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| | eMedicine - Cystitis, Nonbacterial : Article by Lynda A Frassetto, MD |
 | | Because no cure for interstitial cystitis exists, the goals of therapy are to make this chronic condition as livable for the patient as possible. | | | Another theory suggests that interstitial cystitis is related to pelvic muscle hyperirritability and increased tension, leading to hypersensitivity of the peripheral and central nerves in the area. | | | Cystitis may occur following radiation therapy to the pelvis for cancer treatment. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2850.htm
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| | eMedicine - Interstitial Cystitis : Article by Eric Rovner, MD |
| | Medical therapy: The therapy for interstitial cystitis (IC) begins with extensive patient education regarding the chronic nature of the disease and realistic assessments of the condition, prognosis, and potential responses to therapy. | | | Chaiken DC, Blaivas JG, Blaivas ST: Behavioral therapy for the treatment of refractory interstitial cystitis. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2866.htm
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| | Cystitis |
| | There is no doubt that this simple and natural treatment brings relief to many women with cystitis. | | | There are a number of products available from your pharmacist to treat cystitis. | | | Women using a deodorant or other potentially irritating material on their genitals may develop cystitis-like symptoms. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/cystitis.htm
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| | Homeopathic medicine also can be effective in treating cystitis. | | | Acupuncture and Chinese traditional herbal medicine can also be helpful in treating acute and chronic cases of cystitis. | | | "Presumed Cystitis Well Managed Via Telephone: Large Kaiser Experience." Family Practice News (November 1, 2003):41. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/cystitis.jsp
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| | Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome |
| | Sandler GG, Sandler A. Patient to patient: managing interstitial cystitis and overlapping conditions. | | | The Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Research Network (ICCRN) is a product of two NIDDK programs: the Interstitial Cystitis Database (ICDB) Study and the Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Trials Group (ICCTG). | | | In 2003, the ICCTG became the Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Research Network (ICCRN), which is conducting additional clinical trials, either sequentially or concurrently, over a second five-year period. |
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http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/interstitialcystitis
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| | Cystitis |
| | This is why the condition is sometimes referred to as ‘honeymoon cystitis’. | | | Although there is little conclusive evidence that these behaviours contribute to cystitis it is plausible. | | | Further Woman's Health Queensland Wide Inc accepts no responsibility to persons who may rely upon this information for whatever purpose. |
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http://www.womhealth.org.au/factsheets/cystitis.htm
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| | Interstitial Cystitis -- familydoctor.org |
| | People with interstitial cystitis may have painful spasms of pelvic floor muscles. | | | People who learn about interstitial cystitis and participate in their own care do better than people who don't. | | | If you have muscle spasms, you can learn exercises to help strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles. |
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http://familydoctor.org/717.xml
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| | Interstitial Cystitis Network - Painful Bladder Syndrome, Chronic Pelvic Pain of the Bladder, Overactive Bladder, ... |
| | This is a major breakthrough for patients struggling with vulvar or clitoral pain and discomfort, a common related condition to IC. | | | U101 is a proprietary intravesical formulation (similar to a rescue instillation) of FDA-approved components that has been demonstrated to provide near-immediate relief of symptoms associated with interstitial cystitis. | | | QandA with an MD - Review hundreds of questions and answers on interstitial cystitis submitted to our distinguished panel of lecturers. |
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http://www.ic-network.com
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| | Alternative Medicines to treat Cystitis |
| | From various merchants we have gathered together these products to treat cystitis, so you can be aware of the alternatives available. | | | Cystitis - a Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References | | | The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide: Your Guide to the Latest Treatment Options and Coping Strategies |
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http://www.taoherbfarm.com/herbs/herbs/cystitis.htm
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| | Interstitial Cystitis Association - Home |
