A 36-year-old member asked:
How do you treat interstitial cystitis?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stephen Chinnanswered
Urology 40 years experience
Treating IC: It depends on the degree/extent of the condition in an individual: in mild cases aggressive hydration and avoidance of dietary "triggers" (potassium/spicy/acidic foods) may be enough. "hydrodistention" is noted to stimulate repair in some pts. The only fda approved medication is elmiron (pentosan). Some patients respond to intravesical tx and some may lose the bladders.....
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Dr. George Klauber commented
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Cystectomy, surgery to remove the bladder, should be avoided at all costs, otherwise I agree with Dr. Chinn. Suggest you check the website: ichelp.com
Aug 16, 2012
A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
See a physician: Ic can be tricky to diagnose and treat. It is best to seek out a specialist. A urologist or urogynecologist. It is often possible to get relief.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
IC: Treatment for ic is involved and may take months for true relief. A urologist is best suited for all the options: kegel exercises; meds.
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Dr. George Klauber commented
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Suggest you find a urologist who is interested in IC and is prepared to spend enough time discussing all the options. Also please check out: ichelp.com. In the mean time try a bland diet avoiding fried or spicy foods, avoid caffeine and acid urine producing foods and beverages such as OJ, tomatoes & tomato sauce.
Aug 16, 2012
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What can I use other than narcotics to treat the interstitial cystitis pain?
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Dr. Alfredo Nievesanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
Ic pain: Pain related to ic is better treated with medications like elmiron, (pentosan) hydroxyzine, bladder installations, change in diet, biofeedback, Gabapentin among others.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What should I do to treat cystitis?
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Dr. Mitchell Schusteranswered
Urogynecology 34 years experience
Increase water: If it is a true cystitis, bacteria is in the bladder and causing an infection and antibiotics are often needed but some times certain foods/drinks can irritate the bladder and make it feel like cystitis or inflammation of the bladder. Increasing water and decreasing acidic foods and drinks can help with the symptoms also.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Interstitial cystitis -- what is it?
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Dr. Lester Thompsonanswered
Pathology 35 years experience
Bladder inflammation: The bladder has several layers, starting from the lining, through the muscle to the serosa (outer lining). The "interstitium" is between the muscle bundles. An inflammation of this area, results in "cystitis". It does not mean an infections, but it often is.
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