A causa é desconhecida. Pode ser um distúrbio autoimune e é frequentemente encontrado em fibromialgia, síndrome do intestino irritável, síndrome da fadiga crônica ou vulvodínia (dor nos órgãos externos femininos). Alguns pesquisadores acham que a condição pode estar ligada a um histórico de abuso.

A CI é mais comum em mulheres do que em homens, mas pode acontecer com qualquer pessoa.

Sintomas

Tratamento

Não existe uma cura única, portanto o tratamento é um plano holístico gradual que envolve mudanças no estilo de vida, terapia do assoalho pélvico, tratamento dos sintomas com medicamentos e até cirurgia.

Ready to treat your painful bladder syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis)?

We show you only the best treatments for your condition and symptoms—all vetted by our medical team. And when you’re not sure what’s wrong, Buoy can guide you in the right direction.See all treatment options

Share your story

Share your story below!

First name initial (required)

Email (required; not displayed)

Title for your story (required)

Once your story receives approval from our editors, it will exist on Buoy as a helpful resource for others who may experience something similar.

The stories shared below are not written by Buoy employees. Buoy does not endorse any of the information in these stories. Whenever you have questions or concerns about a medical condition, you should always contact your doctor or a healthcare provider.

Jeffrey M. Rothschild, MD, MPH.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Dr. Rothschild has been a faculty member at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He currently practices as a hospitalist at Newton Wellesley Hospital. In 1978, Dr. Rothschild received his MD at the Medical College of Wisconsin and trained in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in critical care medicine. He also received an MP...

Read full bio

Was this article helpful?