Interstitial Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or painful bladder syndrome is a chronic and painful condition of the bladder. People with IC have a bladder wall that is tender and easily irritated, leading to many of the following symptoms. The frequent and urgent need to urinate Pain or pressure in the bladder area often relieved for a short time after urinating Pain in the genitals or anus Painful sexual intercourse

Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or painful bladder syndrome is a chronic and painful condition of the bladder. People with IC have a bladder wall that is tender and easily irritated, leading to many of the following symptoms.

The frequent and urgent need to urinate
Pain or pressure in the bladder area often relieved for a short time after urinating
Pain in the genitals or anus
Painful sexual intercourse