The diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis.

Abstract

Interstitial cystitis is a severe bladder disease of unknown etiology with no cure. The diagnosis and treatment of this difficult disease has frustrated both patients and clinicians alike. Multimodality therapy is the most effective treatment for interstitial cystitis.

• Authors: K M Peters
• Journal: Urologic nursing (Urol Nurs) Vol. 20 Issue 2 Pg. 101-7, 131 (Apr 2000) ISSN: 1053-816X [Print] United States
• PMID: 11998120 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Administration, Intravesical
• Administration, Oral
• Cystitis, Interstitial (diagnosis, drug therapy, therapy)
• Feeding Behavior
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Pain (drug therapy)
• Physical Examination