I then went into Same Day Surgery and under general anesthetic, my bladder was stretched from 200 to 700 cc capacity. I opted for medication orally. I was wondering if there are any new or perhaps other treatment plans that I can look at. Please let me know. Sarah, Thanks for your letter.
Interstitial cystitis is disease in which there is an inflammation of the bladder wall.
Exact cause is essentially unknown. Treatment usually is prolonged and involves close cooperation with an Urologist who is interested in this disease entity. You need to find an Urologist specializing in interstitial cystitis. This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.