Causes Of Interstitial Cystitis

The exact causes of the development of Interstitial Cystitis are under research by experts. However, some general factors that contribute to the development of Interstitial Cystitis are:

• Allergies

  Allergies have direct relations with Interstitial Cystitis. People who suffer from IC are also affected with the symptoms of sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose. Certain food allergies also lead to Interstitial Cystitis. .

• Autoimmune disorders

  Autoimmune diseases are directly related to Interstitial Cystitis. IC as a result of autoimmune diseases mainly affects women more than men. Such a situation leads to discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate frequently and urgently.

• Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

  Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction like suprapubic pain, urethral burning, urinary urgency, and frequency causes IC symptoms.

• Bladder trauma

  Bladder trauma is also known as defects in the lining of the urinary bladder that irritate. .

• Recurring bacterial infections

  Harmful bacterial infections lead to Interstitial Cystitis. Gardnerella vaginalis and Lactobacillus bacterias mainly cause IC symptoms. .

• Inflammation of pelvic nerves

  Inflammations in the nerves that carry bladder sensations lead to IC symptoms.

• Genetic susceptibility

  Studies have shown that IC would be passed from one generation to another generation. .

• Environmental factors

  Environmental factors like stress, spicy food, and smoking causes IC.

Various factors contribute to the development of IC such as genetic, environmental, inflammation of pelvic nerves, bladder trauma, recurring bacterial infections, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.