Open AccessInterstitial Cystitis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Review
Author(s) -
Lukban James Chivian,
Parkin J.V.,
Holzberg Adam S.,
Caraballo Ricardo,
KelloggSpadt Susan,
Whitmore Kristene E.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.893
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1526-4637
pISSN - 1526-2375
DOI - 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2001.002001060.x
Subject(s) - interstitial cystitis , medicine , pelvic floor dysfunction , etiology , pelvic floor , pelvic pain , quality of life (healthcare) , epidemiology , affect (linguistics) , urinary incontinence , physical therapy , urinary system , urology , intensive care medicine , surgery , psychology , nursing , communication
Interstitial cystitis is a clinical condition occurring predominantly in women and is characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pain. Patient symptoms have the potential to significantly affect quality of life, posing a challenge to some to perform activities of daily living. This article comprehensively reviews the literature on the epidemiology, etiology, evaluation, and treatment of interstitial cystitis, and considers commonly associated pelvic floor dysfunction.