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cystitisInflammation of the bladder, usually caused by bacterial infection, and resulting in frequent and painful urination. It is more common in women. Treatment is by antibiotics and copious fluids with vitamin C. Cystitis is more common after sexual intercourse, and it is thought that intercourse encourages bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, which are normally present on the skin around the anus and vagina, to enter the urethra and ascend to the bladder. By drinking water before intercourse, and passing urine afterwards, the incidence of cystitis can be reduced, because the bacteria are driven back down the urethra. |
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Immunohistochemistry also disclosed no immunoreactivity for MT-3 in archival biopsy specimens from patients with interstitial cystitis and related disorders. Last year, after winning the Los Angeles Women's Championship at Oakmont, Myers celebrated a dramatic comeback from interstitial cystitis, an incurable bladder disease that forced her to urinate up to 60 times a day (15 to 20 times during the night) and produced the sensation of, in her words, ``paper cuts lining your bladder. This booklet is for people who have interstitial cystitis and for their family, friends, and coworkers who want to understand the experiences and challenges associated with the disorder. |
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