Bladder Pain
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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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About the symptom
Bladder pain usually occurs when the bladder empties during urination, the muscles tighten to squeeze the urine out. It presents with abdominal pain and discomfort. As the bladder fills up, the pain may become more severe. When you urinate and empty your bladder, your pain may go gone for a brief time.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Urinary frequency
Abdominal pain
Sensation of incomplete voiding
Possible causes
- Pollakiuria
Pollakiuria is frequent daytime urination (up to 40 times a day) in children. It’s most common in children 3 to 5 years old, but teenagers can develop it, too. The exact cause is unknown. But could be due to stress and other psychogenic triggers like moving, being bullied, parents divorcing etc.
- 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.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have bladder pain (located in the lower abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have difficulty passing urine?
Do you have painful urination and passing less urine?
Do you have a fever?
Are you passing less urine?
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References
Akiyama Y, Hanno P. Phenotyping of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Int J Urol. 2019 Jun;26 Suppl 1:17-19. doi: 10.1111/iju.13969. PMID: 31144756.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iju.13969
Homma Y. Interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome, hypersensitive bladder, and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome - clarification of definitions and relationships. Int J Urol. 2019 Jun;26 Suppl 1:20-24. doi: 10.1111/iju.13970. PMID: 31144731.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/iju.13970
Bjorling DE. Measuring bladder pain. J Urol. 2008 Mar;179(3):815-6. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.12.004. Epub 2008 Jan 25. PMID: 18221966.
https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1016/j.juro.2007.12.004
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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