Urology
Urological Conditions
Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis
Bladder Distention
This is essentially the same procedure as hydrodistention. During this procedure, the bladder is distended or stretched by filling it with liquid. This not only helps diagnose interstitial cystitis (IC) but also, for reasons that aren’t completely clear, brings relief to a significant number of patients. Sometimes, the symptoms worsen for a day or two, but then improve after two or more weeks.