81. Treating Interstitial Cystitis—The Family Health Guide Treating interstitial cystitis. Common treatments for interstitial cystitis. Treatment, Comment. Oral drugs. Tricyclic antidepressants. http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update0104d.shtml

Harvard Health Publications Order the Book Contact Us Search the FHG ... contact us Treating interstitial cystitis Interstitial cystitis is a chronic inflammation of the bladder that causes people to urinate sometimes painfully as often as 40, 50, or 60 times a day. Their quality of life, research suggests, resembles that of a person on kidney dialysis or suffering from chronic cancer pain. Not surprisingly, the condition is officially recognized as a disability. There's no cure for interstitial cystitis, but many treatments offer some relief, either on their own or in combination. Treatment (see chart) is aimed at relieving pain and reducing inflammation. The two main approaches are oral medications and bladder instillations drugs that are introduced into the bladder by catheter and held for 15 minutes. The procedure usually takes place in a physician's office, but in some cases these drugs can be self-administered at home. Common treatments for interstitial cystitis Treatment Comment Oral drugs Tricyclic antidepressants Taken at low doses, tricyclic antidepressants relax the bladder and interfere with the release of neurochemicals that can cause bladder pain and inflammation. They may also improve sleep. Amitriptyline is the medication most commonly prescribed for interstitial cystitis.

82. Interstitial Cystitis, By Virginia Shemeliuk - A Testimonial - Acupuncture.com interstitial cystitis Successfully Treated with Acupuncture, a Testimonial. This article targets consumers. http://www.acupuncture.com/Experiences/IC.htm

Interstitial Cystitis Virginia Shemeliuk Homepage Back I was diagnosed in the summer of 1994 with Interstitial Cystitis, a painful bladder disease characterized by FREQUENT urination (I was voiding over 70 times a day), spasming of the bladder, ulcers in the bladder among other symptoms. I was diagnosed extremely quickly, thanks to a sympathetic and "with it" doctor however the medication was doing little to relieve the symptoms. Early this spring I faced having to pay for the expensive treatments ($1000 plus) and/or surgery. My doctor happened to take a course on acupuncture and asked for "volunteers" among his patients so that he could decide how well acupuncture worked in relation to North American medicine. The symptoms of IC are such that it would be fairly easy to feel any improvement. Virginia Shemeliuk, age 45

83. Kidney Learning System - Interstitial Cystitis KLS Home Fact Sheets interstitial cystitis. Printer friendly. interstitial cystitis. What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial http://www.kidney.org/kls/factsheets/showFS.cfm?id=34&&title=fs_interstitial.htm

84. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS interstitial cystitis What is interstitial cystitis? Some patients may go into remission for extended periods. What causes interstitial cystitis? http://www.kidney.org/general/atoz/content/interstitial.html

Interstitial Cystitis What is interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a disorder in which the bladder (the organ that stores urine before it is passed out of the body) is overly sensitive, and usual causes for this, such as infection, cannot be found. The major symptoms are: pain in the pelvic area urgent need to urinate often (up to 60 times a day). The pain can be in the area of the lower abdomen, urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder outside the body) or vagina. Having sex may be painful for women who have IC. The symptoms may range from just needing to urinate more often to severe pain and urgency, which make work, sexual activity and normal social functioning difficult or impossible. IC may stay about the same or get worse with time. Some patients may go into remission for extended periods. What causes interstitial cystitis? The cause of IC is not known, but it may possibly result from conditions such as: allergy vascular (blood vessel) disease autoimmune disease defects in the lining of the bladder wall presence of abnormal substances in the urine unusual types of infections that are not found with standard tests.

85. OBGYN.net - OBGYN.net Broadcasting - "Interstitial Cystitis"- Transcript interstitial cystitis Paul Perry, MD, Chairman, OBGYN.net Editorial Advisory Board, Chronic Pelvic Pain interviews Jill Peters, MD. http://www.obgyn.net/displaytranscript.asp?page=/avtranscripts/perry_peters

86. July/August 1996- Interstitial Cystitis The Pain Facts Michael Von Korff, ScD, Department Editor. interstitial cystitis Daniel Brookoff, MD PhD; Vicki Ratner, MD. Interstitial http://www.ampainsoc.org/pub/bulletin/jul96/facts.htm

