A condition of pain or discomfort in the bladder associated with a need to urinate frequently and urgently
A disease of unknown cause, probably representing a final common pathway fro...
Frequent, urgent, relentless urination day and night; >8 voids in 24 hours
Pain with full bladder that resolves with bladder emptying (except if bacteriuria is present)
Urge urinary inconti...
Appropriate health care: outpatient
Self-care (eliminate foods and liquids that exacerbate symptoms on individual basis, fluid management) (2)[C]
Biofeedback bladder retraining...
Variable effects from person to person
Common irritants include caffein...
N30.10 Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria
N30.11 Interstitial cystitis (chronic) with hematuria
197834003 Chronic interstitial cys...
The potassium sensitivity test has been the most useful in confirming an initial diagnosis of interstitial cystitis.
Potassium sensitivity test
Insert catheter, empty bladder, instill 40...
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