| | Founded in 1984, the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is a not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing patient and physician educational information and programs, patient support, public awareness and, most importantly, research funding. | | | This unique booklet is written especially for people who care about a person with IC in their life, and focuses on the special needs of people with IC, and successful coping strategies using communication and validation, learning, advocating, and understanding. | | | Robert Moldwin, MD, a longtime member of the ICA's Medical Advisory Board and author of the best-selling book, The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide, gives an eloquent, easy-to-understand outline of all the basics of IC: theories, treatments, self-help measures, research developments, and HOPE. |
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http://www.ichelp.org
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| | MedlinePlus: Interstitial Cystitis |
| | Disability Changes Benefit Working IC Patients (Interstitial Cystitis Association) | | | Finding the Right Physician for You (Interstitial Cystitis Association) | | | Interstitial Cystitis Treatments and Medications Guide (Interstitial Cystitis Association) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/interstitialcystitis.html
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| | Amazon.com: Cystitis (Natural Way Series): Books: Jacqueline Young |
| | The Natural Way with Cystitis takes an up-to-date look at the causes of cystitis, how to treat it and, even more importantly, how to prevent it. | | | Customers interested in Cystitis (Natural Way Series) may also be interested in | | | Symptoms, causes and treatment of common and interstitial cystitis |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1852308893?v=glance
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| | UroToday - Interstitial Cystitis |
| | BERKELEY, CA (UroToday Inc.) - A case-control study was carried out to identify any relationship between interstitial cystitis (IC) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and depression by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and recently reported in an article by Joseph Novi and colleagues. | | | Amitriptyline Shows Good Long-term Results For Painful Bladder/Interstitial Cystitis (PBS/IC) With No Evidence Of Tachyphylaxis | | | BERKELEY, CA (UroToday.com) - Painful bladder syndrome / interstitial cystitis can be considered a chronic pain syndrome. |
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http://www.urotoday.com/prod/contents/interCys/index.asp?cat=interCys
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| | cystopurin |
| | This relieves the intense stinging pain experiences by cystitis sufferers when passing water and reduces the urge to pass water so frequently. | | | Cystopurin is a low-sodium 48 hour treatment for the symptoms of cystitis. | | | Beginning the Cystopurin treatment at the first signs of an attack will usually help you feel better within a few hours. |
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http://www.cystitis.org
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| | Interstitial Cystitis |
| | Interstitial cystitis is a chronic, painful inflammatory condition of the bladder wall characterized by pressure and pain above the pubic area along with increased frequency and urgency of urination. | | | Affected individuals urinate frequently with pain even though there is no diagnosed bladder infection. | | | Interstitial cystitis typically affects young and middle-aged women, although men can also have this disorder. |
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http://my.webmd.com/hw/bladder_cancer/nord103.asp
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| | Interstitial cystitis - MayoClinic.com |
| | And you may also have pain in your pelvis, which can range from mild burning or discomfort to severe pain. | | | Although there's no treatment that reliably eliminates the signs and symptoms of interstitial cystitis, a number of medications and therapies offer relief. | | | Instead you may have interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/interstitial-cystitis/DS00497
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| | Interstitial Cystitis |
| | None of the therapies are more than 50-60% effective, therefore a therapy with the least side effects is usually chosen first. | | | Pain with sexual relations, chronic pelvic pain, sleep difficulties, depression, ulcers, scarring and contractures of the bladder wall and urinary leakage/incontinence may be present in a small amount but in general, interstitial cystitis is not associated with urinary leakage. | | | The potassium sensitivity test is also used as a differentiating test although it may also be postive in other causes of pelvic pain such as endometriosis. |
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http://www.wdxcyber.com/dxurp003.htm
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| | A.R.E. Health & Rejuvenation Research Center - The Cayce Health Database |
| | This includes hydrotherapy treatments and peanut oil massage (see 2462-1). | | | Cystitis is more often a reaction of the bladder to a diseased state occurring elsewhere in the body than a distinct disease in itself. | | | Since the underlying causes of cystitis are often complex and involve imbalances in other parts of the body, no system of treatment should be undertaken in those cases of chronic or recurrent cystitis until there has first been a complete physical examination. |
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http://www.edgarcayce.org/health/database/chdata/data/prcyst3a.html
