Let me start off by saying that incontinence is a completely different medical problem from Interstitial Cystitis (IC for short). I have... Read more »
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Prevention Since doctors do not know the cause of interstitial cystitis, there is no way to prevent it. In people who already have been diagnosed... Read more »
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Interstitial Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, believed to be associated with an autoimmune or allergic response. It is not the same as... Read more »
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Prevention Women can help to prevent bladder infections by wiping from front to back with toilet tissue after a bowel movement and by urinating after... Read more »
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Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to infection with a microorganism (such as a bacteria or virus). Cystitis is second only to... Read more »
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Acute cystitis is a bacterial infection of the bladder or lower urinary tract. Acute means sudden or severe. See also: Interstitial... Read more »