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 ...

Visible blood in the urine is not a typical symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC). However, in some cases, lab tests may show microscopic blood in the urine of people with IC. Doctors refer to blood ...

Few things derail your day as quickly as the sharp sting of cystitis. For some women it’s a rare annoyance, but for many it’s a recurring battle that leaves you feeling sore, exhausted and anxious ...

Antiviral treatment with intravesical interferon provides better pain reduction in women with interstitial cystitis over 6 months compared with intravesical hyaluronic acid. Women with interstitial ...