What Is Interstitial Cystitis?
6. Risk Factors
Just about anybody can develop interstitial cystitis, but some people are more likely to develop the problem than others are. One of the main factors is sex, and women are considerably more likely to be diagnosed with the condition than men are. It is also more common in people who are aged 30 years old and above.
People who have other pain disorders are also in a higher risk category. This includes conditions like fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. Hair and skin color is another potential factor, and people with red hair and fair skin are also at a higher risk of developing interstitial cystitis.
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