title: Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome.
abstract: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic, painful bladder syndrome primarily found in women. Although the direct cause(s) of IC are unknown, several theories exist. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequency, and pain. Treatment options include behavioral therapies, use of pharmacologic agents, and surgery. Patients benefit from prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatments. Important clinical features of IC in women including the pathology, common symptoms, and recommended evaluation and management strategies are reviewed.
authors: Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors: Alis Kolter
authors: AK
authors: Panzera
mesh_terms: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015653:Cystectomy; D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003558:Cystoscopy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010426:Pentosan Sulfuric Polyester / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010621:Phenazopyridine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010808:Physical Examination; D012648:Self Care; D014563:Urodynamics; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D010426:Pentosan Sulfuric Polyester; D010621:Phenazopyridine; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide