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What is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)?
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    What is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)?

    Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition resulting in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder or surrounding pelvic region.

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    What causes this chronic bladder condition, and who is at risk?

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    Other Info Sources for IC
    Other Info Sources for Interstitial Cystitis
    • American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)external icon
    • Familydoctor.orgexternal icon
    • Interstitial Cystitis Associationexternal icon
    • Mayo Clinicexternal icon
    • Medline Plus—Interstitial Cystitisexternal iconexternal icon
    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseasesexternal icon
    • National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)external icon
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    Page last reviewed: June 14, 2022
    Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health
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