Is interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome serious?

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IC/PBS can severely interfere with a person's quality of life, but you cannot die from it. In addition, there is no link between IC/PBS and cancer. However, in addition to physical symptoms and discomfort, IC/PBS can cause depression. Work with your doctor to find a treatment to relieve the symptoms of IC/PBS.

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Interstitial cystitis, sometimes referred to as painful bladder syndrome, affects approximately one ...

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Scientists are still researching causes of IC/PBS, but they have several theories. Some researchers ...

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Interstitial cystitis, similar to or sometimes known as painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), is a cond...

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Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)

Interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder syndrome, mostly affects women. It is a recurring syndrome that causes bladder pressure and pain and frequent painful urination. The symptoms resemble the signs of a urinary tract infection, but urine cultures usually show no bacteria. There is no single known treatment for interstitial cystitis, so you might need to try several combinations of treatment to find what works for your symptoms.

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