Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder problem. Your bladder holds pee after your kidneys have filtered it before you pee it out. Interstitial cystitis causes pain and pressure below your ...

Dietary management can be an effective treatment plan for interstitial cystitis. Experts recommend avoiding potential triggers such as caffeine and citrus juices. However, trigger foods may vary for ...

The cause of interstitial cystitis, a chronic disease that affects the bladder, is unknown. Autoantibodies, such as those against nuclear and bladder epithelium antigens, have been found in patients ...

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition that is estimated to affect around nearly 3% of women and 2% of men in the United States (1). People living with interstitial cystitis may consider it a ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a bladder condition characterized by urgency and pain. Inflammation of the bladder’s walls causes it. While unofficial, doctors often refer to stages of IC. IC is a ...

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful condition in which the bladder wall becomes irritated and inflamed. Chronic inflammation can cause scarring and thickening of the bladder wall, making the ...

Chronic cystitis, also known as interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, or painful bladder syndrome, is a poorly understood condition characterized by pelvic pain and urinary dysfunction.

Cystitis is nothing if not inconvenient. At the first hint of a burning sensation down there, off you go to the shops, stocking up on cranberry juice and cancelling all plans so you can spend the ...

Cystitis: it’s arguably one of the most inconvenient infections you can get and, with it accounting for three million GP visits each year, chances are you know why. From a relentless need to wee to a ...

Q: Is traditional medicine good for interstitial cystitis? A: Some patients find relief from symptoms after acupuncture. Other traditional medicines are also known to provide relief. Q: Can my ...

Researchers do not know the exact cause of interstitial cystitis. However, some possible causes include chronic inflammation and stress, fibrosis, and problems with the immune system. Interstitial ...