61. Clinical Updates 11-4-96: INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS: Oral Drug Effective For 38% Win interstitial cystitis. ROCKVILLE, Md.The first oral agent for relief of chronic interstitial cystitis has won the FDA’s approval. http://www.physweekly.com/archive/96/11_04_96/cu3.html

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS Oral drug effective for 38% wins okay ROCKVILLE, Md. The drug, says the maker, will cost patients about $5 a day. -Mark Bloom back to top

62. Urologic And Male Genital Diseases Cystitis. Cystitis, Interstitial. About interstitial cystitis NIDDK/NIH (US). The interstitial cystitis Network. The interstitial cystitis Association. http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/C12.html

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63. Dr Roby's Hormone Center: Interstitial Cystitis Treatment interstitial cystitis Allergy causes softtissue swelling and irritation. This is what is referred to as interstitial cystitis. http://www.onlineallergycenter.com/interstitialcystitis/

Caution! Visit Microsoft's Web site to obtain the newest version of Internet Explorer, or visit Visiting this web site without first upgrading your browser may result in unreliable behavior. Dr. Roby's Hormone Center Home Page To Schedule an Appointment Prescriptions Speaking Engagements ... About Dr. Roby Dr. Roby Treats Asthma Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Fibromyalgia Interstitial Cystitis ... Symptoms More Articles Bioidentical Hormones Sublingual Drops Ear Infections Cold or Allergy? ... WebMD Transcript Help Me! Ask Dr Roby FAQ Index Infertility Study Newsletter Wellness Store Online Store Resources Links Recommended Reading Physician Protocol Access Research Abstracts and Articles ... Sitemap Physician Login: Login or Join now Got a Question? E-mail Dr. Roby Web site of Dr. Russell Roby Interstitial Cystitis Allergy causes soft-tissue swelling and irritation. It causes irritation of mucus membrane, in the eyes, ears, nose and throat, and in the urinary tract. When there is irritation in the throat, there is disruption of the tissue integrity and severe irritation may result. The most obvious example is the chronic "sore throat" that many allergy suffers experience. The constant mucus drainage and resultant histamine release result in tiny disruptions in the protective surface layers of the mucus membrane lining the throat. This disruption makes the sensitive subsurface layers susceptible to irritants such as spices or acid foods like hot sauce and orange juice. And that leads to even more irritation and even hemorrhagic tissue changes (bleeding). This disruption also allows the ordinarily harmless bacteria that are necessary for digestion to set up local infections in the irritated tissues.

64. Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis, Definition. interstitial cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, believed to be associated with an autoimmune or allergic response. http://www.kron4.com/Global/story.asp?S=1230070

65. Fast Facts On Interstitial Cystitis - DrDonnica.com - The First Name In Women's Dr. Donnica Moore outlines the definition of interstitial cystitis, how IC is diagnosed, as well as the treatment options available. interstitial cystitis. http://www.drdonnica.com/fastfacts/00005140.htm

We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Interstitial Cystitis Based on information from the Interstitial Cystitis Association Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder wall that frequently goes undiagnosed. The cause of IC is unknown. No treatment is uniformly effective for patients with IC. Although many treatments options are available, only one treatment (Elmiron) is specifically FDA-approved to treat the symptoms of IC. The majority of patients who are properly diagnosed and treated obtain relief. Symptoms of IC:  bladder pain, urinary urgency, day and night frequency (up to 60 times per day), suprapubic (lower abdominal) or perineal (area between scrotum and anus in men, or vagina and anus in women) pain and pressure. Sexual intercourse can be painful. More than 700,000 Americans have IC. Average age of onset is 40. Twenty-five percent of patients with IC are under the age of 30. Ninety percent of IC patients are women, however preliminary studies of men with nonbacterial prostatitis indicate that they may actually have IC as well.

66. Interstitial Cystitis - DrDonnica.com - The First Name In Women's Health, Inters Mission Privacy Policy Sponsors Press Room What s New? Contact Us. HON Code We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here. interstitial cystitis. http://www.drdonnica.com/resources/00005136.htm

We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here Interstitial Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis Association - Founded in 1984, the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is a not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing patient and physician educational information and programs, patient support, public awareness and, most importantly, research funding. Books on Amazon.com - Search Amazon.com for books on incontinence. Home Today on DrDonnica.com Meet Dr. Donnica TV Appearances ... Contact Us

