Interstitial Cystitis Quiz
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Difficult to put up with urination for the past month
I always want to pee suddenly
Pass urine excessively at night
Go to the toilet many times
Passing urine frequently
Passing urine many times
Pee again within 2 hours
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is interstitial cystitis?
Inflammation of the muscle layers of the bladder. The exact cause is unclear. As the condition can persist for a long time, coping strategies are important.
Symptoms of interstitial cystitis
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Frequent urination
Feeling there is still urine left in the bladder after urinating
Decreased urine volume with painful urination
Abdominal pain
Medication is not working
Bladder pain that is relieved by passing urine
Pain when passing urine
Questions your doctor may ask to check for interstitial cystitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose interstitial cystitis
Do you sometimes have a sudden, strong urge to rush to the the toilet and pass urine?
Have you been passing urine more often?
Do you have difficulty completely emptying your bladder?
Do you have painful urination and passing less urine?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Treatment for interstitial cystitis
There are many treatment options available, hence discussion with a specialist is important. Simple measures like physical therapy and painkiller pills may help. Other options for treatment include procedures for electrical stimulation to improve blood flow to the bladder, or filling the bladder to stretch it out and relieve symptoms. In severe cases that do not respond the above, surgery can be considered.
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Reviewed By:
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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