Question 1

how do you treat interstitial cystitis?

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Treating IC: It depends on the degree/extent of the condition in an individual:  in mild cases aggressive hydration and avoidance of dietary "triggers" (potassium/spicy/acidic foods) may be enough.  "hydrodistention" is noted to stimulate repair in some pts.  The only fda approved medication is elmiron (pentosan).  Some patients respond to intravesical tx and some may lose the bladders.....

Question 2

what is interstitial cystitis caused by?

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Breakdown in GAG: There is a breakdown in the gag layer of the bladder. Gag stands for glucoseaminoglycan and it is a  microscopic layer that is supposed to help with protection of the mucous layer of the bladder. There is a lot of research going into this area and there is a significant connection between interstitial cystitis and endometriosis.  Right now we are managing the symptoms as best we can. No cure yet!

Question 3

does cysta q work for interstitial cystitis?

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Yes: For some patients work as long as they stick with diet modification.

Question 4

what do you recommend for interstitial cystitis?

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Good Treatment: Interstitial cystitis, i.C., is a really difficult problem that can cause a lot of issues. Usually the hardest part is finding a good physician to help with this. Once you have a good, caring physician, usually treatment is multifactorial......Diet changes, medicines, lifestyle changes. Look for physicians who are in the american urogynecologic society and the society of gynecologic surgeons.

Question 5

how to know if i have got interstitial cystitis?

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See your doctor: Diagnosis of interstitial cystitis require exclusion of infection, urinary stone, urinary tumors and other urinary pathology. Please consult this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/interstitial-cystitis/basics/definition/con-20022439

Question 6

which foods affect interstitial cystitis the most?

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See list: Alcohol, artificial sweeteners, coffee, citrus juices, cranberry juice, hot peppers, side and spicy food.  However, not everyone will "flare" with everything on the list.  Some people will flair with items not on the list.  I would suggest a food diary and an elimination diet.  These tools will help you gain control over your life.

Question 7

how likely is interstitial cystitis passed on to children?

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Not likely: Interstitial cystitis is not considered a hereditary disease. The cause of i.C. Is not known. There may be a gene that makes one more prone to getting i.C., but such a gene has not been found. If one's i.C. Is due to a second disease, such as some autoimmune disease, that second disease may be familial and cause i.C. To run in that particular family. The role of environmental factors is not known.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: interstitial cystitis?

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Bladder wall inflamm: "cystitis" describes inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection of the urine and the inner lining of the bladder.  Much less commonly there are inflammatory conditions affecting the wall of the bladder under its lining, including the muscle tissue.  Some of these cases are due to infections but many are not.

Question 9

is interstitial cystitis fatal?

Accepted Answer

No: Can be very unpleasant and would only be fatal if subject committed suicide.

Question 10

is interstitial cystitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an inflammation not an infection.

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