Interstitial cystitis

From Health Encyclopedia

Used for

panmural cystitis, panmural fibrosis of the bladder, submucous cystitis

Broader Terms

urinary bladder disorder

Facts

• Interstitial cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder wall.
• Interstitial cystitis is thought to result from the breakdown of a layer of protein that normally protects the bladder lining from toxins in urine.
• Interstitial cystitis is different from urinary tract infections, which are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics.
• Interstitial cystitis is a chronic, and often severe, inflammation of the bladder wall, the cause of which is unknown.

Would you like to discuss or post question about Interstitial cystitis ? Click here !