interstitial cystitis treatment in Houston, TX
Hope for Painful Bladder Syndrome
Interstitial Cystitis: the Mean Mimic
Interstitial cystitis (IC) causes pain as the bladder fills. Science doesn’t fully understand what causes it. Worse, accurate diagnoses take approximately 2 years, because IC mimics recurrent bladder infections.
That doesn’t mean there isn’t help. Dr. Christi has developed an Interstitial Cystitis Pathway with many treatment options that can be tailored to your symptoms and needs.
Treatment Details
Treatment type
Customized treatment plan
Treatment frequency
Varies depending on plan
Treatment time
Varies depending on treatment recommended
Downtime
Varies depending on treatment choices
What It Treats
Interstitial cystitis symptoms
Known contributive conditions
How It Works
Step 1
First, contact ChristiMD Medical Group for an initial consultation.
We'll talk with you openly and honestly, asking and answering any and all questions. IC is often difficult to diagnose, but if interstitial cystitis treatment in Houston, TX is the best path forward, Dr. Christi will introduce the Interstitial Cystitis Pathway.
Step 2
The Interstitial Cystitis Pathway offers many treatment options that can be tailored to your symptoms and needs.
Sometimes a cystoscopy is needed to look for ulcers. Patients find success with many different treatments, from simple dietary changes and stress reduction, to medicines and surgery.
Step 3
This is a tough condition to diagnose, but Dr. Christi is ready to work with you to find your solution.
By using the Interstitial Cystitis Pathway, and testing whether the issue is bladder-centric or body-centric, together we'll discover the treatment or treatments to deliver the best relief from painful bladder syndrome.
Benefits of Interstitial Cystitis Treatment in Houston, TX
The Interstitial Cystitis Pathway at ChristiMD Medical Group can provide:
Improved bladder pain relief
Lessened urinary urgency
Treatment confidence (IC Pathway is guided by American Urological Association)
Multiple avenues to help with painful bladder syndrome
A doctor with proven success and years of experience
Real results
Results from the Interstitial Cystitis Pathway
Patients find success with many different treatments. Dr. Christi will help guide you, evaluating every step of the way to achieve the best results.
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a passionate, experienced medical team
About ChristiMD Medical Group
ChristiMD Medical Group provides a trustworthy and welcoming space for men and women alike, offering the most advanced medical treatments available under one roof. Dr. Christi is double board certified in urology and urogynecology, with over 26 years of experience.
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Texas experience positive, life-changing results. Better doctor. Better techniques. Better results.
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Request a consultation to meet with our team and explore treatments to best address your unique concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interstitial cystitis is a very painful urological disorder where patients experience pain as the bladder fills up, resulting in more frequent bathroom visits.
We do not fully understand what causes IC, but we do know that it involves increased pain signals on the nerves and an increased histamine response in the bladder wall. Often, there is a food sensitivity related to IC, and dietary changes can be very helpful.
Many patients take up to 2 years for IC to be diagnosed before they can seek interstitial cystitis treatment in Houston, TX. The problem stems from IC mimicking the symptoms and issues associated with recurrent bladder infections.
There are two types of IC. One type is bladder-centric, and often this type includes an ulcer in the bladder.
The second type of painful bladder syndrome is related to other conditions in the body that cause widespread pain, such as fibromyalgia, IBS and migraines. It is important to address these conditions as well.