Give us feedback about our web site Contact the Editor: Michael E. Clark, PhD webeditor@ampainsoc.org Contact APS: American Pain Society 4700 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 fax: 877-734-8758 [Toll Free] info@ampainsoc.org Site Guide PRINT PAGE EMAIL PAGE The Pain Facts Michael Von Korff, ScD, Department Editor Interstitial Cystitis Daniel Brookoff, MD PhD; Vicki Ratner, MD Interstitial cystitis is a syndrome defined by a triad of chronic irritative bladder symptoms (which can include urinary frequency, urinary urgency, or bladder pain); sterile and cytologically negative urine; and characteristic cystoscopic findings, ranging from glomerulations (pinpoint submucosal hemorrhages that are evident after distension of the bladder) to reduced capacity and ulceration of the bladder (Messing, 1992). For the patients, 90% of whom are women (Koziol, 1994), interstitial cystitis often translates into a feeling of having the worst bladder infection of their lives-and one that will not go away. It may mean having a compelling urge to urinate, up to 80 times in a 24-hour period, and intermittent or constant bladder pain. Urologic Clinics of North America.

87. Interstitial Cystitis & Homeopathy Homeopathy interstitial cystitis. (User entered condition) Alternative Names Cystitis, IC Homeopathic interstitial cystitis. For http://www.abchomeopathy.com/c.php/49

Homeopathy Conditions - I IBS ... Ischimic Colitis Homeopathy - Interstitial Cystitis (User entered condition) Alternative Names: Cystitis, IC Homeopathic remedies are prescribed by symptoms rather than conditions, as each case of a particular illness can manifest differently in different people. However, to make it quicker to find the symptoms related to Interstitial Cystitis, the symptoms experienced by a previous vistor to our homeopathic remedy finder have been grouped, by them, under the name of Interstitial Cystitis. There may be symptoms not related to Interstitial Cystitis, and this may not be an exhaustive list of symptoms. Interstitial Cystitis For suggestions of homeopathic remedies for Interstitial Cystitis, tick the boxes below and press the Find Remedies button at the bottom of the screen. On the next screen, you should enter any other symptoms in the search box. abdomen; pain; with urge to urinate; abdomen; bladder; pain;

88. BioSpace News: Interstitial Cystitis (IC) BioSpace News interstitial cystitis (IC). This product is indicated for the symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder disorder. http://www.biospace.com/news_rxtarget.cfm?RxTargetID=252

89. BioSpace News: Interstitial Cystitis (IC) BioSpace News interstitial cystitis (IC). This product is indicated for the symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder disorder. http://www.biospace.com/ccis/news_rxtarget.cfm?RXTargetID=252

90. Clinical Trial: Interstitial Cystitis interstitial cystitis. Patients with interstitial cystitis who meet eligibility requirements will be randomized to one of four treatment arms (3 RTX, Placebo). http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00056251?order=1

91. Healthfinder® - Interstitial Cystitis Disease Category Listing (89) interstitial cystitisClinical Trials interstitial cystitis. California. La discomfort? Frequent trips to the bathroom? You may have interstitial cystitis. Colorado. http://www.healthfinder.gov/scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=468

92. AllRefer Health - Interstitial Cystitis (IC) (Cystitis - Interstitial) interstitial cystitis (IC) (Cystitis Interstitial) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors http://health.allrefer.com/health/interstitial-cystitis-ic-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Definition Treatment Expectations or Prognosis Complications ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Cystitis - Interstitial Definition Interstitial cystitis is a bladder condition caused by chronic inflammation, leading to difficulties with urination. Female Urinary Tract Male Urinary Tract Interstitial cystitis (IC) is an inflammation of the tissues of the bladder wall, with no known infectious (bacterial, viral, or fungal) cause. The condition is identified through a diagnosis of exclusion. Women are 10 times more likely to be affected than men. The condition is more common in Jewish women and is rare in African-Americans.

