Interstitial cystitis, often called painful bladder syndrome, is a tricky condition to diagnose and manage. Photo: 123rf.com
Tanya (not her real name) experienced a rather peculiar problem. She had been having persistent pain in her pelvis, and frequently had urgent urinations.
The 40-year-old had seen several doctors, but none were able to determine what the problem was. Even to trained medical professionals, it looked as if she was suffering from a typical urinary infection or an overactive bladder.
