By: Paula Smith | 2011-05-10 | Alternative Medicine Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful, chronic bladder condition that is affecting millions of people. Its cause is unknown that is why people can't figure out on how to prevent having interstitial cystitis. a combination of treatments given by your health care provider is the best way of relieving the discomfort brought by interstitial cystitis. These combinations include physical therapy, dietary supplements intake, bladder training, oral medications, and a set of exercise will help you in r read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Alternative Medicine Interstitial cystitis (IC) and chronic pelvic pain is based on a healthy diet. In fact, there is no set "IC Diet" per se. And, research about the link between IC and food is very limited. However, many people with IC report that certain foods appear to irritate their bladder and cause their IC to flare. And, they find that making a few strategic changes to what they eat and drink can help control IC symptoms and flare-ups. read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Diseases and Conditions Different hypotheses exist about the etiology and pathogenesis. Since there is no pathognomonic marker, diagnosis of interstitial cystitis is a combination of typical patient history and exclusion of differential diagnoses. Cystoscopy and biopsies are not specific; however, they can provide useful information on extent and aid in treatment choice. Interstitial cystitis is more common than previously thought and is often diagnosed only when pain, frequency, and urgency become continuous and sever read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Allergies Special diet should include in the daily intake for Interstitial Cystitis. The prescribed dietary should exclude meat, fish and poultry. They produce uric acid. Most cases of food poisoning and infections, which may lead to gastritis and colitis, are also caused by the flesh foods. In case of chronic cystitis, the patient should commence the treatment of strict adherence to the dietary program, designed to cleanse the blood and other tissues and at the same time provide a rich source of natural read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Mental health Interstitial cystitis (IC) causes recurring discomfort in the bladder and surrounding pelvic region. It's like having a chronic bladder infection - everyday, all the time. But all that's really known is that IC is a chronic inflammation of the lining and walls of the bladder and that there is yet no known cause or medical cure. read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Medicine Interstitial cystitis (IC) treatment primarily involves managing patients' symptoms in order to improve their quality of life. This difficult-to-treat disease, with an etiology as yet undefined, is a benign disorder that, none theless, can have devastating effects on a patient's physical and mental health. Although urinary frequency and urgency (both symptoms of overactive bladder) are problematic for the patient, pain remains the hallmark of this disease and can be difficult to manage, which is read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Medicine Interstitial cystitis disease is an apparently unrelated group of symptoms, comprising urgency, nocturia, abnormal emptying, frequency, low abdominal pain and deep dyspareunia, arising from laxity in the uterosacral ligaments. interstitial cystitis is a chronic illness for which we do not have a full understanding in terms of etiology or management. interstitial cystitis occurs predominantly in women between 40-60 years, and in a ratio of 9:1 of women to men. The chronic nature of the interstiti read more
By: Tamim | 2010-12-03 | Medicine Interstitial Cystitis is one of the commonly occurring diseases. But, it can be cured by following few effective tips. read more
By: Tamim | 2010-12-03 | Medicine Interstitial Cystitis is very common in women, but men are also affected though less in number. It can be cured using cranberry juice. read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Men's Health By follow a particular diet for interstitial cystitis would greatly help to reduce the ill effects of the condition. Because the lining of the bladder is damaged, it is prudent to avoid irritants such as spicy food and alcohol. One unique problem associated with interstitial cystitis is the problem an individual faces when consuming healthy foods as well. Foods that include citrus fruits, potassium rich foods, foods containing vitamin C and foods containing any B vitamins are all associated with read more
By: Tamim | 2010-11-18 | Medicine Interstitial Cystitis is a common disease spread almost all around the glob. Treating this not a major issue as this can be treated very easily. read more
By: Tamim | 2011-01-07 | Medicine Interstitial cystitis is a painful disease, which ends all beauty and taste of life. The pain this disease carries to you cannot let us enjoy the life. This article lets you know how to cure interstitial cystitis. read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Diseases and Conditions IC can be managed by a series of methods which are depending upon need of patient. Which option is feasible can rely on the basis of case to case basis, these including: read more
By: Paula Smith | 2011-04-04 | Diseases and Conditions Interstitial cystitis, or IC, is a disorder resulting in mild to severe pain and pressure in the bladder and the pelvic area. Women 30 to 40 years of age with irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia are most affected, but it also affects men and children. Symptoms vary and flare up when triggered by allergies, menstruation, sexual activity and stress. For immediate pain relief of severe flare-ups, baking soda is fast and effective. read more
By: Tamim | 2010-10-20 | Diseases and Conditions There are many different kinds of cures for interstitial cystitis, but the problem for both doctors and the patient is that a number of different kinds of treatments must be tried first to zero in on the right one. read more