Painful bladder syndrome, also known as interstitial cystitis, is a chronic urological condition characterized by persistent bladder pain and urinary symptoms with no obvious infectious cause. Its management requires specialized evaluation and personalized treatments.
Painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis can manifest itself in different ways, among the most common are:
The causes are not always clearly identifiable, but they are associated with chronic inflammation, alterations in the urothelium (protective layer of the bladder), and dysfunction of the bladder's protective mechanisms.
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