Condition of the bladder occurring predominantly in women, with an inflammatory lesion, usually in the vertex, and involving the entire thickness of the wall, appearing as a small patch of brownish red mucosa, surrounded by a network of radiating vessels; the lesions, may heal superficially, and are notoriously difficult to detect; typically, there is urinary frequency and pain on bladder filling and at the end of micturition.

Inflammation of the urinary bladder wall leading to urinary frequency, urgency, and discomfort, pelvic pain, and pain during intercourse. Morphologically it is characterized by a transmural bladder inflammatory infiltrate containing mast cells.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. It is far more common in women than in men. The symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have pain without urgency or frequency. Others have urgency and frequency without pain. Women's symptoms often get worse during their periods. They may also have pain with sexual intercourse. The cause of IC isn't known. There is no one test to tell if you have it. Doctors often run tests to rule out other possible causes of symptoms. There is no cure for IC, but treatments can help most people feel better. They include Distending, or inflating, the bladder; Bathing the inside of the bladder with a drug solution; Oral medicines; Electrical nerve stimulation; Physical therapy; Lifestyle changes; Bladder training; In rare cases, surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Interstitial cystitis, also known as bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), is a rare chronic debilitating urogenital disease characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain.

(cystitis, interstitial) A condition with recurring discomfort or pain in the URINARY BLADDER and the surrounding pelvic region without an identifiable disease. Severity of pain in interstitial cystitis varies greatly and often is accompanied by increased urination frequency and urgency.

Interstitial cystitis is noninfectious bladder inflammation that causes pain (suprapubic, pelvic, and abdominal), urinary frequency, and urgency with incontinence. Diagnosis is by history and exclusion of other disorders clinically and by cystoscopy and biopsy. With treatment, most patients improve, but cure is rare. Treatment varies but...

Interstitial cystitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by daytime and nighttime urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain of unknown etiology. Interstitial cystitis has no clear etiology or pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria for the syndrome remain undefined.

Interstitial cystitis (in-tur-STISH-ul sis-TIE-tis) is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain. The condition is a part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition that causes painful urinary symptoms. Symptoms and severity can vary. Some people may have only mild discomfort, or feel tenderness or pressure in the bladder or pelvis. Others may experience intense bladder pain, urgent or frequent needs to urinate, or pain during sexual intercourse....

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a chronic, often debilitating clinical syndrome of urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain. The condition is typified by exacerbations, remissions, and varying degrees of symptom severity, though most patients present with several months or years of symptoms. Pain generally...