Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation and painful condition of the bladder in which causes frequent, urgent and painful urination and pelvic discomfort. Interstitial cystitis is caused by the natural lining of bladder, a protective layer of the bladder, has broken down, allowing toxins to irritate the bladder wall.

SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of interstitial cystitis are frequency, urgency, chronic pelvic pain, chronic vulvar pain, chronic urethral pain and/or abdominal discomfort during urination and sex.

TREATMENT

There is not a cure for interstitial cystitis, the goal for treatment is to relieve the symptoms.