Interstitial Cystitis Remedies
October 1, 2009
A large number of men, women and even children suffer from interstitial cystitis. The overwhelming majority of interstitial cystitis sufferers are however women.
This illness usually affects people in their 30s and 40s. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic painful bladder disease. It is also known as painful bladder syndrome.
No suitable treatment is currently available that can completely heal this condition. Nonetheless, through proper medication, diet and lifestyle changes this painful condition could be kept under control.
Interstitial cystitis causes
Our bladder expands as urine pours into it. When the bladder becomes full, the pelvic nerves send signals to the brain that tells us to urinate to empty the loaded bladder.
However, the pelvic nerves of people suffering from interstitial cystitis send wrong signals to the brain, urging the interstitial cystitis patient to urinate even when the bladder is slightly filled. Defect in the, epithelium, which is the protective lining of the bladder, might lead to interstitial cystitis.
Defective epithelium might cause the toxins present in the urine to leak through the epithelium and come in direct contact with the bladder wall. This causes irritation in the bladder wall. The exact cause of this ailment is not known. It may be hereditary. Infections, allergies and autoimmune response of the body could also trigger this condition.
Interstitial cystitis symptoms
People suffering from interstitial cystitis experiences frequent urge to urinate. It is not unusual for such patients to rush to the toilet nearly 50 to 60 times a day. Pelvic pain, in women pain between the anus and vagina and in men, pain between anus and scrotum are other signs of interstitial cystitis.
Interstitial cystitis home remedies
Dietary changes could help to reduce the symptoms of interstitial cystitis. Acidic foods tend to worsen the discomfort and pain associated with this condition. The worst offenders are citrus fruits, caffeine and carbonated beverages.
Fruit juices such as cranberry juices should be avoided by people suffering from interstitial cystitis. Coffee, tea and chocolates, containing caffeine, should be avoided. Tomatoes and even multivitamin supplements can trigger this condition. Seasonings, food additives, soy, yogurt and diary products can increase bladder irritation.
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