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A member asked:
Does interstitial cystitis of the bladder cause a lot of uti's ?
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No: Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall. It causes urinary tract infection symptoms but it does not cause infections. It is distinctly different from a UTI in that it is not caused by a bacterial infection. That is part of what makes it ahrd to treat.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Interstitial cystitis is different from a urinary tract infection (uti), although the symptoms can be very similar. A UTI is caused by either a bacterial or fungal infection. These are usually treated with antibiotics or antifungals. Interstitial cystitis is in the spectrum of a pain syndrome. In fact, in order to diagnose interstitial cystitis, you need to first make sure there is not a uti.
Answered 6/10/2014
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My recent ultrasound findings says I have thickened urinary bladder wall (7 mm) Report conclusion: suggestive of cystitis. My doc said I have UTI based on the urinalysis ( WBC plenty, 0-2 RBC). Is the thickening bladder wall due to UTI? is it mild?
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