Interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor dysfunction: A comprehensive review

Authors
Lukban, JC Parkin, JV Holzberg, AS Caraballo, R Kellogg-Spadt, S Whitmore, KE
Citation
Jc. Lukban et al., Interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor dysfunction: A comprehensive review, PAIN MED, 2(1), 2001, pp. 60-71
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
PAIN MEDICINE
ISSN journal
15262375 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
60 - 71
Database
ISI
SICI code
1526-2375(200103)2:1<60:ICAPFD>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Interstitial cystitis is a clinical condition occurring predominantly in wo men and is characterized by urinary frequency, urgency, and pain. Patient s ymptoms have the potential to significantly affect quality of life, posing a challenge to some to perform activities of daily living. This article com prehensively reviews the literature on the epidemiology, etiology, evaluati on, and treatment of interstitial cystitis, and considers commonly associat ed pelvic floor dysfunction.