{"id":91539,"date":"2021-03-21T05:43:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T05:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=91539"},"modified":"2023-08-08T05:47:18","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T05:47:18","slug":"interstitial-cystitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/interstitial-cystitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Interstitial cystitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A persistent nonbacterial condition in which someone has bladder pain and wants to pass urine frequently. It is often associated with Hunner\u2019s ulcer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A chronic bladder condition in which the connective tissue is inflamed; related to autoimmune or allergic responses.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A chronically painful inflammatory bladder condition, the etiology of which is often undetermined. It sometimes occurs as a result of exposure to drugs such as cyclophosphamide or ciprofloxacin but more often is idiopathic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A persistent inflammatory disorder affecting the bladder, characterized by manifestations of discomfort in the bladder area, frequent urge to urinate, and a sensation of burning during urination.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A persistent inflammation of the inner layer of the bladder results in pain and an increased need to urinate. Typically, an ulcer forms on the bladder&#8217;s wall, leading over time to the thickening and contraction of the bladder muscles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Interstitial cystitis predominantly affects women. Unlike many other bladder inflammations, this condition isn&#8217;t caused by a bacterial infection, and its origin remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This condition is challenging to manage. One method involves stretching the bladder by filling it with water or other fluids, a procedure performed under general anesthesia. Anti-inflammatory medications might also be prescribed for treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A persistent nonbacterial condition in which someone has bladder pain and wants to pass urine frequently. It is often associated with Hunner\u2019s ulcer. A chronic bladder condition in which the connective tissue is inflamed; related to autoimmune or allergic responses. A chronically painful inflammatory bladder condition, the etiology of which is often undetermined. 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