Interstitial cystitis.
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a serious debilitating disease often overlooked by medical and health professionals. This paper describes the elusive aetiology and the painful symptoms of IC and how it affects the patient's life. The author outlines the treatments available and offers guidelines for supporting patients with the disease.
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D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D016896:Treatment Outcome