Stephen J. Walker, PhD, and Heather Florio, CEO, unpack the misdiagnosis of urinary tract infections and antibiotic overuse.

While there is currently only one oral medication specifically approved for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, several off-label medications are used for this condition. Interstitial cystitis (IC ...

For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Elise Kozal spent the better part of her college years with a burning bladder and urethra—a sensation that would send her to the bathroom constantly only to feel, frustratingly, as if she could never ...

Often confused with other conditions, this disorder is one of the most difficult to diagnose and treat in primary care. Two experts offer guidance. Q: Why is IC one of the most difficult diagnoses to ...

LAS VEGAS — Is interstitial cystitis (IC) an autoimmune disorder? New evidence suggests at least for some patients, the answer is yes. Researchers have discovered a potential antigen involved in the ...

For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...

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 ...