Question 1

how do i tell the difference between an interstitial cystitis flare up and a bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

Ic: By having your doctor do a urine culture.

Question 2

how can i tell the difference between an interstitial cystitis recurrence and a bladder infection?

Accepted Answer

Good question.: That is a very important distinction. A simple urine test can answer the question. Just drop a urine sample by your doctors office for evaluation.

Question 3

if you have interstitial cystitis will t cause you to have frequent bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: However, the urinary symptoms may make you or your doctor think of infections often, doing more tests, and documenting more episodes.

Question 4

i'm just wondering, if you have interstitial cystitis can it cause you to have bladder infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ic is an inflammation of the bladder wall that is not usually caused by bacteria while a UTI isp caused by bacteria. These can occur simultaneously and this is not an uncommon presentation but may be difficult to discern so see a doctor who specializes in treating ic.

Question 5

not convinced i have interstitial cystitis. my bladder does not have pain when full, only when empty. could there be another explanation. no infection?

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HOW DID YOU: GET THE DIAGNOSIS. WILL NEED A CYSTOSCOPY. IF YOU HAD ONE AND THAT WAS THE DIAGNOSIS AND YOU DON'T AGREE HAVE A SECOND OPINION.

Question 6

can a yeast infection cause an interstitial cystitis flare?

Accepted Answer

Possible: A yeast infection irritates the perineum and would then possibly cause a flare in your interstitial cystitis.  To help, I would recommend treating the yeast infection.

Question 7

have interstitial cystitis (dx w/cystoscopy + hydrodistention). had 3rd instillation today for a bad flare, and when i emptied my bladder an hour later as directed, i had mild burning in my urethra. never happened before. what's up with that?

Accepted Answer

IC with UTI sx: Interstitial cystitis is caused by thickening of the smooth muscle of the bladder secondary to multiple urinary tract infections, generally untreated. The urethra has many pockets which can harbor bacteria, and exercise and/or sexual activity can cause seeding of the bladder, and result in burning in the urethra. Get a urine culture to be certain.

Question 8

can interstitial cystitis cause bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Studies do not include a risk of cancer of the bladder.

Question 9

what are the symptoms if a person having interstitial cystitis or bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

See below: These are two completely separate issues. Interstitial cystitis is continued pain and inflammation, suggestive of uti, but without evidence of uti.  Bladder cancer is often silent, manifested only with unexplained blood in the urine.  Bladder cancer is diagnosed by cystoscopy.

Question 10

how long does it take for interstitial cystitis inflammation of the bladder to go away?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some patients have symptoms for tears while others seem to have periodic episodes of symptoms.

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I'm just wondering, if you have interstitial cystitis can it cause you to have bladder infections?

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Not convinced i have interstitial cystitis. my bladder does not have pain when full, only when empty. could there be another explanation. no infection?

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Can a yeast infection cause an interstitial cystitis flare?

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Have interstitial cystitis (dx w/cystoscopy + hydrodistention). had 3rd instillation today for a bad flare, and when i emptied my bladder an hour later as directed, i had mild burning in my urethra. never happened before. what's up with that?

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