title: Interstitial cystitis: a primary care perspective.
abstract: Interstitial cystitis is more common than previously thought and is often diagnosed only when pain, frequency, and urgency become continuous and severe. Its diagnosis is straightforward, and effective therapies are available. Physicians should keep the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis in mind for all patients presenting with pelvic pain or urinary symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Mid-Michigan Health Centers, Jackson, MI, USA. matttoren@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Matt
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
authors.forename: C Lowell
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Shari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D006919:Hydroxyzine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011320:Primary Health Care
chemical_list: D000639:Amitriptyline; D006919:Hydroxyzine