93. Newswise 30 ET. Printerfriendly Version. Prostatitis Treatment, interstitial cystitis Diagnosis. Libraries Medical News, Keywords INTERSTITIAL http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/504644/

Username: Password: forgotten login how to register ABOUT NEWSWISE Overview of Services ... How to Register Source: American Urological Association (AUA) Released: Fri 30-Apr-2004, 09:10 ET Embargo expired: Mon 10-May-2004, 09:30 ET Printer-friendly Version Prostatitis Treatment, Interstitial Cystitis Diagnosis Libraries Medical News Keywords INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS, AUA, PROSTATITIS, ANTIBIOTIC, PROTEONOMICS, BLADDER, PROSTATE Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Description New studies on the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis and the treatment of prostatitis will be the focus of a press briefing during the AUA Annual Scientific Meeting May 10. Antimicrobials Ineffective in Treating Chronic Prostatitis / Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/PPS): Though the traditional means of treating men with CP/PPS, use of antibiotics and alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers (tamsulosin and ciprofloxacin) did not lead to significant change after six and 12 weeks of treatment. Use of Saw Palmetto in Men with CP/PSS: Saw palmetto could provide clinical benefit in men with pelvic pain syndrome/chronic prostatitis, according to this two-institution placebo-controlled study. 142 men were enrolled, and followed up at 12-month and 18-month intervals. Men taking saw palmetto showed improvement on four statistical measuring documents. Isolation of Biomarker for Interstitial Cystitis (IC): Characterized by an inflammation or thinning of the bladder lining, interstitial cystitis (IC) is a debilitating disorder affecting more than a million women in the United States. Currently, no diagnostic tool exists for this condition, and a proper diagnosis can often take years. The authors of this study take an important first step toward suggesting that a biomarker exists for IC – in an antiproliferative factor produced by epithelial cells in an IC-afflicted bladder.

94. Bbc.co.uk Health - Ask The Doctor: Interstitial Cystitis Ask the Doctor. Q interstitial cystitis. I have been suffering from cystitis for about six months. You may have interstitial cystitis. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_doctor/cystitis.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index WEDNESDAY 2nd June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Health Home Lifestyle Home ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Ask the Doctor Q: Interstitial Cystitis I have been suffering from cystitis for about six months. I try to drink a lot of water and take cranberry tablets daily but cannot shift it. I have taken two courses of antibiotics and am reluctant to take them again. Kelly, 24 Dr Trisha Macnair responds Cystitis is a miserable condition, so coping with six months of it requires heroic effort - well done! Two courses of antibiotics should be enough to deal with any bacterial cause (presuming that your doctor tested the urine for infection to check which antibiotics were appropriate) although sometimes resistant bacteria can persist. There are other, less common causes of cystitis and your doctor should rule these out. You may have Interstitial Cystitis But I suspect that rather than an acute infection requiring antibiotics, you may have a condition called Interstitial Cystitis. This is a chronic condition where the bladder wall becomes inflamed, causing all the symptoms often ascribed to an infection - the urgent need to pass urine frequently, pain etc. These symptoms usually have to have been present for at least 9 months before the diagnosis is made. Interstitial cystitis is a newly recognised condition - for decades it was given scant credibility and dismissed as a condition of 'hysterical women' in some reports, despite the fact that many thousands of women suffer from the symptoms. Only in the past 15 years has it been found to be a very real, physical problem.

95. Interstitial Cystitis Detailed information on interstitial cystitis, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment. interstitial cystitis. What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_women/intersti.cfm

@import url(/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/css/greystone_advance.css); Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health FIND A DOCTOR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS CLINICAL TRIALS ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Interstitial Cystitis What is interstitial cystitis (IC)? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is complex, chronic disorder characterized by an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder, decreased bladder capacity, and glomerulations (pinpoint bleeding). IC may also be known as: painful bladder syndrome frequency-urgency-dysuria syndrome What causes IC? The cause of IC is still unknown and patients do not respond to antibiotic medication. Researchers are investigating many theories to understand the causes of IC and to determine appropriate treatments. What are the symptoms of IC?

96. Urology--Urological Conditions--Interstitial Cystitis Home. Appointments. Home. Fellowship. Home. More Information. Urology News. Urology Clinical Trials. Urology. Urological Conditions. Bladder–interstitial cystitis. http://www.stronghealth.com/services/urology/Conditions/interstitialcystitis.cfm

@import "/css/Strongw3c.css"; Search: Search Help Urology Our Team Home Urological Conditions Home Adrenal Bladder Erectile Dysfunction ... Urethra Pediatric Urology Home Ambiguous Genitalia Bladder Hernias ... Urinary Tract Urologic Oncology Home Home Clinical Trials Prevention Home Appointments Home Fellowship Home More Information Urology News Urology Clinical Trials Urology Urological Conditions Interstitial Cystitis is a chronic pelvic pain disorder that causes frequent, urgent, and painful urination and pain in the bladder and pelvic region.

