Irritative voiding symptoms: identifying the cause.
Most cases of irritative voiding are caused by urinary tract infections associated with common, community-acquired pathogens such as Escherichia coli. But when symptoms persist in the absence of infection, less common diagnoses must be considered. Appropriate cultures and urodynamic studies will rule out obstruction and identify detrusor hyperactivity. Definitive diagnosis of interstitial cystitis requires cystoscopy and hydrodistention.
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Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, N. H., USA.
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D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000639:Amitriptyline