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Interstitial Cystitis (Expert Forum)
constant urge and discomfort
Answered by
David A Burks, MD - Interstitial Cystitis, Urology
Henry Ford Health Systems
Detroit - MI
Questions in the Interstitial Cystitis. forum are answered by Dr. David A. Burks, MD from Henry Ford Health Systems.
constant urge and discomfort
by prb55, Sep 14, 2009 04:31AM
i have a really constant urge and discomfort in the bladder all the time for the past one year..got all the tests done.all negaitive.(sonography,normal urine,cbc,stomach xray)etc.im a 21 yr old girl.please help me out.i have been on antibiotics for uti for really long.this doesnt seem to help me.pls help
Doctor's Answer
by David A Burks, MD, Oct 10, 2009 11:28AM
, Oct 10, 2009 11:28AMTo: prb55
Hi,
You have the classic history for Interstitial Cystitis (IC). Frequency, urgency and bladder pain, pressure or discomfort is the classic triad of symptoms. You are structurally normal based on the x-rays, blood work. This is not a simple bladder infection based on the cultures. You need to look at the website: "ichelp.org" There you will get basic info on this disorder. You need to be evacuated by either by a Urologist who specializes in Female Urology or a Urogynecologist to do a complete history, physical exam to rule out some other possible problems, then get started on treatment. Start with the ICA diet, eliminating the caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, acidic fruits and juices, plus educate yourself about the disorder. Good Luck
You have the classic history for Interstitial Cystitis (IC). Frequency, urgency and bladder pain, pressure or discomfort is the classic triad of symptoms. You are structurally normal based on the x-rays, blood work. This is not a simple bladder infection based on the cultures. You need to look at the website: "ichelp.org" There you will get basic info on this disorder. You need to be evacuated by either by a Urologist who specializes in Female Urology or a Urogynecologist to do a complete history, physical exam to rule out some other possible problems, then get started on treatment. Start with the ICA diet, eliminating the caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, acidic fruits and juices, plus educate yourself about the disorder. Good Luck
Member Comments (2)
by prb55, Sep 14, 2009 04:35AM
yes i forgot to mention (my urine culture reports are also negaitive.)
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