| Topic: | kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: | Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome. |
| Author: | Quentin Clemens, J., et al. |
| Source: | IN: Litwin, M.S.; Saigal, C.S., eds. Urologic Diseases in America. Bethesda, MD: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. pp. 123-156. |
| Availability: | Available from National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. 3 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: 1-800-891-5390. Email: nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov. Website: www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov. Price: $10.00 shipping fee for hard copy; $5.00 shipping fee for CD-ROM version. OR available free on the Website. Order No. KU-188. |
| Abstract: | Interstitial cystitis (IC) and painful bladder syndrome (PBS) are chronic conditions characterized by frequent urination and bladder pain. Onset frequently occurs in the patient’s fourth decade or after and the disease typically fluctuates in severity but rarely resolves completely. This chapter on IC and PBS is from a lengthy text that offers a comprehensive portrait of the illness burden and resource use associated with the major urologic diseases in the United States. In this chapter, the authors discuss definition and diagnosis, manifestations of disease, prevalence and incidence, risk factors, clinical evaluation, trends in health care resource utilization for this condition, specifically inpatient and outpatient care, and economic impact. They conclude by noting that because no objective marker exists for IC or PBS, the exact prevalence of the disorder is not currently known. Outpatient visits related to these conditions are increasing, perhaps due to an increased awareness of the disorders or to a national increase in the number of patients. A final section offers recommendations in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, and areas of needed research. 4 figures. 26 tables. 18 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Urologic Diseases. Interstitial Cystitis. Pain. Bladder. Urination Disorders. Costs. Epidemiology. Delivery of Health Care. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Therapy. |
| Minor Keywords: | Statistics. Incidence. Prevalence. Drug Therapy. Quality of Life. |
| Publication Number: | KUBK11530. |
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