Cystodynia

/ˌsɪstoʊˈdɪniə/ noun

Definition

Pain in the bladder, often occurring during urination or when the bladder is full.

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) + 'odyne' (pain); the '-dynia' suffix is used in medicine to indicate pain in a specific body part or organ.

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Cystodynia (also called bladder pain syndrome) was long dismissed as 'just stress' until researchers discovered it involves inflammation and nerve sensitivity in the bladder—recognizing it as a real medical condition changed treatment dramatically.

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