Research progress for the diagnosis and treatment of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Bladder pain syndrome or interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is a clinical diagnosis based primarily on refractory suprapubic pain,which is lack of effective treatment and a broad consensus of diagnostic criteria,because its etiology and pathophysiology remains unclear.In this review,it was discussed that recent research advancement regarding to definition,etiology,diagnosis and treatment of BPS/IC,through referring to the latest guidelines and literature on this disorder.