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The intention of this article is to present a brief overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities of interstitial cystitis for primary care clinicians. While very succinct, it encapsulates the condition with clear and precise definition.

Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition that may go undiagnosed for years. Patients may turn to complementary therapies to find relief of symptoms. A survey was done to assess the use and effectiveness of these therapies by adult women diagnosed with the disorder.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pain in the bladder or pelvis that for some can be debilitating. At present, IC is without cure, yet various management modalities are available. This article provides a general overview of the history, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of IC. A specific case study that focuses on a surgical management option is highlighted.

Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by pain, frequency, urgency, and nocturia and diagnosed primarily in women. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that urologic nurses are central to its management, providing sensitive counseling and education as well as therapy.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic, painful bladder syndrome primarily found in women. Although the direct cause(s) of IC are unknown, several theories exist. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequency, and pain. Treatment options include behavioral therapies, use of pharmacologic agents, and surgery. Patients benefit from prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatments. Important clinical features of IC in women including the pathology, common symptoms, and recommended evaluation and management strategies are reviewed.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a painful bladder condition. Because of a reported link between exercise and pain reduction, a case study analysis was conducted to explore exercise effects on IC. Exercise was provided 3 days per week for 6 months. Two subjects appeared to have benefitted from the program. Implications for future research are dis-.

Self-care, as a theoretical base of practice in caring for patients with interstitial cystitis (IC), has been suggested as a model of holistic health. Those living with IC look to the nurse/health care practitioner for intervention and care. Nurses operating from the self-care nursing framework may find this model useful in caring for patients with IC. These patients are educated by the nurse regarding preventative measures, interventions, and advanced treatments and therefore may be in a better position to participate in achieving the goal of optimal health. Self-care nursing helps the client to care for themselves through education, resource acquisition, and role-modeling positive behavioral outcomes.

The purpose of this case study article is to place a personal twist on a frightening disease process known as interstitial cystitis (IC). As nurses, the goal of our interventions is to promote the independence of the client in his/her own self-care. One nursing theory, Modeling and Role-Modeling (Erickson, Tomlin, & Swain, 1983), has assisted me not only as a nurse but also as a client to overcome the IC dilemma through the practice of self-care nursing.

This article is intended to "put a face" on the disease interstitial cystitis (IC). It is a personal case study based on the experiences of the author. Being misdiagnosed and dismissed for years, her story is typical of the IC patient's struggle. If one IC patient is recognized and treated in a timely fashion, then those years of being misunderstood would have counted for something.

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder wall, characterized by pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and frequency. Its etiology is unknown. There are an estimated 700,000 cases of IC in the United States. IC remains a diagnosis of exclusion. Although there are no uniformly effective therapies, many treatment options are currently available. Current research is focused on the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of IC.

Nurses who work with patients with interstitial cystitis agree these patients demand considerable clinician time. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic disease with several etiologic theories explaining the syndrome. Diagnosis and treatment are already updated in the preceding article by Dr. Peters. Conversations with nurses who practice in different areas of the United States extend this discussion by addressing patient issues and offering specific nursing advice.

Interstitial cystitis is a severe bladder disease of unknown etiology with no cure. The diagnosis and treatment of this difficult disease has frustrated both patients and clinicians alike. Multimodality therapy is the most effective treatment for interstitial cystitis.