Hunner’s lesions are areas of intense inflammation on the bladder wall that often bleed profusely. Patients can experience often severe urinary frequency, urgency and pain. Research studies have found the polyoma and Epstein Barr virus in the urine of patients with Hunner’s lesions suggesting that it could be a chronic viral infection or inflammatory disorder. Learn more about them here!
By icnjill|2021-09-01T23:23:28-07:00September 2nd, 2014|Announcements, Daily Facts|Comments Off on IC Awareness Daily Tip #2 – Hunner’s Lesions Require Specific Treatment
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Jill Osborne is the president and founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network, a health education company dedicated to interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome and other pelvic pain disorders. Representing the IC community, she has appeared radio and TV shows including the PBS “Healthy Body Healthy Mind” television series. She serves as editor of the IC Optimist quarterly magazine and has authored dozens of articles on IC. She spends the majority of her time developing new, internet based educational and support tools for IC patients, including the “Living with IC” video series currently on YouTube and the ICN Food List smartphone app!