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What are the treatment options?

No cure has been found for PBS/IC but there are many different treatment options which can help. People with PBS/IC often respond differently to the various treatments, and it can take time to find something that is suitable for each individual.

Treatment generally begins with dietary changes, physical exercise and bladder training, and oral medication.

It is important to stay optimistic and to work with your doctors and specialists to find the right treatment for you. It is advisable to talk to your specialist to find out more about the available treatments.

Other treatments

Many patients will benefit from treatment given directly into the bladder (intravesical therapies). These involve putting a sterile solution directly into the bladder through a urinary catheter (tube). This helps to target the treatment directly to the problem area (the lining of the bladder). Some of these treatments help to repair the protective lining of the bladder, and therefore may address the cause of the disease rather than just the symptoms.

To read more on some self-help measures click here.