Connecting the dots

Understanding How Infection Can Lead to a Chronic Bladder Condition By IC Ally | Reviewed by Clinical Advisors Many people with interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as bladder pain syndrome (BPS), trace the start of their symptoms back to a urinary tract infection (UTI). The infection is treated—often successfully—with antibiotics, yet the burning, urgency, and bladder pain never fully disappear. This can feel confusing and frustrating. How can symptoms continue when infect