Question 1

What is Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)?

Accepted Answer

Interstitial cystitis, also called bladder pain syndrome, is a chronic condition causing bladder and pelvic pain, urinary urgency and frequency (day and night) in the absence of infection or other clear cause. Diagnosis is by exclusion: urine infections, stones, overactive bladder, endometriosis and, importantly,…

Question 2

How is Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome) approached in Chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

Interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome, causes ongoing bladder pain, urgency and frequency without infection, and it is diagnosed after other causes are ruled out [1][2]. Treatment is layered: diet changes, stress management, pelvic floor physiotherapy and medicines from your urology team. Acupuncture can be…

Question 3

When should someone with Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome) seek urgent medical care?

Accepted Answer

Seek prompt medical assessment for any of the following: Prompt referral: Blood in the urine, whether visible or found on testing. Arrange medical assessment to exclude bladder cancer and stones before any adjunctive care.; Prompt referral: Fever with urinary symptoms, flank pain or rigors. Arrange same-day medical…

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