Overview
... Wherever you go, you first scope out the location of the nearest toilet. You can''t get a good night''s sleep because the pressure or pain in your bladder wakes you up. And you may also have pain in y...

Your Urinary System and How It Works
... The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work together to create, store, and carry urine are the urinary system. The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, two sphincter mus...

Urologic Diseases Dictionary Index
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about urologic diseases. It is designed for people who have urologic diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...

Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations
... This directory lists voluntary, governmental, and private organizations. Some of the organizations offer educational materials and other services to patients and the public; others primarily serve hea...

Interstitial Cystitis
... Interstitial cystitis (IC), one of the chronic pelvic pain disorders, is a condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms of IC vary...

Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder disorder)
... (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that can cause pain and other symptoms. People with IC have an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. This can lead to: scarring and stiffening of the bladder; less bl...

Interstitial Cystitis Study Finds Limited Benefit in Two Oral Drugs
... An 18-month pilot study of two commonly available treatments has shown no significant benefit in patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). The results are reported in the September issue of the Journa...

Preguntas Frecuentes acerca de Cistitis Intersticial
... La cistitis intersticial (CI) es una condición crónica de la vejiga que puede causar dolor y otros síntomas. Las personas con CI tienen la pared de la vejiga inflamada o irritada. Esta inflamación pue...