The cause of interstitial cystitis remains unknown, despite the proposal of several theories that may explain the pathophysiology of the condition. Contrary to other types of cystitis, there does not ...

The pain can be persistent, agonizing -- and not something that many sufferers want to discuss. Interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall, causes symptoms similar to those of ...

It's your umpteenth trip to the bathroom to empty your bladder, and the pressure still feels intense. Another annoying urinary-tract infection? Maybe not. If you've had this experience, and ...

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Many patients with interstitial cystitis (IC) find that particular foods exacerbate disease symptoms. These patients may modify their diet to manage symptoms, but the mechanism by which dietary ...

If you're all too familiar with the onset of cystitis - the dreaded burn when you pee, and feeling like you need to go every five minutes - you'd most probably pay money to avoid it coming back. But ...

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 ...