Symptoms of interstitial cystitis

IC is NOT a bacterial infection

Some of the symptoms of IC/PBS resemble those of bacterial infection, but medical tests reveal no organisms in the urine of people with IC/PBS.   Symptoms vary greatly, but can include:

•  Bladder pain that intensifies as it fills and then goes away upon voiding, only to immediately return again;

•  Inability to completely empty bladder;

•  Breakdown of the bladder tissue without the presence of infection;

•  Extreme frequency of urination, often every few minutes;

•  Strong "Dead mouse" smell in urine;

•  Painful sexual intercourse;

•  Blood in the urine;

•  Digestive problems;

•  Low grade fever;

•  Recurrent vaginal yeast infections;

•  Joint pain and swollen glands;

•  Thyroid problems;

•  Severe food allergies which trigger bladder pain;