Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder problem ... About 1.3% of American men or people assigned male at birth (AMAB) also have it. On average, people first start having problems in ...

Elmiron, which has been approved by the Federal Drugs Agency in America, is the first oral medicine to tackle the chronic pain caused by interstitial cystitis ... but men are equally at risk ...

Introduction: Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) is a chronic and debilitating condition marked by bladder pain, urinary urgency, and frequency. The pathophysiology of IC/BPS remains ...

Visible blood in the urine is not a typical symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC). However, in some cases, lab tests may show microscopic blood in the urine of people with IC. Doctors refer to ...

Grief, for a lost lifestyle or for a future that will not unfold as planned, is a common reaction to a diagnosis of chronic illness.So are changes in mood, even from day to day, as well as ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

How can a therapist help with chronic pain? A therapist treating patients for chronic pain will often work in tandem with their medical doctors to make sure individuals’ medical and emotional ...

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Nov. 11, 2024 — Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can ...

If chronic kidney disease (CKD) is left untreated, it can lead to complications like anemia and high blood pressure, which can worsen kidney function and contribute to other health issues.

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(Primary care physicians rejoice!) That, along with the widespread health care dissatisfaction that became glaringly evident, has made chronic disease a top issue as we enter 2025. Yes ...