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Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (history, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments)
Author(s) -
McDermott Patricia
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
international journal of urological nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.184
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 1749-771X
pISSN - 1749-7701
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-771x.2009.01059.x
Subject(s) - interstitial cystitis , medicine , epidemiology , urinary system
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition that is difficult to diagnose. In some cases, it has taken 5 years, and five doctors, before a correct diagnosis has occurred, with patients voiding up to 60 times per 24 h. There is a wide variation in the prevalence rate, identifying the problems of diagnosing and reporting pelvic bladder syndrome/IC. This paper will identify the history and epidemiology of IC, analysis of the associated symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.