| cystitis, interstitial | Disease that involves inflammation or irritation of the bladder wall. This inflammation can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, and even ulcerations and bleeding. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, findings on cystoscopy and biopsy, and eliminating other treatable causes such as infection. Because doctors do not know what causes IC, treatments are aimed at relieving symptoms. most people are helped for variable periods of time by one or a combination of treatments. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| incrusted cystitis | Bladder inflammation with deposition of inorganic minerals on luminal wall. There generally is evidence of chronic inflammation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| interstitial cystitis | <pathology, urology> A chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown, but occurs more commonly in females. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, pain on urination, urinary urgency and increased frequency of urination. (27 Sep 1997) |
| emphysematous cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder wall caused by gas-forming bacteria, usually secondary to diabetes mellitus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eosinophilic cystitis | Bladder inflammation with many eosinophils in urinary sediment as well as bladder wall. (05 Mar 2000) |
| follicular cystitis | <urology> Chronic cystitis characterised by small mucosal nodules due to lymphocytic infiltration. (05 Mar 2000) |