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Is Interstitial Cystitis A Chronic And Progressive Disease Of Lower Urinary Tract?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

Question: is interstitial cystitis a progressive disease? or does it stay the same

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is a chronic and progressive disease.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.

Interstitial cystitis is also called painful bladder syndrome.
Yes, it is a chronic and progressive disease of the lower urinary tract.
It's symptoms are:
- pelvic pain
- urinary urgency
- incomplete bladder emptying

Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 minutes later)

Ive had vulval itching and vulval and urethral burning for two years following a uti and many antibiotics. my bladder doesn't hurt when its full and I don't have the constant urge to urinate. I dont have to get up during the night to urinate as I sleep straight through. could I still have interstitial cystitis?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back

you are reporting to have vulvar itching and urethral burning. these symptoms may be related with candida overgrowth.
This is why I strongly suggest to do :
-smear test for candida overgrowth
- urine culture test
Since you don't have urge to urinate, or to urinate at night, it is unusual to have interstitial cystitis.
Wish you all the best.
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

the urethral burning occurs after I stop urinating and when I have finished there is a slight urge to go again but it feel like that feeling is caused by irritation

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow....

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes, that feeling seems to be related with mucosa irritation and damage.
The acidity of the urine can cause burning in a damaged mucosae.

Wish you fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 minutes later)

how do I repair it? is it common for this to become chronic as I have now had symptoms for nearly two years

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please follow,,,,

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
First of all you should do exams that I recommended above to confirm the diagnosis.
After that you can start to use anti- fungal treatment like fluconasole.
Meantime I suggest to :
- use chamomile tea to wash genital area
- keep dry and good hygiene of anal area
- avoid intimae detergents
- If you have a partner than the partner should be treated too.
Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar