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 ...

Treatment for interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), includes lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods and managing stress. A doctor may also suggest medications, bladder ...

Interstitial cystitis and endometriosis can cause similar symptoms, like chronic pelvic pain, lower back pain, and pain during sex. Interstitial cystitis is a painful disorder affecting your bladder.

November is Bladder Health Month, and the Urology Care Foundation (UCF), the official foundation of the American Urological Association, is lifting the lid on bladder health--flushing out myths, ...

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 ...

Individuals with lupus may be at a higher risk of developing interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, and pressure in the bladder. Interstitial cystitis, also ...

(BPT) - It was the everyday struggles that really got to Peggy Smith. Smith couldn’t even make it to the grocery store without stopping to find a bathroom, let alone enjoy activities with her family ...

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for ...

Urinary tract infections are painful, inconvenient and incredibly common. For decades, doctors haven’t had any leads on why, even after several rounds of antibiotics, UTI pain can linger. Now they do.