vulvodynia/potassium

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Prevalence of interstitial cystitis in vulvodynia patients detected by bladder potassium sensitivity.

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BACKGROUND Intravesical potassium sensitivity has been reported in 82% of vulvodynia patients, suggesting the bladder generates their pain and indicating interstitial cystitis (IC)/painful bladder syndrome deserves greater attention in differential diagnosis of vulvodynia. OBJECTIVE The aims of this

Gynecologic presentation of interstitial cystitis as detected by intravesical potassium sensitivity.

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OBJECTIVE To document the initial clinical diagnoses, determine the prevalence of urinary symptoms, and test for intravesical potassium sensitivity in gynecologic patients with chronic pelvic pain. METHODS Gynecologists at three United States medical centers administered the Potassium Sensitivity

The prevalence of interstitial cystitis in gynecologic patients with pelvic pain, as detected by intravesical potassium sensitivity.

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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of interstitial cystitis in a large number of gynecologic patients with pelvic pain versus control subjects, as indicated by a positive result on a potassium sensitivity test. METHODS Gynecologists at four US medical centers

The role of a leaky epithelium and potassium in the generation of bladder symptoms in interstitial cystitis/overactive bladder, urethral syndrome, prostatitis and gynaecological chronic pelvic pain.

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The traditional diagnosis of interstitial cystitis (IC) only recognizes the severe form of the disease. The far more common early and intermittent phases of the disease are not perceived to be part of IC but rather are misdiagnosed as urinary tract infection, urethral syndrome, overactive bladder,

Vulvitis and vulvovaginitis: cutaneous considerations.

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Vulvar dermatoses (previously dystrophies) include psoriasis, allergic or irritant reactions, lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, and tinea. Some of these have bullous or erosive forms, but they differ from the immune-mediated vesiculobullous disease group, which includes

Diagnosing the bladder as the source of pelvic pain: successful treatment for adults and children.

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The key to successful therapy of interstitial cystitis (IC) is to correctly diagnose it. The significant majority of patients with IC have a dysfunctional bladder epithelium that allows urinary solutes (primarily potassium) to leak into the bladder wall, causing symptoms and tissue damage. Drugs

Chronic pelvic pain syndromes: clinical, urodynamic, and urothelial observations.

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METHODS A cohort of 408 patients with bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) was evaluated, and findings were discussed in this retrospective chart review. RESULTS Based on the chief complaints, they were divided into four subgroups: BPS/IC (n = 157), CPP (n = 98),

Diet and its role in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and comorbid conditions.

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What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Nearly 90% of patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) report sensitivities to a wide variety of dietary comestibles. Current questionnaire-based literature suggests that citrus fruits, tomatoes, vitamin C,

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