What are the effective ways to treat interstitial cystitis?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am asking this inquiry on behalf of my niece. She suffers from a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. She suffers from retention, urgency, and frequency even after taking numerous tests and medicines. It has affected her life severely. She has this problem for two years and it got worsened in the past few months. Please help me.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I understand your concern. You did not mention whether she has done a cystoscopy. For getting the definitive diagnosis of interstitial cystitis, a cystoscopy is mandatory. You can treat this condition by taking Amitriptyline. I cannot predict whether it will work for your niece as this disease largely depends on the trial and error-based treatment. She should drink at least 0.5 gallons of water every day. Discuss this with your family doctor or gynecologist or urologist for treating this condition with Amitriptyline.