Bladder pain syndrome

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the bladder and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. It is far more common in women than in men. The symptoms vary from person to person. Some people may have pain without urgency or frequency. Others have urgency and frequency without pain. Women's symptoms often get worse during their periods. They may also have pain with sexual intercourse.The cause of IC isn't known. There is no one test to tell if you have it. Doctors often run tests to rule out other possible causes of symptoms. There is no cure for IC, but treatments can help most people feel better. They includeDistending, or inflating, the bladderBathing the inside of the bladder with a drug solutionOral medicinesElectrical nerve stimulationPhysical therapyLifestyle changesBladder trainingIn rare cases, surgeryNIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

interstitial cystitis

cystitis

painful bladder syndrome

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Dr. Suresh Muthu

Resident Physician

34 yr female, k/c/O pituitary adenoma on cabergoline x2 yrs. Now c/O lower abdominal pain which s relieved after urination. This pain s constantly through the day x6months.. Pt anxious, decreased appitite, decrease sleep due to pain during ...See More

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Dr. Shyam Talreja

Urology

25 yrs female known case of Bladder pain syndrome took Cystopan tablet for 6 months. Presently that medicine not helping her, and came with bothering pain urgency frequency . Plz suggest next option for management.

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