It is important to know who is at risk of getting Interstitial Cystitis, since there lies no standard way of diagnosing the problem, instead, it works on data and some general analysis. Data shows that it is more prevalent in women, and it increases with age.

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Apart from data, there are some conditions in men with prostatitis, where there is swelling of the glands, and the symptoms are very similar to the ones in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome. On a practical note, a person having Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome can see increased symptoms because of physical and mental stress.

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Let us now evaluate the factors that affect your life if you are suffering from Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome. It can affect your social life, exercise and most importantly sleep, all of which could make a person irritable.

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Getting Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome treated at the earliest is good for your relationship too, as well as your family. Remember you need to get a full night’s sleep which is undisturbed, as you would need to concentrate on work-related areas the next day.

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