what is a ic
What is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)? What is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)? Interstitial cystitis (in-ter-stish-uhl sÄ­-stÄ«âtÄ­s), or as we call it, IC, is a bladder condition that usually consists of multiple symptoms. Most IC patients have recurring pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, and urinary frequency (needing to go often) and urgency (feeling a strong need to go). IC may also be referred to as painful bladder syndrome (PBS), bladder pain syndrome (BPS), and chronic pelvic pain.