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| | Interstitial Cystitis: Progress Against Disabling Bladder Condition |
| | [It] may represent the end stage of a bladder that has been made irritable by emotional disturbance." The book further states that interstitial cystitis may be a pathway for the discharge of unconscious hatreds. | | | Evelyn Zamula is a freelance writer in Potomac, Md. | | | Some patients may develop a chemical cystitis after use of the drug that goes away within one or two days. |
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http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/995_cystitis.html
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| | cystitis |
| | The perineum (the area around the genitals) has vast numbers of bacteria. | | | Medical treatment with antibiotics can help but in the long term self help measures are more effective. | | | Below are a set of guidelines developed by Angela Kilmartin who suffered with cystitis for much of her life, she has also written several books on cystitis. |
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http://www.med4u.co.uk/WLAs/cystitis.htm
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| | Interstitial Cystitis - UrologyChannel |
| | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder that causes frequent, urgent, and painful urination and pelvic discomfort. | | | Though not curable, IC is treatable and most patients find some relief with treatment and lifestyle changes. |
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http://www.urologychannel.com/interstitialcystitis/index.shtml
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| | Cystitis |
| | The increased urinary flow will help your body fight off any invaders and keep them moving out of your body. | | | Cystitis and Urinary Tract infections are uncomfortable, no painful, distractions that no one needs. | | | The pain that is ever present and the burning that often occurs with urination will drive make people consider options they would not before. |
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http://allwellco.com/bin/InterShop.php?category=Cystitis39.html&...
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| | Cystitis - Patient UK |
| | For sites and information on Evidence Based Medicine. | | | Information and support for people with any kind of cystitis including Interstitial Cystitis. | | | Women's Health Concern is a charitable organisation which aims to help educate and support women. |
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http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/232
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| | Introduction: Cystitis - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Treatments for Cystitis: Various information is available about treatments available for Cystitis, or research treatments for other diseases. | | | Researching symptoms of Cystitis: Further information about the symptoms of Cystitis is available including a list of symptoms of Cystitis, other diseases that might have similar symptoms in differential diagnosis of Cystitis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. | | | Misdiagnosis and Cystitis: Research more detailed information about misdiagnosis of Cystitis, underlying causes of Cystitis (possibly misdiagnosed), or research misdiagnosis of other diseases. |
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http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/cystitis/intro.htm
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| | Cystitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Natural remedies and some drugs which counteract the acidity of urine, such as Cystopurin (Potassium citrate), can help to relieve symptoms, but will not clear up the infection. | | | The condition primarily affects women, but can affect all age groups from either sex. | | | There are two main types of cystitis, interstitial cystitis, which is rare, difficult to diagnose, and does not involve foreign organisms, and bacterial cystitis. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystitis
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| | DrThom's - Expert Health Clinic |
| | Women who have recurrent attacks of cystitis that are difficult to treat may need to see and be investigated by a urologist. | | | The approach to treating patients with cystitis generally has two angles: firstly the use of antibiotics, and secondly increased fluid intake to flush any bacteria out. | | | Pregnant women seem to be at an increased risk of infective cystitis. |
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http://www.drthom.com/info/s_cystit.htm
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| | Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder disorder) |
| | Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic bladder condition that can cause pain and other symptoms. | | | The symptoms of IC vary from person to person and even in the same person. | | | Another theory is that there are substances in urine which are irritating to people with IC. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/faq/intcyst.htm
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| | Feline Cystitis [HomeVet© Natural Pet Care] |
| | Bacterial infections are the most common cause of cystitis in dogs and humans, but most cats with cystitis do not have bacteria in their urine. | | | This surgical procedure is also performed if the urethral obstruction is so severe that normal urine flow cannot be reestablished or if there are permanent strictures that develop in the urethra. | | | This is why cases of feline cystitis are associated with stress, e.g. |
