Abstract
Management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is individualized for each patient. All patients benefit from education and self-care advice. Patients with Hunner lesions usually respond well to fulguration or triamcinolone injection, which can be repeated when the symptoms and lesions recur. For patients without Hunner lesions, numerous treatment options are available. The tiers of the American Urological Association Guidelines present these options in an orderly progression, balancing the benefits, risks, and burdens. Along with specific IC/BPS treatments, it is also important to have resources for stress reduction, pain management, and treatment of comorbid conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 389-396 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Urologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2012 |
Keywords
- Guidelines
- Interstitial cystitis
- Painful bladder syndrome
- Therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology