If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)—a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder—you know the discomfort can be intense. So much so, the condition has another moniker: bladder pain ...

For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), longer cystoscopic hydrodistention (HD) times may result in improved efficacy and longer symptom relief, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in ...

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors like infections, aging, and ...

A chronic urinary tract infection is a repeated or prolonged bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. While urinary tract infections ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Male urinary tract infections usually affect adults over 50. Common UTI symptoms ...

Drinking an additional 1.5 liters of water daily can reduce recurring bladder infections in premenopausal women by nearly half, a yearlong study of otherwise healthy women with a history of repeated ...

Childhood gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may be predictive for interstitial cystitis (IC), according to a study published online June 25 in Neurourology & Urodynamics. For adults with neurogenic ...