Symptoms- Abdominal pain Frequent urination Pain between the scrotum and anus in men (perineum) Painful intercourse Pelvic Pain in women Pelvic pressure or discomfort Urinary incontinence Urinary urgency Urinating small amounts Causes-
The exact cause of interstitial cystitis is not clearly understood. It occurs due to probable factors that are Allergies Autoimmune disorders Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) Damage to the bladder lining Excessive stretching of the bladder Fibromyalgia Frequent bacterial infections Hypersensitivity or inflammation of pelvic nerves Irritable bowel syndrome Lupus Presence of abnormal substances in the urine Trauma or injury to the spinal cord Trauma to the bladder lining from surgical procedures Vascular (blood vessel) disease Weakened or dysfunctional pelvic floor muscles Specialists to visit Gynecologist and Obstetrician Physiotherapist Urologist