diet can help prevent or relieve your interstitial cystitis (IC) symptoms. Healthy eating is important for your ... Interstitial cystitis;painful bladder syndrome;bladder pain syndrome;IC;interstitial cystitis diet;interstitial cystitis diet eating plan;interstitial ...
- Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Learn about how a doctor can diagnose interstitial cystitis (IC) with questions about your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests. ... Interstitial cystitis;painful bladder syndrome;bladder pain ... diagnosis;interstitial cystitis testing;cystoscopy;biopsy;bladder ...
- Symptoms and Causes of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Learn about interstitial cystitis (IC) symptoms—such as urinary urgency, urinary frequency, and pain. Researchers are working to understand the causes of ...
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