Interstitial cystitis, an autoimmune condition

Interstitial cystitis, also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS), can feel just like a bladder infection with urinary frequency and discomfort or pain. The symptoms can range from mild to intense. I find this to be a fairly common, undiagnosed condition that is often not recognized as an autoimmune disorder. A study recently published in PLOS One (Public Libary of Science) presents an autoimmune mechanism for interstitial cystitis and reminds clinicians to be alert to the diagnosis.