Interstitial cystitis has affected a major fraction of UK citizen. As much as 500,000 people in UK are compelled to live with this disease that causes terribly painful condition of the bladder as they merely find any solution to get rid of it. People having a strong tendency toward bladder infections experience this medical condition more frequently. The reasons for the cause of cystitis are many, like:

Multiple bladder infections, kidney infections, and various kidney conditions such as Pyelonephritis

Bladder cancers.

Any kind of cancer radiation treatment to the stomach or pelvic regions.

Diabetes, since high glucose often affects urine chemistry.

Nerve problems like Neurogenic bladder.

People went through Chemotherapy.

Although, there are many other reasons but any specific cause behind this painful disease is not found yet. Researches are on to find the basic cause and an effective treatment. However, at present only being careful and attentive is the only way to avoid them to the maximum. If you know the basic symptoms you are start treatment at early stage and stop it before goes too far. At preliminary stage you might pass through following condition:

Feel a need to keep on urinating as though the bladder hasn't emptied which it often doesn't.

4. Pain during sexual interactions.

Moderate to severe pain on urination.

Pelvic pain.

Women are the most affected by interstitial cystitis as compared to men. Almost 90% of affected patients are women. However, young children and teens are also common patients. To get relief diagnosis is required which is made by urologist. They are the doctors who specialize in treating disorders of the urinary tract. Treatment is started upon identifying the stage of interstitial cystitis. Although, there is no cure for interstitial cystitis available, but there are several ways to treat this urinary disorder to get relief up to the maximum extend.

To ease down the pain doctors recommend several types of medicines that is capable of preventing infection and pain during urination. Some of the drugs used for depression are also recommended for painful interstitial cystitis. But, herbal medicines are preferred for the treatment of this painful illness. D-mannose is one such drug that has been found very effective. It has tremendous capacity of fighting bacteria that causes unpleasant symptom. After taking specific number of dose you will feel better. Apart from that dietary change is also required to make treatment more effective. A lot of spice, or acidic substance such as certain berries, tomatoes, and orange juice, should be avoided as it aggravates the pain. Quitting smoking will be an add-on benefit for such patients.