Panzera Alis Kolter
Pelvic and Sexual Health Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Urol Nurs. 2007 Feb;27(1):13-9.
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.
间质性膀胱炎（IC）是一种主要见于女性的慢性疼痛性膀胱综合征。尽管IC的直接病因尚不清楚，但有几种理论。常见症状包括尿急、尿频和疼痛。治疗选择包括行为疗法、使用药物和手术。患者能从及时诊断和开始治疗中获益。本文综述了女性IC的重要临床特征，包括病理、常见症状以及推荐的评估和管理策略。
