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There is no cure for IC, and there are no standard or consistently effective treatments. Results vary from person to person. As long as the cause is unknown, treatment is based on trial and error until you find relief. Elmiron is the only medication taken by mouth that is specif...[read article]
Tests for Interstitial Cystitis
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Cystoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra. More
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Potassium Sensitivity Test
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Bimanual Palpation
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope. More
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Medical Procedures for Interstitial Cystitis
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A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is used to apply electrical currents through the skin to the nerves via electrodes in order to reduce chro... More
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Therapeutic distention of bladder
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Instillation of Drug in Bladder
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Resection of Lesion of Bladder
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Surgical Procedures for Interstitial Cystitis
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Bladder augmentation, also known as augmentation cystoplasty, is reconstructive surgery to increase the reservoir capacity of the bladder. The procedure is very com... More
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Fulguration
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Prescribed Medications for Interstitial Cystitis
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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem. More
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dimethyl sulfoxide
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PENTOSAN (PEN toe san) is used to treat the bladder pain or discomfort caused by interstitial cystitis. This is a condition that causes inflammation of parts of the... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Interstitial Cystitis
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IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Interstitial Cystitis What's this?
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L-arginine was first isolated in 1886. In 1932, scientists learned that L-arginine is needed to create urea, a waste product that is necessary for toxic ammonia to ... More
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Dimethyl sulfoxide (C 2 H 6 OS), or DMSO, is a sulfur-containing organic compound. DMSO occurs naturally in vegetables, fruits, grains, and animal products. DMSO wa... More
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