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What is intestitial cystitis of the urinary bladder? and what is most relevant cure for it? Does this condition interfere with having children?
( 2 Sep 2007)

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There are many unanswered questions about the causes and treatment for interstitial cystitis.  In short, the condition means simply "inflammation of the bladder lining."  The causes of this inflammation can be varied --diet, heredity, environmental stressors, etc.  Often, naturopathic physicians focus on eliminating food sensitivities from the diet (see "Anti Inflammatory Food Choices" on my website), supplements which reduce inflammation (fish oil, B-vitamins, etc.), antimicrobial and immune  therapies (hydrastis, echinacea, etc.), nature cure therapies (castor oil packs, dry skin brushing, water,  etc.) which aid in elimination, and mental/emotional therapies (yoga, exercise, meditation etc.).  If the inflammation is systemic, then it MAY interfere with conception, since the lining of the uterus may also be affected.  

Dr. Karen Benton, Naturopathic Physician 

   

answered by Dr K B N on 2 Sep 2007, 3:05:46

 

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