What is interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a non-infectious condition with recurring discomfort or pain in the urinary bladder and the surrounding pelvic region without an identifiable disease.
How do members experience interstitial cystitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with interstitial cystitis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for interstitial cystitis*
*Data from patients with interstitial cystitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with interstitial cystitis*
*Data from patients with interstitial cystitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has interstitial cystitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 64 | |
| 30s | 198 | |
| 40s | 379 | |
| 50s | 463 | |
| 60s | 360 | |
| 70+ | 180 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 75 | |
| Female | 1,553 |
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