Since doctors do not know the cause of interstitial cystitis, there is no way to prevent it.
In people who already have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, symptoms may be less likely to flare up if the patient quits smoking cigarettes; avoids drinking beverages containing alcohol, caffeine or citrus juice; and avoids eating chocolate, spices or high-acid foods, such as tomatoes and citrus fruits.
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms. No one therapy is so...
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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 »
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Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Symptoms The symptoms of a bladder... Read more »