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Whitmore KE. Complementary and alternative therapies as treatment approaches for interstitial cystitis. Rev Urol. 2002;4:S28-35
Whitmore, K. E. (2002). Complementary and alternative therapies as treatment approaches for interstitial cystitis. Reviews in urology, 4S28-35.
Whitmore, Kristene E. "Complementary and alternative therapies as treatment approaches for interstitial cystitis." Reviews in urology vol. 4 (2002): S28-35.
Whitmore KE. Complementary and alternative therapies as treatment approaches for interstitial cystitis. Rev Urol. 2002;4:S28-35. PMID: 16986031; PMCID: PMC1476005.
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Rev Urol. 2002;4:S28-35.

Complementary and alternative therapies as treatment approaches for interstitial cystitis.

Reviews in urology

Kristene E Whitmore

PMID: 16986031 PMCID: PMC1476005

Abstract

The management of interstitial cystitis (IC) is predominantly the reduction of the symptoms of frequency, urgency, and pain. Multimodal treatment approaches for IC are helpful in customizing therapy for individual patients. Complementary and alternative therapies are a quintessential addition to the therapeutic armamentarium and frequently include dietary modification, nutraceuticals, bladder training, neuromodulation, stress reduction, and sex therapy. Dietary modification involves elimination of bladder irritants, fluid regulation, and a bowel regimen. Nutraceuticals studied for the treatment of IC include calcium glycerophosphate, L-arginine, mucopolysaccharides, bioflavinoids, and Chinese herbs. Bladder training is effective after pain reduction. The neuromodulation of high-tone pelvic-floor muscle dysfunction is achieved with physical therapy and acupuncture. Stress reduction and sex therapy are best administered by a qualified stress manager and sex therapist. Multimodal, nonconventional management may add efficacy to the treatment of IC.

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