Question 1

can i have painful bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

IC: Interstitial cystitis is not currently a disorder that can be cured.  Most treatments are geared toward symptom reduction.  Elmiron (pentosan) is the only FDA approved oral med for IC.  It helps some but not all patients. Most need other therapeutic options in addition.  See a urologist that treats a lot of patients with IC.  They are more likely to offer you a variety of treatment modalities beyond Elmiron (pentosan).

Question 2

how do you diagnose painful bladder syndrome?

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Yes: It is also  called interstitial cystitis diagnosed with cystoscopy.

Question 3

could painful bladder syndrome symptoms come an go.?

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Here are some...: The intensity of symptoms related with real painful bladder syndrome may widely fluctuate but not complete disappearing by behavioral modification. More? Ask treating urologist or gyn-doc or PCP timely.

Question 4

can painful bladder syndrome symptoms be intermittant?

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Yes: The symptoms are usually off and on or wax and wanning.

Question 5

what are the core symptoms of painful bladder syndrome?

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Urgency and pain: Typical symptoms include:  feeling like you have a bladder infection (urgency to urinate, burning) when you don't have one, pelvic pain (sometimes relieved by urinating), feeling like you are not emptying your bladder, among others.  Symptoms are often triggered by eating or drinking acidic foods, spicy foods, alcohol, or caffeine.

Question 6

are there any longterm cures for painful bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not really: However many patients have learned hwo to accomodate the symptoms and have been functioning quite normally.

Question 7

how do you make the diagnosis of  painful bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hsitory exan cystosc: A uro-gyn or a urologist needs to do an exam, a urine test , ultrasound and urethroscopy and cystoscopy to determine if you ahve this and depending on the type and severity there are many different treatment options.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: painful bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Bladder Pain: Pbs is also called interstitial cystitis (ic). It is a chronic condition of the bladder that causes pain in the pelvis and low abdomen.  The exact cause is unknown but seems to have some correlation with endometriosis and is more common in women. There is a lot of research by urogynecology and urology trying to better understand what causes it and how to treat it.  Diet has an impact on severity.

Question 9

please tell me how to deal with painful bladder syndrome? i have it?

Accepted Answer

: Your situation is unique and deserves a personalized recommendation. Start with a visit to the PCP. The diagnosis should be made by a physician after a full urologic work up. The treatment is a mixture of medications &amp; behavioral strategies.

Question 10

what is the difference between a nervous bladder disorder and painful bladder syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Frequency vs pain: Urinary frequency is the main symptoms of a nervous bladder; whereas painful urination plus other symptoms including frequency are painful bladder syndrome.

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