What causes the following symptom: "Bladder pain"?

Generally, the symptom "Bladder pain" can be related to: Pollakiuria, Interstitial cystitis

Which other symptoms can occur along with the following symptom: "Bladder pain"?

The symptom "Bladder pain" can occur along with the following: (1) Feeling uncomfortable around the bladder. (2) Bladder spasm with pain. (3) I have a strange feeling in my bladder. (4) The bladder hurts. (5) Peeing relieves pain

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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Feeling uncomfortable around the bladder
Bladder spasm with pain
I have a strange feeling in my bladder
The bladder hurts
Peeing relieves pain

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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, or parents divorcing.
Interstitial cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder's muscle layers. The exact cause is unclear. Since the condition can last 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

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Nao Saito, MD (Urology)

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