Interstitial Cystitis Bladder Genitourinary Disorders

Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall. Its cause is unknown and so is its cure. Common cystitis is a urinary tract infection caused by bacteria and is usually successfully treated with antibiotics. Unlike common cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis is believed not to be caused by bacteria, and it does not respond to conventional antibiotic therapy. Interstitial Cystitis can affect people of any age, race or sex. It is most commonly found in women.

• Bladder Infection Association - Exploration of the relationship between bladder infections and bladder cancer with causes and links to appropriate research.
  
• Univ. or Maryland IC Research Center - Considered a leading IC research centers in the world, the Univ. of Maryland offers several studies for patients to participate in, including a study on the role of genetics and IC.
  
• The Methodist Hospital - Interstitial Cystitis - What it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
  
• Digital Urology Journal - A look at urethral syndrome and interstitial cystitis, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
  
• IC Information Center - Information about this not-for-profit organization as well as about interstitial cystitis.
  
• Pelvic Pain Study - Provides an overview of a clinical research study that is evaluating a potential treatment for Interstitial Cystitis.
  
• Urologic Pelvic Pain Collaborative Research Network - This website shares in depth information on two key federal research projects, the IC and Prostatitis Collaborative Research Networks. Learn about new, federal funded research projects here.
  
• European Society For the Study of IC - A professional research organization dedicated to interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome in Europe.
  
• Intercyst.org - Support services, news, and information about IC.
  
• National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse - In depth look at interstitial cystitis and its causes, types, diagnosis and treatment.
  
• Urotoday - Information on prevalence and epidemiology, treatment, diagnosis and etiology of interstitial cystitis.
  
• Citrus Valley Interstitial Cystitis Support Group - Dedicated to bringing order and control to ones life if the medical conditions labeled IC and/or chronic pelvic pain is the diagnosis. FAQs, links, a doctor's corner, and meeting dates and notes.
  
• Interstitial Cystitis: Progress Against Disabling Bladder Condition - A case history of a woman from age 20-46. Informative reading followed by a history of this disease, its diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
  
• Woman's Diagnostic Cyber: Interstitial Cystitis - Disease profile contains incidence, cause, description, differentiating features and treatment.
  
• Cystitis Research Center - Dedicated to helping Interstitial Cystitis patients, or those having chronic bladder problems such as pelvic pain, urinary frequency, burning, urethral symptoms, or urgency and pressure. Find new patient, doctor, and laboratory information, research and d
  
• Interstitial Cystitis Network - Archive of information, including patient materials, a research library, physician resources, support chats, message boards, and live conferences.
  
• The Angry Bladder - Created and maintained by a woman with interstitial cystitis. Offers an introductory look at living with IC, mixed with gentle humor.
  
• Interstitial Cystitis Association - Based in Maryland, USA, and providing educational information for patients and health professionals, as well as details of research, treatments and public awareness campaigns.
  
• Bladder Pain - Educational site for those with IC including links.
  
• Interstitial Cystitis Success Stories - Read how one woman healed from this devastating disease. Also invites other patients of IC to share their success stories.
  
• Interstitial Cystitis a Road to Recovery - Developed by two patients of Dr. Matia Brizman, a Doctor of Acupuncture and practitioner of Chinese medicine. For patients suffering the ravages of IC, disease information, and hope for recovery from this disease.
  
• Interstitial Cystitis Chronic Pain - This is an email support group for people with interstitial cystitis and chronic pain. Offers support and updated information when possible.
  
• ICadvice - Interstitial Cystitis patient community providing a forum, recipes, articles, and stories.
  
• HealthLink MCW - Offers a question and answer about Interstitial Cystitis of the bladder.
  
• Confident Choices: Nutrition Education for IC Patients - Created by a registered dietitian to address the unique needs of Interstitial Cystitis patients.
  
  

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