Treatment of painful bladder syndrome includes several measures, such as medication use, changes in diet, physical activity, and the implantation of a kind of bladder pacemaker.
The medicines can be administered orally or applied to the bladder. When these treatments do not work, neuromodulation is used by stimulation of a nerve located in the leg.
Some medicines act on the reconstitution of the bladder mucosa, such as heparin and hyaluronic acid. Others, such as the antidepressant amitriptyline, may be indicated to increase resistance to pain.
Injection of botox (botulinum toxin) in the bladder also shows good results in the control and relief of pain.
Symptoms can also be improved by prescribing medicines that act directly on the inflammatory process.
During treatment of painful bladder syndrome, physical exercises, because they release substances that increase the sensation of pleasure and well-being and relieve the pain.
It is also important for the patient to identify foods and beverages that worsen symptoms and eliminate them from the diet, at least temporarily. Then they can be reintroduced gradually, depending on the person's reaction.
Diet
In the overwhelming majority of cases, the symptoms worsen after consumption of certain foods, such as nuts, nuts, peanuts, soy, eggs, seafood, fish and gluten.
These foods may cause allergic reactions throughout the body, including the bladder, with pain and other symptoms indicating local irritation.
In addition to these foods, people with painful bladder syndrome should avoid too spicy foods, sauces and seasonings, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
However, it is up to each individual to identify what worsens the symptoms and eliminates them from the diet for 7 days. If there is improvement of the picture, the food can be introduced into the diet gradually, always observing the return or the absence of the symptoms.
Although painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis, as it is also known, is not a serious disease, its treatment is complex. The goal is to improve symptoms such as pain, and improve the quality of life of the person.
The urologist is the specialist responsible for the treatment of painful bladder syndrome.
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