Interstitial Cystitis (IC) May Look Like Other Conditions
IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of unresolved overactive bladder (OAB)
Consider IC in patients who present with
Pain is a characteristic symptom of IC, but not OAB, and may help differentiate between the 2 conditions4
Findings suggest a high prevalence of IC in patients with OAB symptoms refractory to anticholinergic therapy3
*Based on a positive Potassium Sensitivity Test (PST).
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IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI)
Consider IC in patients who present with
Millions of women seek treatment for UTI symptoms every year3
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IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of endometriosis
Consider IC in patients who present with
Endometriosis and IC may coexist
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Butrick CW. Patients with chronic pelvic pain: endometriosis or interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome? JSLS. 2007;11:182-189.
IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain (CPP)
Consider IC in patients who present with
Pelvic pain may be an indicator of IC
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IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of vulvodynia
Consider IC in patients who present with1,3
IC and vulvodynia may have overlapping symptoms due to a common etiology1
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IC symptoms can mimic the symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)
Consider IC in patients who present with1,3
Men presumed to have CP/CPPS who are unresponsive to antibiotic therapy may suffer from IC
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