Is there more then one type of Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial Cystitis is most commonly classified into two categories depending on whether or not there is a presence of ulcers, known as Hunner’s ulcers or patches (named for Dr. Guy Hunner who first formally noted the ulcers in 1915) seen inside of the bladder (the bladder lining). Hunner’s patches are found in approximately 10% of IC patients. The presence or lack thereof, of Hunner’s patches does not greatly influence the treatment methods used in IC patients. Those without ulcers are referred to as being nonulcerative, while those who do have ulcers are said to have ulcerative IC..
