Painful bladder/Interstital Cystitis

Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis, is a chronic inflammation of the bladder wall. It is understood that it is not caused by bacteria and does not respond to conventional therapy.

It can be a long and difficult process to correctly diagnose painful bladder syndrome. The disease affects individuals in different ways. There are no general symptoms and day to day life is seriously upset. Painful bladder syndrome is often debilitating and can cause feelings of desperation and despair.

There is no cure for this condition and there is not a specific treatment that works for everyone. People who suffer from painful bladder syndrome need to investigate ways to help them manage the condition, it is a case of trial and error for the patient.