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Review
. 2014;16(2):83-7.

Treating interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome as a chronic disease

Philip C Bosch  1 , David C Bosch  2
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Treating interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome as a chronic disease

Philip C Bosch et al. Rev Urol. 2014.

Abstract

The management of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is both frustrating and difficult. The etiology is uncertain and there is no definitive treatment. Consequently, both patients and doctors tend to be unhappy and unsatisfied with the quality of care. The American Urological Association (AUA) provides a guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of IC/BPS. Recommended first-line treatments include patient education, self-care practices, behavior modifications, and stress management. Management of IC/BPS may be also improved if both patients and doctors treat this condition as a chronic disease. This article reviews the AUA first-line treatments for IC/BPS and considers the benefits of treating this condition as a chronic disease.

Keywords: Autoimmune diseases; Bladder pain syndrome; Chronic disease; Interstitial cystitis.

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