Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis (pronounced as in-ter-stish-uhl si-stahy-tis) is a chronic condition characterized by a combination of uncomfortable bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pain in the pelvis, which can range from mild burning or discomfort to severe pain.
Etymology
The term "Interstitial Cystitis" is derived from Latin, where "interstitial" means "pertaining to interstices," and "cystitis" means "inflammation of the bladder."
Symptoms
The symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis vary from person to person. If you have Interstitial Cystitis, your symptoms may also vary over time, periodically flaring in response to common triggers, such as menstruation, sitting for a long time, stress, exercise and sexual activity.
Causes
The exact cause of Interstitial Cystitis isn't known, but it's likely that many factors contribute. For instance, people with Interstitial Cystitis may also have a defect in the protective lining (epithelium) of the bladder. A leak in the epithelium may allow toxic substances in urine to irritate the bladder wall.
Related Terms
- Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS)
- Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS)
- Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP)
Treatment
Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis is focused on relieving symptoms and could include medications, physical therapy, bladder distention, nerve stimulation, and in severe cases, surgery.
See Also
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Overactive Bladder (OAB)
- Bladder Cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interstitial Cystitis
- Wikipedia's article - Interstitial Cystitis
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