Interstitial cystitis, also known as bladder pain syndrome, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the bladder. The main symptoms are pelvic pain, urinary urgency, urinary frequency and nocturia.

Treatment for interstitial cystitis ... from supportive therapies such as electrical nerve stimulation, physical therapy, and acupuncture. As a last resort, a person may need surgery.

More research is needed on electrically stimulated intravesical therapy to manage the symptoms of interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder in adults before it can be used in the NHS.

The "absolute best" interstitial cystitis treatment is pelvic floor physical therapy, says Dr. Boone. "A physical therapist can examine where pelvic floor muscles are tight and show you which ...