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What Is It?
Interstitial cystitis is a puzzling bladder condition, in which the bladder wall becomes irritated or inflamed, causing pain and frequent or painful urination.
The symptoms of interstitial cystitis are often similar to the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. However, in interstitial cystitis, there is no infection, and the symptoms do not respond to antibiotic treatment. The exact cause of interstitial cystitis remains a mystery, although researchers continue to...
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Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that... Read more »
Interstitial cystitis (IC)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cystitis - interstitial; IC Symptoms Pain during intercourse Pelvic pain Urinary discomfort ... Read more »
Recurrent cystitis
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Cystitis - recurrent; Urinary tract infection - recurrent; UTI - recurrent Prevention If patients have recurrent infections despite the... Read more »
Interstitial Cystitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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 »
Cystitis: acute bacterial
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection; UTI - acute; Acute bladder infection; Acute bacterial cystitis Symptoms The symptoms of a bladder... Read more »
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