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Interstitial Cystitis Definition
Common names:
  • Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
  • Cystitis Interstitial
  • Interstitial Cystitis
A person with interstitial cystitis has long-standing inflammation of the bladder, without a known cause. Interstitial cystitis is more common in females. There is no cure for interstitial cystitis, and it tends to worsen slowly over time.

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Last Updated: May 20, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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