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What is Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis description. Find out what Interstitial Cystitis is and know more about it.
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition characterized by recurring pain and discomfort in the pelvic region. It is also known as painful bladder syndrome. IC affects both men and women, but it is more common in women. The exact cause of IC is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of factors including bladder inflammation, nerve dysfunction, and an abnormal immune response.
Symptoms: The symptoms of IC can vary from person to person, but commonly include frequent urination, urgency to urinate, pelvic pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. These symptoms can significantly impact a person's quality of life, causing physical and emotional distress.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosing IC can be challenging as there is no definitive test for it. A healthcare professional may perform various tests, including urine analysis, cystoscopy, and bladder biopsy, to rule out other conditions. Treatment options for IC aim to alleviate symptoms and may include lifestyle changes, bladder training, medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.
Living with IC: Managing IC involves adopting a multidisciplinary approach. Patients are often advised to avoid certain foods and beverages that can irritate the bladder, practice stress management techniques, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Support groups and counseling can also be beneficial in coping with the challenges of living with IC.
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Broadly defined, IC is having discomfort and needing to go to the bathroom for more than 6 weeks, without having an infection. The infection part is really important because this is what sets it apart from other conditions like a UTI which causes pain and need to use the bathroom but is caused from a bacteria and can be treated with medication. IC has no infection and can't be treated with drugs. There is 2 types of IC. Those with ulcers and those without. Those with ulcers have tears in the lining of the bladder which causes pinpoint bleeding and extra pain because the urine irritates behind the bladder wall. Luckily, this only happens to 10% of people (like me!). Those without ulcers show no physical malformation with their bladder.
Posted Jun 10, 2018 by SaraLouise 2500
Interstitial Cystitis is when you develop ulcers within the lining of your bladder.
Posted Apr 11, 2021 by Shawna 1250
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Interstitial cystitis is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate often and urgently. It is much more common among women than in men. The symptoms vary from person to person. Some may feel pain without the urge to urinate often and urgently. And other with bleeding included this was my case; due to the ulcers of Hunner
Posted Nov 23, 2017 by LPilar 2500
