Chronic cystitis, also known as interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, or painful bladder syndrome, is a poorly understood condition characterized by pelvic pain and urinary dysfunction.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a bladder condition characterized by urgency and pain. Inflammation of the bladder’s walls causes it. While unofficial, doctors often refer to stages of IC. IC is a ...

Researchers do not know the exact cause of interstitial cystitis. However, some possible causes include chronic inflammation and stress, fibrosis, and problems with the immune system. Interstitial ...

Health tech company Vivoo has introduced an innovative at-home Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) test kit. The product, touted to deliver “gold standard accuracy results” within two minutes, aims to ...

While clinical microbiology laboratories are pivotal in the identification and handling of infectious diseases, the microbiology lab environment is rapidly changing. Conventional testing methods are ...

If bacteria, usually Escherichia coli, get into the urethra, they can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI). These are some of the most common bacterial infections. Antibiotics can usually eliminate ...

Compared with women without bladder problems, women who have interstitial cystitis are more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome and depression, researchers report. They hypothesize that bladder ...

Dietary management can be an effective treatment plan for interstitial cystitis. Experts recommend avoiding potential triggers such as caffeine and citrus juices. However, trigger foods may vary for ...

Cystitis, a common urinary tract infection (UTI) is usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra. Because women usually have shorter urethras, they’re more susceptible to the disease. The lifetime ...