67. Interstitial Cystitis Often Difficult To Diagnose, Treat By keywords urology interstitial cystitis. Receive HealthLink via email! Subscribe now . interstitial cystitis Often Difficult to Diagnose, Treat. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/919713802.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Wellness/Lifestyle Kidneys Women's Health By keywords: urology interstitial cystitis Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Interstitial Cystitis Often Difficult to Diagnose, Treat Q: I'm a 37-year-old woman with a frustrating problem that has only been recently diagnosed. For years I've experienced urinary frequency, urgency and lower abdominal pain. After visits to several doctors over many years, I've been told I have interstitial cystitis and have started on a series of treatments that are showing some promise. What is interstitial cystitis and why is it so hard to diagnose and treat? A: Your experience is not an uncommon one. Interstitial cystitis, or IC, is often difficult to diagnose and to treat satisfactorily. According to Russell Lawson, MD, former professor and chief of urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, IC should be suspected when a patient has problems that mimic a urinary tract infection – such as burning, frequency and urgency – but with negative urine cultures and no response to antibiotic therapy. At that point your physician should consider the possibility of IC and send you to a urologist for consultation. Urologists often use a procedure called cystoscopy to visualize the detrusor muscle and bladder wall. The detrusor muscle helps to empty the bladder and a cystoscopy will help to evaluate its current level of functioning. Key findings include the discovery of inflammation in the detrusor and a reduced bladder capacity.

68. Female Urology: Interstitial Cystitis Overview. interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bladder that results in symptoms of urgency, frequency, and pain. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/urology/patients/female/cystitis/default.htm

Female Urology Pre-Visit Form Urinary Incontinence Urinary Tract Infection ... Quality Indicators Overview Therapy Research Overview Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bladder that results in symptoms of urgency, frequency, and pain. Several causes have been proposed for this disease, including immune and/or neural dysfunction, infectious agents, and alterations in the permeability of the tissue lining the inside of the bladder (urothelium). It is currently thought that two or more of these factors may be involved with the progression of the disease. Treatments for IC are limited, and researchers at the Clinic are currently investigating several new substances that may effectively relieve the pain associated with debilitating disorder. Please print out this research questionnaire , complete it, and bring it with you to your appointment. Directions to Glickman Urological Institute Locations Cleveland Clinic Home Contact Us Privacy Statement September 6, 2002

69. BioMed Central | Abstract | Interstitial Cystitis Antiproliferative Factor (APF) interstitial cystitis antiproliferative factor (APF) as a cellcycle modulator Hani H Rashid 1 , Jay E Reeder 1 , 2 , Mary JO Connell 2 , Chen-Ou Zhang 3 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2490/4/3/abstract

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Volume 4 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Pre-publication history Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references Post a comment PubMed record ... Related articles in PubMed Search PubMed For Rashid HH Reeder JE O'Connell MJ Zhang CO ... Keay SK Key E-mail Corresponding author Research article Interstitial cystitis antiproliferative factor (APF) as a cell-cycle modulator Hani H Rashid Jay E Reeder Mary J O'Connell Chen-Ou Zhang Edward M Messing and Susan K Keay Department of Urology, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA BMC Urology Abstract Background Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder disorder of unknown etiology. Antiproliferative factor (APF), a peptide found in the urine of IC patients, has previously been shown to decrease incorporation of thymidine by normal bladder epithelial cells. This study was performed to determine the effect of APF on the cell cycle of bladder epithelial cells so as to better understand its antiproliferative activity. Methods Explant cultures from normal bladder biopsy specimens were exposed to APF or mock control. DNA cytometry was performed using an automated image analysis system. Cell cycle phase fractions were calculated from the DNA frequency distributions and compared by two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).

70. Entrez PubMed Click here to read interstitial cystitis antiproliferative factor (APF) as a cellcycle modulator. Rashid HH, Reeder JE, O Connell http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/15068487

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71. Intersitial Cystitis In People: interstitial cystitis in Veterinary Medicine. Clinical Signs. A syndrome similar to human interstitial cystitis is now recognized http://www.newmanveterinary.com/intersit.html

Introduction This brief overview of Idiopathic Human Intersitial Cystitis is taken from the publication Infect. Urol. I have downloaded and for a variety of reasons edited a version of that publication , which you may read, realizing that the original article has been adulterated . This information should be of use to veterinarians as a similar- -possibly identicalsyndrome ( Feline Idiopathic Cystitis ) has been documented in cats some of whom have been erroneously diagnosed with a behavioral inappropriate urination problem. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) primarily affects women (approximately 90% of cases) though a related condition, Prostatodynia, occurs in men. Symptoms include chronic dysuria, pollakauria,pelvic pain/bladder discomfort, reduced bladder capacity, and the absence of documented urinary tract infection A large numner of victims complain of concurrent musculoskeletal pain and of fatigue. Men may also experience rectal or pelvic pain without laboratory evidence of infection or of inflammation in urine or prostatic fluids. About 20% of effected people will experience spontaneous remission. Etiology Theories regarding the cause of human IC include autoimmune infection toxin ischemia and defect in the bladder glycosaminoglycan protective layer synthesis AutoImmunity This appears to be the most popular theory . An antinuclear antibody has been found in the sera of patients with IC that matches one found in patients with suspected immune-mediated arthralgia/myalgia raising the issue of a possible common autoantigen. It is most interesting that a large portion of IC patients complain of concurrent musculoskeletal/ joint stiffness!

