A condition characterized by pain, pressure or discomfort of the bladder or pelvic region associated with one or more of the following urinary symptoms: increased frequency, urgency,...
Many diagnostic criteria exist that are dependent on patient symptoms and the exclusion of other overlapping pathology.
A clinical diagnosis in uncomplicated cases can be characterized by sym...
The goal of treatment should be symptom control and to increase patient quality of life.
There is no universally effective treatment plan. There is also no strong evidence tha...
Dietary modification, elimination diet
Common irritants include caffeine, chocol...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Females
Algorithm: Pelvic Girdle Pain (Pregnancy or Postpartum Pelvic Pain)
N30.10 Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria
N30.11 Interstitial cystitis (chronic) with hematuria
197834003 Chronic interstitial cystitis (disorder)
79160001 Hunner’s ulcer ...
In most cases, this is a clinical diagnosis that is characterized by symptoms that have been present for more than 6 weeks without other underlying causes. Symptoms include pain,...
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<bold>FIGURE 63-2</bold> <bold>Pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. A.</bold> Male urinary tract. <bold>B.</bold> Female urinary tract.
<bold>FIGURE 63-2</bold> <bold>Pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. A.</bold> Male urinary tract. <bold...