Bladder Irritation, Interstitial Cystitis & Painful Bladder Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Natural Treatment
If you experience frequent urination, pelvic pain, or bladder pressure without a urinary tract infection, you may be dealing with a chronic condition like interstitial cystitis (IC) or painful bladder syndrome (PBS). These conditions often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to years of discomfort. What’s the Difference Between Bladder Irritation, IC, and PBS? Bladder Irritation […]
Interstitial Cystitis & Bladder Pain Syndrome: Unmasking Chronic Bladder Pain
Interstitial Cystitis (IC), also known as Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), is a chronic condition that causes persistent bladder pain and discomfort. The symptoms of IC/BPS can vary widely, but they often include frequent urination, a feeling of urgency, pelvic pressure, and chronic pain in the bladder area. In some cases, IC/BPS can also be associated […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Bladder Pain
Dealing with bladder pain can be a debilitating experience that significantly impacts daily life. Whether the pain stems from interstitial cystitis, urinary tract infections, or other pelvic floor dysfunctions, finding relief often requires a specialized approach. One effective and increasingly recognized treatment is pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). Pelvic floor PT is a specialized form […]
Bladder Irritants and the symptoms they cause
When you eat or drink something that your bladder is sensitive to, it can cause irritation that can lead to bladder irritation. Symptoms of bladder irritation can include: If these symptoms are new, it is important to have them checked out with your provider as they can be a sign of an infection. However, if […]
Your Period Products & the chemicals in them.
Women use well over 10,000 period products during the years that we are menstruating. If we assume 5 days per period from age 12 to 50, that is about 5 years of cumulative time using a period product of some type. The vaginal and vulvar tissues are the main areas exposed to these products. Vaginal […]
Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain, part 1
Persistent pelvic pain is more common that you might realize. 15-20% of women and 8-12% of men are dealing with chronic pelvic pain. There are many things that can be associated with CPP in both men and women. Some but not all are IBS, IC, Endometriosis, painful bladder syndrome, Cancer treatment, Constipation, and trauma. I […]