Interstitial Cystitis

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Interstitial Cystitis(Free Handout)

Overview

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder that causes frequent, urgent, and painful urination with or without pelvic discomfort. The natural lining of the bladder (epithelium) is protected from toxins in the urine by a coating of enzymes (mucopolysaccharides) called the GAG (glycoaminoglycan) layer.

In IC, this protective layer is defective, allowing toxins to penetrate ...Read the full article