There are many people today that suffer from a bladder condition called Interstitial Cystitis.
Generally, more women then men are the ones to show signs of this bladder condition.
Some of those people may not even be aware that they have such a condition.
They may feel they just have a bad UTI (urinary tract infection) and put off going to seek diagnosis and treatment.
Below is a list of the symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis that you may experience if you suffer with this condition.
Many researchers believe that many different diseases cause it.
In recent years, this illness has even been called Painful Bladder Syndrome, or PBS, as it describes the cases that are extremely painful but these cases do not meet the guidelines of Interstitial Cystitis.
If you feel you are showing symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis, then you should seek the advice of a trusted medical professional.
Together, you and your doctor can decide on the best treatment for your particular condition.
Do not take this condition lightly thinking you just have a bladder infection, as there are treatments to help you live a pain free life.
Many people who go for one of the many treatment options report to have little to no symptoms once treatment is over.
Talk with your doctor to see what medical route you should take.
Generally, more women then men are the ones to show signs of this bladder condition.
Some of those people may not even be aware that they have such a condition.
They may feel they just have a bad UTI (urinary tract infection) and put off going to seek diagnosis and treatment.
Below is a list of the symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis that you may experience if you suffer with this condition.
- Urgent feeling and need to urinate.
Feeling like you constantly have to go to the restroom.
No matter whether it is daytime or nighttime, the urgency is still there.
- Constant pressure, tenderness and pain around and in the bladder.
The pelvis and perineum (the area between the testicles and anus or the vagina and the anus) can also be very painful and tender or sore.
- A smaller bladder, so to speak.
You can't seem to hold as much urine as you did before.
Once you get a little bit in your bladder, you have the feeling that you need to use the bathroom.
- Bladder hurts when having sexual intercourse.
- Men may experience tenderness or pain in the testicles or the penis.
- Women may experience severe symptoms just before their menstrual cycle.
- If you are under stress, you may find that your symptoms will become more severe.
The stress does not cause the symptoms but can definitely make them much worse.
Many researchers believe that many different diseases cause it.
In recent years, this illness has even been called Painful Bladder Syndrome, or PBS, as it describes the cases that are extremely painful but these cases do not meet the guidelines of Interstitial Cystitis.
If you feel you are showing symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis, then you should seek the advice of a trusted medical professional.
Together, you and your doctor can decide on the best treatment for your particular condition.
Do not take this condition lightly thinking you just have a bladder infection, as there are treatments to help you live a pain free life.
Many people who go for one of the many treatment options report to have little to no symptoms once treatment is over.
Talk with your doctor to see what medical route you should take.
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