Selby is riding to raise awareness, and funds, for suffers of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), often referred to
as Painful Bladder Syndrome.
Brian was riding to raise awareness, and funds, for suffers of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), often referred to
as Painful Bladder Syndrome.
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is also known
as painful bladder syndrome, and as many as 12 million women in the U.S. are estimated to have it.
Not exact matches
Also known
as interstitial cystitis (IC),
painful bladder syndrome is a chronic
bladder problem that causes pain and pressure below the belly button.
It is important to note that other conditions such
as irritable bowel
syndrome, endometriosis,
painful bladder, urinary tract infections, changes with menopause, tense pelvic floor muscles or scar tissue can all create pelvic pain.
* Quick women's health note: If you have
painful bladder syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis) or any problems with urinary urgency / frequency, citrus fruits may aggravate your condition
as they can irritate the
bladder lining in certain individuals.
CPPS can result from a variety of factors including traumatic injury such
as car accidents or falls, injuries sustained during pregnancy or childbirth, a history of
painful periods or endometriosis, a history of chronic urinary tract infections or yeast infections, interstitial cystitis (
painful bladder syndrome), psychological trauma, or a history of physical or sexual abuse.
Dr.
As - Sanie says it's important to know that pelvic pain isn't always caused by endometriosis, and that even when it is, the disease often overlaps with other
painful conditions including irritable bowel
syndrome, cystitis (inflammation of the
bladder), and pelvic - floor disorders.