Cystitis - interstitial; IC
Symptoms
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Pain during intercourse - Pelvic pain
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Urinary discomfort -
Urinary frequency (up to 60 times a day in severe cases) -
Urinary urgency
Signs and tests
Diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes. Tests include:
- Bladder biopsy
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Cystoscopy (endoscopy of bladder) - Urine analysis
- Urine culture
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Urine cytology - Video urodynamics (shows how much urine must be in the bladder before you feel the need to urinate)
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