What is Cystitis? A Basic Definition

Cystitis \Cys*ti"tis\ (s?s-t?"t?s), n. [Cyst + -itis: cf. F.
   cystite.] (Med.)
   Inflammation of the bladder.
   [1913 Webster]

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Fri Aug 29

• Marijuana-deri ved drug suppresses bladder pain in animal models: IP 751, a potent synthetic analog of a metabolite of THC--the principal active ingredient of marijuana--eff ectively suppresses pain in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association.
• ST. John's Wort relieves bladder pain in animal models: St. John's Wort, an herbal supplement used for centuries, may be effective in relieving pain that occurs in hypersensitive bladder disorders such as interstitial cystitis (IC), according to animal model study results presented today at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Prior studies have found that neural control of the lower urinary tract is controlled by serotonin- and norepinephrine -emitting neurons, similar neurons to those that play a role in depression and anxiety. Researchers also have found that agonists and antagonists of serotonin and norepinephrine can be used to control urinary tract activity.

Sun Aug 24

• BBC - Health - Ask the doctor - Cystitis and cranberry juice: .

Fri Aug 15

• Interstitial Cystitis - The Aviva IC Treatment Program | Aviva.ca

Sun Aug 3

• Urinary system bladder | NewAgeTouch Massage: The bladder, I know the body has many different bladders but when a laymen talks of the bladder they are referring to the urinary bladder.

Tue Jul 15

• femmeherb, freedom to live - by Potters Herbal Medicines Ltd

Tue Jul 8

• Interstitial Cystitis Network - Painful Bladder Syndrome Information, Support, Encouragement and Empowerment ? IC is treatable!
• Interstitial cystitis (IC) and ELMIRON® (pentosan polysulfate sodium)
• Welcome to AllAboutIC.com

Thu Jun 26

• Can waterfall d mannose help with cystitis, How can you get relief from cystitis, waterfall d-mannose and cystits in cats: Discover if waterfall d mannose can help with your cystitis, Can you cure cystitis,

Fri May 2

• Information and natural solution for bladder problems: A very useful websites for people who don't want to take antibiotics for cystitis!

Sun Apr 20

• Interstitial Cystitis: Interstitial Cystitis

Sun Mar 30

• Feature Articles: best overview nurses teaching tool

Thu Mar 20

• D-Mannose - Cystitis Treatment & Bladder Infection Relief

Tue Mar 11

• Interstitial Cystitis Association - Home: Dedicated to providing patient and physician educational information and programs, patient support, public awareness and, most importantly research funding. The ICA works nationwide on behalf of all IC patients.

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