What Is Interstitial Cystitis?
2. Causes
We don’t know exactly how or why interstitial cystitis happens, but we do know it is associated with a number of factors. One of these is an autoimmune reaction, which means the patient’s body is being attacked by their immune system. Allergies may also be a contributing factor in some cases.
Another potential cause of the condition is an infection, and women in particular are prone to developing bladder infections. Another potential factor is a leak in the epithelium, which is the bladder’s protective lining. Such a leak could allow toxic substances to get into the bladder, thus causing irritation.
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