Doctors use a combination of tests, including urinalysis, cystoscopy, urine culture, and bladder wall biopsy to diagnose interstitial cystitis. For males, they may also examine prostate secretions.

Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called bladder pain syndrome, has been generally considered a less well-known condition. It is estimated, however, that between 4 to 12 million Americans suffer ...

For years, Sarah Cossar lived with constant urgency and pelvic pain, waking up multiple times a night to wee. “I jut thought I had a small bladder,” the 23 year old said. After learning her symptoms ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

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The etiology of interstitial cystitis (IC) is unknown. Diagnosis is achieved through a process of elimination, based mainly on patient symptoms. Treatment of IC and evaluation of treatment responses ...

SAN ANTONIO — When evaluating women with pelvic pain, consider the vestibule, says a urologist and sexual medicine specialist who says clinicians should stop ignoring this underappreciated component ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and often mild. Often, UTIs even resolve on their own without treatment. However, a rare type of UTI called emphysematous cystitis (EC) is much more ...

Protect your bladder health with these 5 essential health checks. Learn which tests and screenings you need to maintain ...