Interstitial Cystitis Directory
Interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome) is a chronic condition that causes pain and frequent urination. Symptoms may temporarily disappear but usually come back. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about IC and its causes, symptoms, treatments, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Interstitial Cystitis
WebMD describes interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Causes and Symptoms of Chronic Pelvic Pain
WebMD explains the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, including the various conditions that may cause it.
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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Questions to Ask
If you have chronic pelvic pain, it is important to ask your doctor the right questions about diagnosis and treatment. WebMD can help.
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Diagnosing Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is not always easy to diagnose. Learn more from WebMD about the tests that may be performed, and the role of specialists in treating pelvic pain.
Slideshows & Images
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Urinary Incontinence in Women
Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is a frustrating problem for more than 13 million Americans, most of them women. Here's a look into the symptoms, causes, and treatments of stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overactive bladder (OAB) in women.
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What's Causing Your Pelvic Pain?
This WebMD slideshow depicts the causes of pelvic pain in women.