72. Interstitial Cystitis - Urological Disorders Health Guide Urological Disorders. interstitial cystitis (IC). What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? interstitial cystitis (IC) is complex, chronic http://www.umm.edu/urology-info/intersti.htm

Urological Disorders Urogenital Disorders... Analgesic Nephropathy Cystocele ... Site Index Related Resources Within UMM Urology Urological Disorders Interstitial Cystitis (IC) What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is complex, chronic disorder characterized by an inflamed, or irritated, bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, decreased bladder capacity, glomerulations (pinpoint bleeding) and, in rare cases, ulcers in the bladder lining. IC may also be known as: painful bladder syndrome frequency-urgency-dysuria syndrome An estimated 500,000 people have IC, and about 90 percent of them are women. People of any age can be affected with IC, although it is rare in children. About two-thirds of patients are in their 20's, 30's, or 40's. There is no evidence that the disorder is hereditary, or genetically passed from parent to child. What are some of the types of IC? IC symptoms and severity vary greatly. It is believed that it may be several diseases, not just one. Two types of IC are usually diagnosed and listed below: nonulcerative IC: this is the most common type of IC, and usually affects young to middle-age women who have a normal, near normal, or increased bladder capacity. Glomerulations can be seen in the bladder wall.

73. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis. VOL 114 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 2003 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. Download For more information on interstitial cystitis. American http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2003/12_03/pn_cystitis.htm

Interstitial cystitis VOL 114 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 2003 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE Download this Patient Note in PDF format (64K file) You feel discomfort and pain in the area of your bladder and pelvis. You have to urinate much more often than other people, even on days when you don't drink that much water; sometimes you feel you won't make it to the bathroom in time. Your doctor tells you that you have interstitial cystitis, a disease that affects between 450,000 and 700,000 people in the United States. An often misunderstood condition that is easily confused with other diseases, it wasn't recognized by doctors until about 20 years ago. What is interstitial cystitis? An inflammation of the bladder wall, interstitial cystitis is thought to result from the breakdown of a layer of protein that normally protects the bladder lining from toxins in urine. The toxins irritate the bladder wall, which bleeds and can become scarred and stiff. At this stage, the bladder can't expand normally and can't hold as much urine as it used to. What causes interstitial cystitis?

74. Go Ask Alice!: Interstitial Cystitis Women s sexual health. interstitial cystitis. Originally Published May 03, 2002 / Updated on May 21, 2004. Printer Friendly Version. Hi Alice,. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2137.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser Women's sexual health Interstitial cystitis Originally Published: May 03, 2002 Hi Alice, For about three years now it burns every time I urinate. It hurts before and after. I have been to the doctors and I do not have an STD or UTI. It has got to the point that it wakes me up out of a dead sleep. It feels like a knife is stabbing me, and I can't sit, lay down, or move at all. I was wondering if you knew what else it could be. Thanks. Dear Reader, What you describe may be a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder called interstitial cystitis (IC). Symptoms of IC vary from case to case, but often include mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness, or even intense pain in the bladder and surrounding area. People, usually women, who have IC may also experience a frequent and urgent need to urinate. A relatively newly recognized disorder, IC has been a diagnosis for only about 20 years now, and is difficult to diagnose correctly. Because symptoms vary so widely, many scientists believe IC is a syndrome rather than a specific disease. Most scientists also do not believe that interstitial cystitis is caused by bacteria, and there are many theories on what does cause IC. We do know, however, that IC is neither a psychosomatic nor a stress-related disorder. In this case, it is important to see a urologist, who would have to diagnose IC through a process of ruling out other possibilities. An extensive list of other, similar disorders that need to be checked off the list before a diagnosis of IC can be made include bacterial cystitis (urinary tract infection), bladder cancer, kidney problems and kidney stones, tuberculosis, vaginal infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), endometriosis, radiation cystitis, and neurological disorders. A urologist may also perform a cystoscopy (an examination of the bladder with a tube) to check for hemorrhages on the bladder wall. These occur in about 95 percent of patients with IC.

