Definition:
Painful Bladder Syndrome otherwise known as the interstitial cystitis in medicine is a condition which is characterized by a recurring pain in the bladder as well as in the surrounding pelvic region.
Diagnosis:
Urine and potassium sensitivity tests, and cytoscopy are used to diagnose painful bladder syndrome.
Treatment:
Oral medications, bladder distention, nerve stimulation are among the recommended treatments for the Painful Bladder Syndrome.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of the Painful Bladder Syndrome are urgent and frequent urination and pelvic pain.
Causes:
A perceived cause of this condition is the defect or damage occurring in the protective lining of the bladder.
