Abstract: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition characterized by pain of the bladder and pelvic region, urgent micturition, frequent micturition and urine increased. Despite intense investigation to our knowledge, the etiology of this disease was unknown, and treatment is empirical. Recrudesce of IC was inextricable and hard to radical cure. This paper reviewed the literature published in the last years.

Key words: interstitial cystitis, treatment, review