75. Interstitial Cystitis - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia interstitial cystitis. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, though several theories have been advanced (these include autoimmune, neutitic, allergic). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstitial_cystitis

Interstitial cystitis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Interstitial cystitis , a urinary bladder disease of unknown cause characterised by pelvic pain, urinary frequency (as often as every 30 minutes), pain with sexual intercourse, but no pain with urination. It is more common in women (20 : 1) than in men. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, though several theories have been advanced (these include autoimmune, neutitic, allergic). The theory garnering the most current support is that of the missing bladder lining. Normally, the bladder has an inner, mucous, lining. When this lining goes missing (for unknown reasons), urinary chemicals can "leach" into surrounding tissues causing pain and urinary symptoms. Treatment is oriented toward replacing the presumed missing lining with medication, avoidance of bladder irritants such as dietary spices and alcohol, stress reduction, and pain management. This article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it Views Article Discussion Edit History Personal tools Log in Navigation Main Page Community portal Current events Recent changes ... Donations Search Toolbox What links here Related changes Special pages This page was last modified 04:52, 18 Apr 2004.

76. SupportPath.com: Interstitial Cystitis SupportPath.com, interstitial cystitis. Also called Hunner s Syndrome, Hunner s Ulcer. None Listed. Clinical Trials Research on interstitial cystitis http://www.supportpath.com/sl_i/interstitial_cystitis.htm

Interstitial Cystitis Also called: Hunner's Syndrome, Hunner's Ulcer Other topics of interest on SupportPath.com: Autoimmune Disorders Chronic Pain Nutrition About Us ... here Online Communities / Message Boards... Interstitial Cystitis Network: ICN Message Boards Website: http://www.ic-network.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi Description: Part of IC Network . You must register to post messages. Date Added: 06/30/2002 Online Chats... Note: Regularly scheduled chats are listed on our NEW Online Events Calendar Links in this section are primarily to chat rooms open 24/7 which may or may not be moderated. Interstitial Cystitis Network: ICN Chat Room Website: http://www.ic-network.com/chat/icnchat1.html Description: This browser-based (JAVA) chat room is part of IC Network . Their schedule of chats is here Date Added: 06/30/2002 Usenet Groups... Note: Your browser must be properly configured to access Usenet groups from this site. alt.support.inter-cystitis Website: news:alt.support.inter-cystitis Description: Usenet support group for this condition. Date Added: 06/15/2002 Mailing Lists...

77. Women's Health Matters Network: Health Centres: Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis is a condition in which the walls of the bladder are irritated and inflamed. Although it is often initially http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/pelvic_health/i-cystitis/

Cervical Dysplasia Chronic Pelvic Pain Endometriosis Fibroids Incontinence Interstitial Cystitis Ovarian Cysts PCOS PID Pelvic Prolapse Vulvodynia Interstitial cystitis is a condition in which the walls of the bladder are irritated and inflamed. Although it is often initially diagnosed as a bladder infection, interstitial cystitis does not appear to be directly caused by an infection. It is a relatively uncommon condition affecting approximately one person in 3000. Ninety percent of those diagnosed with interstitial cystitis are women. Women of any age can have interstitial cystitis but it is most often diagnosed during a woman's reproductive years. Interstitial cystitis can be very painful and is often one of the underlying causes of chronic pelvic pain . It may also be more common in women with other chronic health conditions including: irritable bowel syndrome rheumatoid arthritis fibromyalgia asthma and allergies systemic lupus erythematosus Most women with the condition experience pain, which often increases as the bladder fills and may be relieved by urination. A woman with interstitial cystitis may also have a constant pain in the bladder, abdomen, lower back, vagina, or thighs.

78. Women's Health Matters Network: Health Centres: Interstitial Cystitis: FAQs Is interstitial cystitis related to cancer? No, there is no evidence that interstitial cystitis is associated with cancer. Women http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/pelvic_health/i-cystitis/FAQs/

Is interstitial cystitis related to cancer? No, there is no evidence that interstitial cystitis is associated with cancer. Women with interstitial cystitis (IC) do not have an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Does interstitial cystitis affect fertility and pregnancy? There are no studies that suggest that interstitial cystitis influences fertility - although it may affect your interest in sexual activity. A survey done by the Interstitial Cystitis Association found that although women reported a mild increase in symptoms during pregnancy, this primarily related to urinary frequency. Pain increases were not reported. Some women are actually freed from symptoms of IC during pregnancy and breast-feeding suggesting a hormonal component to the disease. For more details in interstitial cystitis and pregnancy see the ICA fact sheet Interstitial Cystitis and Pregnancy My interstitial cystitis is interfering with my sexual life. Is there anything I can try?

79. MayoClinic.com - Interstitial Cystitis Frequent urination and pelvic pain may indicate interstitial cystitis, a chronic bladder inflammation. interstitial cystitis By Mayo Clinic staff Overview http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00497

80. Diagnosing And Treating Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis. If only it were as simple as a urinary tract infection. Telltale signs of interstitial cystitis. http://www.health.harvard.edu/hhp/article/content.do?name=WN0504d

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