can a man have interstitial cystitis?
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Women are diagnosed with interstitial cystitis more often than men. Symptoms in men may mimic interstitial cystitis, but they're more often associated with an inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis).
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D-Mannose is supposed to help heal the bladder lining of IC sufferers.
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Although UTIs can happen to anyone at any age, they're more prevalent in women. In fact, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) estimates that 1 in 5 young adult women have recurring UTIs.
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Not drinking enough water causes dehydration, which makes the urine more concentrated. This can irritate the urethra and can make passing urine more painful," she added. "If you keep getting cystitis, think about which habits might be causing this, and try and adjust accordingly," the doctor said.
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['being immobile for long periods.', 'not drinking enough fluids.', 'recent urinary tract surgery.', 'diabetes.', 'being uncircumcised.', 'fecal incontinence.', 'engaging in anal intercourse, which exposes the urethra to more bacteria.']
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Urination may hurt if your bladder is inflamed. This may occur even if you don't have an infection. Something pressing against the bladder (like an ovarian cyst) or irritation from a kidney stone that is stuck near the entrance to the bladder can also cause painful urination.
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The urinary tract includes the bladder, kidneys, the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), and the urethra. In chronic prostatitis, signs of infection in the prostate gland cannot usually be found. In these cases, the cause of symptoms is not clear.
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PID can cause infertility (not being able to get pregnant), chronic pelvic pain, tubal pregnancies, and the continued spread of the disease. In men, untreated chlamydia can cause urethral infection and complications such as swollen and tender testicles.
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Elmiron® is used to treat the pain or discomfort of interstitial cystitis (IC). It is not known exactly how Elmiron® works, but it is not a pain medication like aspirin or acetaminophen and therefore must be taken continuously for relief as prescribed.
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Bladder irritation If the urethral irritation persists beyond a few days, or you develop painful urination or see blood in your urine, contact your doctor right away. These symptoms may signal a bladder infection (cystitis), which should never be ignored. For information about recurrent bladder infections, click here.
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Self-help measures for cystitis Take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help ease your pain. Drink more fluids, such as water, to help flush out the infection.
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However, it may also present with more severe symptoms such as lower abdominal pains, painful urination, persistent discharge, bleeding in the urethra and symptoms of prostatitis such as increase urination, weaker urine flow, reduced bladder tolerance or even erectile dysfunction and painful ejaculation.
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Chronic prostatitis, also called Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS), is a common prostate problem. It can cause pain in the lower back, in the groin area, or at the tip of the penis.
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Causes include crystals or stones in the bladder, bladder infections, urethral obstruction, inflammation in the urinary bladder (sometimes referred to as interstitial or idiopathic cystitis), and other abnormalities in the urinary tract. FLUTD is one of the most common reasons cats are taken to the vet.
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One possibility is a urinary tract infection (UTI), but other possibilities include a sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as chlamydia, or just chemical irritation from a spermicide. It is difficult to tell the difference without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.
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Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying. However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys.
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['Anterior prolapse (cystocele)', 'Anxiety disorders.', 'Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)', 'Bladder stones.', 'Change in kidney function.', 'Diabetes insipidus.', 'Diuretics (water retention relievers)', 'Excess consumption of total fluids, alcohol or caffeine.']