Interstitial Cystitis

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Signs and Symptoms

Interstitial cystitis manifests differently in patients. For instance, some people experience chronic pelvic pain, while others do not. Symptoms may intensify as the bladder fills and diminish after urination.

Classic symptoms include the following:

Frequency – urination may exceed 60 times in a 24-hour period
Pain – chronic pelvic, vulvar, urethral, or abdominal discomfort during urination and sex
Urgency – sensation of having to urinate immediat...Read the full article