March 3, 2011 — A greater understanding of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) has led to the development of the first-ever clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of the ...

If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)-a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder-you know the discomfort can be intense. So much so, the condition has another moniker: bladder pain ...

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 ...

Often confused with other conditions, this disorder is one of the most difficult to diagnose and treat in primary care. Two experts offer guidance. Q: Why is IC one of the most difficult diagnoses to ...

Those with interstitial cystitis show worse symptom severity, bladder function. (HealthDay News) — Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) vary in clinical manifestation, according to ...

Visible blood in the urine is not a typical symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC). However, in some cases, lab tests may show microscopic blood in the urine of people with IC. Doctors refer to blood ...

LAS VEGAS — Is interstitial cystitis (IC) an autoimmune disorder? New evidence suggests at least for some patients, the answer is yes. Researchers have discovered a potential antigen involved in the ...

Sustained response seen up to 6 months after injection. (HealthDay News) — Injected micronized amnion/chorion bilayer (AC) product significantly reduces time to symptom relief in patients with ...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imbrium Therapeutics L.P. (“Imbrium”), a subsidiary of Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”), has achieved last patient last visit in its Phase 1b study of the ...

Yes, cystitis, also known as bladder inflammation, can cause protein in the urine. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract, which includes the bladder.