Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis
IC symptoms can be different for every person who deals with the condition. What makes IC different from other related conditions is that someone must experience urinary pain that lasts for more than six weeks and that is not associated with health problems like an acute infection or kidney stones. Some people have symptoms nearly all the time, while others experience symptoms that flare up but then go away before returning.

The most common interstitial cystitis symptoms include:

Bladder and pelvic pain and/or discomfort. Pain can sometimes be very severe and spread to the lower back, urethra and genitals. Pain is sometimes described as feeling like piercing, stabbing or dull aches.

Increased feelings of pressure near the bladder, causing a frequent urge to urinate. "Urinary frequency and urgency" refers to needing to go to the bathroom more often and feeling a stronger than usual desire to urinate all of a sudden. People with IC may feel like they constantly need to pee, leading them to urinate as many as 40–60 times per day.

Burning or stinging sensations in the bladder and urethra, including when urinating.

Pain during intercourse. Women may feel pain in their vulva, vagina or the area behind the vagina. Men can develop pain in their scrotum, testicles, penis or the area behind the scrotum.

Trouble exercising due to pain.
Trouble sleeping due to getting up to pee.
Difficulty with everyday activities due to frequent urination and discomfort.
Increased emotional stress, anxiety and/or depression.