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Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis

Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis

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The National Institutes of Health estimates that 700,000 people in the United States suffer from PBS/IC, 90% of whom are women.

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Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (PBS/IC) is a chronic condition that involves:

  • Urinary urgency
  • Urinary frequency
  • Nocturia (being awakened by the urge to urinate more than once per night)
  • Bladder pain, which tends to increase as the bladder fills

The intensity of these symptoms may range from mild to debilitating. The presence of this syndrome suggests that there is no underlying cause for these symptoms, such as a urinary tract infection or bladder tumor. However, medical evaluation is needed to confirm the absence of these conditions or other conditions with similar symptoms. 

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You can find the office contact information for each physician specializing in Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis by visiting their profile listed on the bottom of this webpage.

If you'd like to learn more about our providers that specialize in Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis, please review the Physicians & Faculty profiles listed at the bottom of this page.

Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis - Risks & Causes

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The exact cause of PSC/IC is unknown.

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Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis - Symptoms & Evaluation

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The symptoms of PBS/IC often occur in episodes of increased intensity, known as “flares,” followed by periods of remission. There is no test for the diagnosis of PBS/IC.

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Painful Bladder Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis - Treatment Options

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While there is no cure for PBS/IC, there are several surgical and non-surgical treatment options available.

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Physicians & Faculty

Larissa Rodriguez

M.D.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Unwanaobong Nseyo

M.D., M.P.H.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Renee Rolston

M.D.

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health

Jennifer Jue

PA-C

(646) 962-9600
(646) 962-9600
Center for Female Pelvic Health
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