Painful Bladder
Or Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. The actual cause of IC is unknown, and it does not respond to conventional antibiotic therapy like common cystitis, also known as urinary tract infection. IC can affect people of any age, sex, or race. It is, however, more prevalent in women. Recent studies suggest that there may be 1,000,000 or more cases in the United States.