97. Urology -Urological Conditions - Overview Of Interstitial Cystitis Urology. Urological Conditions. interstitial cystitis. Overview. The urinary Additional Resources for Information on interstitial cystitis. http://www.stronghealth.com/services/urology/conditions/icoverview.cfm

@import "/css/Strongw3c.css"; Search: Search Help Urology Our Team Home Urological Conditions Home Adrenal Bladder Erectile Dysfunction ... Urethra Pediatric Urology Home Ambiguous Genitalia Bladder Hernias ... Urinary Tract Urologic Oncology Home Home Clinical Trials Prevention Home Appointments Home Fellowship Home More Information Urology News Urology Clinical Trials Urology Urological Conditions Interstitial Cystitis Overview The urinary tract consists of the organs involved in the production and elimination of liquid waste (urine) from the body: the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urine is produced by the kidneys and travels from them through a pair of thin tubes, the ureters, to the bladder. The bladder, located in the pelvis, is a hollow, muscular, balloon shaped organ that stores urine until a person urinates. Strong Health's urologists are among the nation's leaders in studying, diagnosing and treating interstitial cystitis. Read more about our specialists Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition that causes recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region as well as frequent, urgent, and painful urination. With IC, the bladder wall becomes inflamed or irritated, which affects the amount of urine the bladder can hold and causes scarring, stiffening, and bleeding in the bladder.

98. Interstitial Cystitis, Complementary And Alternative Healing University interstitial cystitis, Herb Therapy . The autoimmune dysfunction has been suspected as the main cause of interstitial cystitis. http://alternativehealing.org/interstitial_cystitis_herb.htm

Complementary and Alternative Healing University Table of Contents List of Health Problems Chinese Herb Dictionary Qigong Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ... Tell us what you want Interstitial Cystitis, Herb Therapy by: Joe Hing Kwok Chu Clinical observation: Urinary urgency, frequency and lower abdominal pain not caused by infections or tumors. The auto-immune dysfunction has been suspected as the main cause of interstitial cystitis. There is no established traditional treatment for interstitial cystitis. Usually supportive treatments are being used. A drug called Suplatast Tosilate IPD-1151T) , a cytokine inhibitor, made by Taisho Pharmaceutical the second largest pharmaceutical company in the world, has been tried on interstitial cystitis patients and has produced beneficial result. This points to the possibility that auto-immune dysfunction can be the main cause of interstitial cystitis The side effects of long term usage of this drug have not been established.

99. Department Of Urology: Interstitial Cystitis Research Staff interstitial cystitis Research Staff. The IC Research Coordinators, (from left to right) Karen Mataranglo, RN, BS and Lynda Kelsey http://urology.ouhsc.edu/staff/intercystitis.html

var directory= "./" var headertext= "Department of Urology"; Department of Urology University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center OUHSC Home Urology Home Support Staff Administrative Office ... Research Coordinator Interstitial Cystitis Research Staff The IC Research Coordinators, (from left to right) Karen Mataranglo, RN, BS and Lynda Kelsey, RN, MS, have a myriad of interventions to help the IC patient. Their primary focus is National Institutes of Health (NIH) IC studies. Currently the intravesical BCG NIH study is being conducted on site (though closed to enrollment); the study is due to conclude in the Spring 2004. Further studies are planned, which is an exciting forecast for IC. For Dr. Culkin's patients, the Coordinators do one-on-one counseling for the newly diagnosed patients as well as those who simply need an update on IC self help. The patients are provided with a plethora of information encouraging them to take an active role in managing their disease. The patient is told IC is 75% self care and 25% clinical care.

100. INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS - Meaning And Definition Of The Word Search Dictionary interstitial cystitis Dictionary Entry and Meaning. Medical Dictionary. Definition A chronic inflammation of http://www.hyperdictionary.com/medical/interstitial cystitis

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary ... Medical Dictionary Search Dictionary: INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS: Dictionary Entry and Meaning Medical Dictionary Definition: A chronic inflammation of the bladder wall leading to frequent, painful urination. HOME ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY

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