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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)-a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder-you know the discomfort can be ...

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.

The etiology of interstitial cystitis (IC) is unknown. Diagnosis is achieved through a process of elimination, based mainly on patient symptoms. Treatment of IC and evaluation of treatment responses ...

Individuals with lupus may be at a higher risk of developing interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, and pressure in the bladder. Interstitial cystitis, also ...

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For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...