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| Title: |
Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Syndrome and Similar Diseases in Women: A Systematic Review. |
| Author: |
Bogart, L.M.; Berry, S.H.; Clemens, J.Q. |
| Source: |
Journal of Urology. 177(2): 450-456. February 2007. |
| Abstract: |
The symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC) in women can be difficult to differentiate from those of painful bladder syndrome and may also overlap with symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI), chronic urethral syndrome, overactive bladder, vulvodynia, and endometriosis. This article reports the results of a systematic literature review undertaken to determine how best to distinguish IC from related conditions. The authors screened 2,680 article titles, of which 604 were read in full. The most commonly reported IC symptoms were bladder or pelvic pain, urgency, frequency, and nocturia. IC and painful bladder syndrome share the same cluster of symptoms. Chronic urethral syndrome is an outdated term. Recurrent UTIs may be differentiated from IC and painful bladder syndrome via a combination of self-report and urine culture information. Pain distinguishes IC from overactive bladder and vulvar pain may distinguish vulvodynia from IC. The authors conclude that identifying IC and painful bladder syndrome in women with more than one of these diseases may be difficult. 4 tables. 68 references. |
| Format: |
Journal Article |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Urologic Diseases. Interstitial Cystitis. Symptoms. Female. Diagnosis. Pain. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Bladder. Diagnostic Tests. Urinary Tract Infections. Urge Incontinence. Urogenital System. Chronic Disease. |
| Publication Number: |
KUJA11585. |
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