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http://www.homevet.com/petcare/cystitis.html
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| | Cystitis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | As cystitis progresses, blood may be observed in the urine and the patient may suffer cramps after urination. | | | Cystitis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | Untreated cystitis can lead to scarring and the formation of stones when urine is retained for long periods of time to avoid painful urination. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2900
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| | Cystitis - Young People's Sexual Health |
| | You should have a check up for other infections at your local GUM/Sexual Health Clinic if your Cystitis symptoms do not clear up. | | | Having cystitis can be very distressing and uncomfortable but it rarely causes any serious health problems. | | | They may be caused by a sexually transmitted infection. |
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| | Medinfo: Cystitis |
| | The Patients Encyclopaedia of Cystitis, Sexual Cystitis and Interstitial Cystitis, by Angela Kilmartin (Editor) | | | From a sufferer who has thoroughly researched the topic. | | | The main cause of cystitis (and other urinary tract infections) is bacteria known as coliform bacteria, which are a common occupant of the bowel. |
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http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/cystitis.html
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| | Cystitis - Everybody - Health Information for New Zealanders |
| | Cystitis may cause any or all of the following: | | | Cystitis - Everybody - Health Information for New Zealanders | | | First you will need a urine test to see what organisms are causing the infection. |
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http://www.everybody.co.nz/page-0815c9b7-d7a9-4cd1-9088-eeea68f29367.aspx
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| | What should I do? - Cystitis |
| | With cystitis you need to urinate (pass water) often, and when you do you get a burning feeling. | | | The pain from cystitis can be eased with a hot water bottle on the stomach. | | | Women get cystitis more often than men because their urethra (the passageway through which water passes from the bladder) is shorter. |
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http://www.whatshouldido.com/cyst.shtml
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| | Cystitis |
| | Although more rare, other causes of cystitis, or conditions that may mimic bacterial UTIs, include: | | | During sexual activity, bacteria may be introduced into the bladder through the urethra. | | | Sometimes cystitis is referred to as honeymoon cystitis, because this bladder infection commonly occurs in women as a result of sexual intercourse. |
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http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00285.html
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| | Gillespie - You Don't Have to Live With Cystitis |
| | Gillespie extensively covers this area of health, including the newest treatments, how diet affects urinary health, how to treat infections naturally, and the surprising role of exercise and lower back problems. | | | You Don't Have to Live With Cystitis is written simply but communicates what women have long wanted to know but no one has told them- how to have better urinary health at every stage of their life. | | | Women seem to have a little trouble distinguishing between cystitis and interstitial cystitis. |
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http://pinksunrise.com/mta/gillespie.htm
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| | Cystitis |
| | Cystitis is far more common in women, mostly because of the differences in anatomy. | | | Several conditions affecting the bladder, however, do respond well to herbs. | | | Urinary tract infections should always be treated promptly to avoid potentially serious complications such as the infection spreading upwards to affect the kidneys (pyelonephritis). |
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http://www.desertherbals.net/printer/utractcystitis.htm
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| | cystitis - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | cystitis : The On-line Medical Dictionary [home, info] | | | cystitis : Technical and Popular Medical Terms [home, info] | | | cystitis : Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary [home, info] |
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http://www.onelook.com/?w=cystitis&ls=a
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| | The Peter Gurney Guinea Pig Pages - Fits |
| | Sows are more prone to this condition because they have a shorter urethra than boar's have. | | | Personally, I believe that a contributing cause to this condition is too much protein in the diet, see 'Dietry matters.' | | | Any kind of obstruction of the urethra such as a stone can also cause Cystitis for stagnant urine can build up in the bladder or urethra. |
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http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/cystitis.htm
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| | Home Page |
| | © The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation 2004. |
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