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)... 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 ...
- Bladder Pain (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)Interstitial Cystitis/Women ... Interstitial Cystitis ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
- ... Urological Association website. Diagnosis and Treatment Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (2022). www.auanet.org/guidelines/guidelines/diagnosis- ...
- Bladder Diseases (National Library of Medicine)... time Interstitial cystitis - a chronic problem that causes bladder pain and frequent, urgent urination Bladder cancer Doctors diagnose bladder diseases using different tests. ...
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) An overview of interstitial cystitis, also called bladder pain syndrome. Describes symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment, and how diet may affect symptoms. - Pentosan polysulfate is used to relieve bladder pain and discomfort related to interstitial cystitis, a disease that causes swelling and scarring of the bladder wall. Pentosan polysulfate is similar to ...
- Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, IC, Hunner lesions, interstitial cystitis treatment, interstitial cystitis medicines, bladder instillation, bladder stretching, hydrodistention, bladder augmentation, bladder ...
- Definition and Facts of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Overview of interstitial cystitis (IC), also called bladder pain syndrome. IC is a chronic condition with painful urinary symptoms that affect quality of life.
- Symptoms and Causes of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, IC, interstitial cystitis symptoms, interstitial cystitis causes, urinary urgency, urinary frequency
- Diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, IC, interstitial cystitis diagnosis, bladder diary, interstitial cystitis testing, cystoscopy, urodynamic testing
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