Basic Info
Symptoms
Pain during intercourse; Pelvic pain; Urinary discomfort; Urinary frequency (up to 60 times a day in severe cases; Ur...
Causes
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful condition due to inflammation of the tissues of the bladder wall. The cause i...
Tests
Diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes. Tests include: Bladder biopsy; Cystoscopy (endoscopy of bladder; Urine ...
Treatments
There is no cure for IC, and there are no standard or consistently effective treatments. Results vary from person to ...
Complications
Chronic depression; Chronic pain that may cause a change in lifestyle; Emotional trauma; High costs associated with f...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Be sure to mention that you suspect thi...
Basic Info