Interstitial cystitis, chronic inflammation of the bladder, can have a devastating effect on the lives of both sufferers and loved ones. This handbook reviews the latest medications and their side effects, surgeries, and alternative treatment options. Well written, compassionate, thoughtful and comprehensive. A 'must read' for IC patients dealing with the uncertainty of this disease. From psychological techniques for managing chronic pain to understanding sleep and nutritional needs and challenges during the process, this provides a workbook in its revised second edition to explore the basics of therapies and control measures.
Chapters explain and expose the influences of mental strengthening exercises in the process.
A practical guide for the millions who suffer from chronic urological disorders. 18 line illustrations. In carefully graduated steps, this book teaches pain sufferers how to surrender the attitudes that are holding them prisoner to pain and master the physical and mental techniques that can set them free, including nutrition tips, relaxing and strengthening exercises, and ways to break free of painkillers. The bladder infection syndrome, apparently much more common and devastating than thought a decade ago, is examined in 22 articles describing aspects of research into the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, and management. Other chapters discuss animal models, etiological and pathogenetic theories, light microscope findings in bladders of patients, hydrodistension and intraoperative urodynamics, a clinical, endoscopic, and pathologic approach to diagnosis, pharmacotherapeutic goals, and surgical therapy.