title: Self-administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) for interstitial cystitis.
abstract: Ten patients with biopsy-proved interstitial cystitis were treated with a program of self-administered dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) using the technique of intermittent self-catheterization. Nine of the 10 patients responded favorably to the treatment and are on a maintenance program. The technique was well tolerated and without complications.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012646:Self Administration
chemical_list: D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide