Interstitial cystitis, the fire down below
I once heard interstitial cystitis called “the fire down below,” and if you ask someone who suffers from the condition, they are likely to agree. Interstitial cystitis (IC for short) also goes by the very scientific name of painful bladder syndrome, and can affect men, women, and children alike, but it’s more common in women and has no known cure. IC causes bladder pain, pressure and pelvic pressure that can range from mild and slightly uncomfortable to severe and life-changing. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to fight the symptoms of IC and help keep flare ups from occurring. (more…)