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Interstitial cystitis (commonly abbreviated to "IC") is a urinary bladder disease of unknown cause characterised by pelvic and intense bladder pain, urinary frequency (as often as every 10 minutes), pain with sexual intercourse, and often pain with urination. IC affects both men and women of all walks and stages of life, however it is far more common in women. Though rare over 700,000 patients in the United States alone have IC and the overall number worldwide most likely exceeds one million.
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Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
Signs and symptoms
... The signs and symptoms vary from person to person. They can also vary over time in one person. For instance, they can worsen during menstruation in premenopausal women. Signs and symptoms include: A p...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Your bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ that stores urine until you''re ready to empty it. In a healthy urinary system, the bladder expands until it''s full. In an adult, that''s abou...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complications
... Interstitial cystitis can result in a number of complications, including: Less bladder capacity. Interstitial cystitis can lead to a stiffening of the wall of your bladder and reduce bladder capacity,...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... No simple treatment exists to eliminate the signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis, and no one treatment works for everyone. You may need to try various treatments or combinations of treatments b...
Source: MayoClinic
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Coping skills
... Interstitial cystitis can have a profound adverse effect on your quality of life. Support from family and friends is important, but because the condition is a urinary problem, you may find the topic d...
Source: MayoClinic
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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...
Source: MayoClinic
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...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Interstitial Cystitis Articles
- 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... - 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 ... - 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...
Resources
- Bladder inflammation (MayoClinic)
- Bladder Retraining Program (Interstitial Cystitis Association)
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