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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Adult and Community Health(DACH)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE
MS K-40
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
E-mail:
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Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition resulting in
recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder or surrounding pelvic region.
People with IC usually have inflamed or irritated bladder walls which can
cause scarring and stiffening of the bladder. Symptoms vary from case to
case but may include any or all of the following: mild discomfort, frequent
urination, urgency to urinate, pressure, tenderness, or intense pain in the
bladder or pelvic region, severe lower abdominal pain that intensifies as
the urinary bladder fills or empties. The cause(s) of IC is currently
unknown. Its diagnosis is often made only after excluding other urinary or
bladder causes.
IC affects men and women of all cultures, socioeconomics and ages. However,
it is more common in women than in men. Early prevalence research suggested
that IC ranged from 1 in 100,000 to 5.1 in 100,000 in the general population
but updated epidemiologic research conducted in 2006 suggests that up to 12%
of women may have early symptoms of IC.
Current CDC IC Activities
The purpose of this IC program is to promote public awareness and
partnership, provide IC education for the general public and for health care
providers, and develop and enhance communication channels to
improve interaction and information sharing among those with IC, advocates
for persons with IC and their families, those who provide care and services
for persons with IC, researchers, public health scientists, and the general
public.
CDC and the Interstitial Cystitis Association, a
voluntary patient organization is developing and implementing programs to
enhance public awareness and health provider knowledge regarding
interstitial cystitis. CDC is also promoting new partnerships, education,
and communication at local and national levels regarding identifying interstitial
cystitis, symptomatology, diagnosis, and referral to familial
and health care provider support services.
CDC is also participating in the National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) workgroup to provide epidemiologic
expertise and assistance in designing and evaluating a case definition
development study for interstitial cystitis and to survey the population
about symptoms related to interstitial cystitis.
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Page last modified:
September 24, 2007
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
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