A 39-year-old member asked:
What is interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome?
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Dr. J. Kyle Mathewsanswered
Urogynecology 35 years experience
What is IC: Interstitial cystitis ic is a chronic disorder of the lower urinary tract which results in pelvic pain and/or urinary urgency/frequency. Historically, it has been regarded as a rare problem that is difficult to diagnose and treat. Recent studies have shown the disease to be much more prevalent than previously thought.
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Dr. Joe Littlejohnanswered
Urology 28 years experience
InterstitialCystitis: Ic is a clinical diagnosis(dx) and a DX of exclusion. This means that if the symptom of pelvic pain, worse with a full bladder and alleviated by bladder emptying, is present, then diagnostics including cystoscopy can be used to rule out other potential causes of these symptoms. If no other causes are found then the diagnoses of ic can be made, even without classic cystoscopic findings.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
I have bladder injections for interstitial cystitis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
My take is ...: As to bladder injection of Botox for IC, please ask your urologist for details on indication, expectations, complications, etc. timely besides viewing IC-related articles from many websites about IC, OAB, etc.
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