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Description of Interstitial cystitis

DefinitionAccording to dictionary definition  Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and an urge to urinate frequently and urgently. It is far more common in women than in men.    Signs and SymptomsAccording to dictionary definition  The symptoms vary from person to person. Some symptoms are:1. Pain without urgency or frequency2. Urgency and frequency without pain3. Symptoms in women often get worse during their periods.  4. Pain during sexual intercourse  InvestigationsAccording to dictionary definition  1. The doctor will ask you for your medical history.2. The doctor may physically examine your external genitals and the pelvic region3. Your doctor will recommend certain tests such as urine test4. Biopsy  TreatmentAccording to dictionary definition  Treatment may include:1. Distending, or inflating, the bladder2. Bathing the inside of the bladder with a drug solution3. Oral medicines4. Electrical nerve stimulation5. Physical therapy6. Lifestyle changes7. Bladder training8. In rare cases, surgery  NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesAccording to dictionary definition