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David A Burks, MD  
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Detroit, MI

Specialties: Interstitial Cystitis, Urology

Interests: Interstitial Cystitis, cystitis
Henry Ford Health Systems
313-916-2075
2799 West Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI
My Posts
PLEASE HELP DR. BURKS
Jan 04, 2010 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Relax Phil, I'm not deserting Kim. I resigned my practice at HFH but will be at Oakwood Hosp. in Dearborn, MIch. I e-mailed in Kim 3 months of all her scripts in Dec. so she should be set in terms of pills. I'll be seeing patients at my new location starting mid Jan. I will send you an intro letter and business card with phone # to call for an appt. Happ...
Anxiety of Blood in Urine
Jan 04, 2010 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
It is common for patients with IC to initially have a very bad bladder infection, that causes damage to the bladder lining with bleeding and severe pain. The infection is treated and follow-up cultures are normal but the bleeding and symptoms continue. This is classic for Interstitial Cystitis. It's an inflammatory problem of the bladder triggered by an in...
Diagnosed with IC
Nov 29, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Hi, The hallmark of IC is pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladder, usually related to bladder filling. You complained ot frequency and incontinence (I assume incontinence with the sudden urge to void). If you don't have a pain component then it's unclear whether you have IC or overactive bladder. There can be a lot of overlap between the two condition...
Possibly misdiagnosed for a third time?
Nov 08, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Hi Again, I reviewed the postings above. With no frequency or urgency, voiding only 3 times per day, the diagnosis of IC is still in question and other causes of chronic pelvic pain must be ruled out. If you haven't had one, you need a laparoscopy by a gynecologist experienced in pelvic pain to rule out endometriosis, and other GYN causes of chronic pain. ...
Prostitis - Not Sure If that is the proper diagnosis
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Hi, Some patients have acute prostatitis which usually occurs once and is cleared with antibiotics. Others have chronic prostaitis (CP), which often recurs off antibiotics. Cipro is probably the best antibiotic because it gets good penetration in the prostate. Patients often need 4-6 weeks of treatment to eradicate the chronic infection. Flomax can he...
New IC and Pelvic pain suppor forum on medhelp
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Great.
pain 10 days
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
HI, The question is-- what is the diagnosis?? You've been treated with antibiotics for many months with no resolution of symptoms. I assume you have cultures of your urine during symptoms that show no infection. I agree with your ER doctor that more antibotics is not necessary. You may have Interstitial Cystitis (IC). It's an inflammation of the bladde...
Possibly misdiagnosed for a third time?
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
HI, To have IC you have to have pain, pressure or discomfort in the bladdder, and either urinary frequency or the constand urge to void. If you have endometriosis then you have a reason for the pelvic pain. It doesn't sound like you have frequency or urgency, so the diagnosis of IC is in doubt. You need a kidney x-ray or CAT scan to rule out a kidney stone...
Endometriosis and I.C
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
Hi, Unfortunately you can have endometriosis, interstitial cystitis., or both. These disorders are not related but often have similar symptoms of pelvic pain, bladder frequency and urgency. Ideally at the time of your laparoscopy for endometriosis, you have a cystoscopy and hydrodistention done by your gynecologist or urologist to rule in IC and rule out o...
leucocytes in urine
Oct 10, 2009 in the Interstitial Cystitis Expert Forum
HI, You may very well have a nerve related problem with your bladder. Nerves go from your brain down the spinal cord and out to your bladder, rectum, vulva and legs. When you have a spinal compresssion the nerves to your pelvis and legs are affected. After the decompression surgery the nerves may or may not return to normal function. You have residual w...