http://www.InterstitialCystitis.org.uk is where this Video of Cystoscopy is from. Dr Joseph Onwude is a leading gynaecologist with interest in pelvic pain, urinary incontinence and interstitial cystitis (Also known as IC ). For more videos and information visit the website http://www.InterstitialCystitis.org.uk

Dr. Robert Moldwin, Director of the Pelvic Pain Center at the Arthur Smith Institute for Urology in New Hyde Park, NY, discusses the basics of Interstitial Cystitis.(http://wwww.smithinstituteforurology.com) Video courtesy of The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA): http://www.ichelp.org

Conventional medicine's failure to diagnose and properly treat a cystitis whose cause was from mercury leaking out of the patient's mercury fillings.

The Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) educates both patients and healthcare providers to better understand and treat people with IC.

Sasha Wainstein MD FACS Urology www.DrMDK.com

Interstitial Cystitis

Cystitis - Kidney Infection

bladder infection

National Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Awareness Day, October 31, Calls Attention to Serious Medical Problem First Survey of IC Patients Reveals Emotional Distress Associated with Frequently Misdiagnosed Condition The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) today announced Wednesday, October 31st as the first annual National Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Awareness Day. To mark the day, NPWH, with support from Ortho Women's Health & Urology, revealed the results of the first survey of IC patients highlighting their frustration and despair, and new educational resources to help women recognize and manage their symptoms. Results from the survey, available on AllAboutIC.com, showed that respondents expressed very high levels of emotional distress. Nearly all respondents — 95 percent — felt frustrated from dealing with IC and its symptoms. Most said they had been annoyed or angry (85 percent), 75 percent reported feeling depressed, and more than two thirds (67 percent) felt alone/isolated and embarrassed.

http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog/category/home-remedies Coriander Tea - an old home Ayurvedic remedy for relief from the burning pain of cystitis. More from Nature's Medicine. Coriander is a cooling and soothing herb that works well for anything where there is an "itis" involved. For more natural health tips and a FREE copy of my Meditation eBook please visit: http://ananga.squarespace.com DISCLAIMER: For info only. Please see your doctor if you are concerned about any symptoms.

Sasha Wainstein MD FACS Urology www.DrMDK.com

A love song.

impression of my lovely little cat that has cystitis

Taiwan Interstitial Cystitis Association (TICA) was established in December, 2004. Certified by the Department of Interior in Taiwan, TICA is a nonprofit organization. Donations made to TICA are welcome and tax-deductible. TICA was founded in response to the unawareness of medical professionals and interstitial cystitis patients to the conditions of interstitial cystitis (IC) in Taiwan.

Cysta-Q provides relief from symptoms of: * Interstitial Cystitis * Vulvodynia * Chronic Pelvic Pain Cysta-Q is a patent-pending blend of active ingredients and the only product that has been clinically tested and proven effective for the symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis and Vulvodynia by leading academic urologists in major medical centers.

Desert Harvest research relating to concentrated aloe vera and interstitial cystitis, chronic pelvic pain, nonbacterial prostatitis, diabetes, arthritis, and inflammatory diseases.

Original video footage of my two Ragdolls. One, Jesse, recovering post operatively from bladder surgery and Percy take care of her.

Sasha Wainstein MD FACS Urology

http://www.newdawnpilates.com New Dawn Pilates™ A Pilates-Inspired Workout For People With Pelvic Pain Vol.#1 Finally. A pilates exercise DVD created especially for all those suffering with pelvic pain! This is a daily workout plan that can be viewer-customized, depending on each individual's different exercise and pain levels. It is carefully choreographed and instructed by Occupational Therapist and Pilates Instructor, Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio who, herself, suffers from chronic pelvic pain in the form of Interstitial Cystitis. For more information visit: http://www.newdawnpilates.com

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common ailment among women, and infections of the bladder (cystitis) are most common. It is estimated that UTI's account for over 10 million doctor visits in the U.S. each year. What are the Symptoms of a UTI? To learn more, please visit us at http://www.utihometest.com

Welcome to the Mind Body Syndrome/Tension Myositis Syndrome Educational program developed by Howard Schubiner, MD ( Dr. Schubiner's email is howard.schubiner@stjohn.org His website for more information is http://www.yourpainisreal.com ) It hurts. Your pain is awful, and you can't get rid of it. You went to your doctor and he told you that you had a medical condition. The diagnosis was back or neck pain presumably due to arthritis, a bulging disk or spinal stenosis. Or the diagnosis was tension headaches or migraine headaches. Or fibromyalgia or whiplash or chronic tendonitis. Or it might have been stomach pains or pelvic pains with diagnoses of irritable bowel syndrome or interstitial cystitis. Your doctor prescribed drugs. You took them and they didn't really help. Maybe you even had surgery, but that didn't help either. So you decided to explore alternative medicine. Maybe you took herbal remedies, vitamins or saw a chiropractor. You're considering acupuncture, hypnosis, even crystals. But still the pain is there. You get the impression that your doctor doesn't really know how to help you or understand you. Maybe your doctor referred you to a psychiatrist or psychologist, suggesting that your pain isn't real, that it's all in your head. But you're not imagining or making up the pain. The pain is in your body and it is real. It's real. But the problem is your diagnosis. If your diagnosis is wrong, you can't get better. You may not have a serious disease. But you do have a medical condition. And you're not crazy. In fact, you're not much different from most people. Here's the real problem: Your body is producing pain because it's manifesting unresolved stress, possibly from your childhood, or from stressful events in your adulthood, or from your present circumstances, and as a result of your personality traits (which affects how you respond to stress and how much pressure you tend to put upon yourself). Your mind has twisted your body into pain as a way to avoid some of the emotions that are inside you. If you haven't been helped by traditional or alternative medical care, the diagnosis may be the Mind Body Syndrome and most people have some form of it. But you don't have to live the rest of your life with this pain. In fact, if you begin to understand this syndrome and recognize what causes it, you've taken a powerful first step. And the rest of the steps, though they require wholehearted commitment, are not difficult. You may be able to rid yourself of the pain, without drugs, without medical treatments (either conventional or alternative), without psychotherapy. Results may occur within 3-4 weeks, even though you may have been suffering for months or years. You don't have to go back and figure out all your unresolved emotional issues either. You can break the connection between your mind and your physical pain. And you can start to use your mental energy to overcome your pain and rebuild your life. I know this is true, because I have done it myself. I've changed my understanding of the source of my pain and now I can prevent my body from producing pain due to the stresses of everyday life. More importantly, I've seen it happen in hundreds of patients. This website will help you determine if you have the Mind Body Syndrome and how to cure yourself.

News report on Interstitial Cystitis

Enviado por "CONSULTORIO MÉDICO FLORES BUISSON"- MÁNCORA - PERÚ La Infección Urinaria (ITU) se define como la invasión, multiplicación y colonización del tracto urinario por gérmenes que habitualmente provienen de la región perineal (lo que rodea ano y genitales.) Es importante además de sospecharlo, confirmarlo Lo que debe ser confirmado por un cultivo de orina con un recuento de colonias superior a a 100 000 colonias por ml si la muestra es tomada con bolsa recolectora o de la parte media de la micción (segundo chorro). ¿Cual es la frecuencia en nuestro medio? La incidencia exacta en el niño no se conoce, en recién nacidos se estima en 1% con una mayor proporción de varones afectados (relación hombre y mujeres es 3:1), en lactantes 3 a 5% con igual proporción hombre-mujer, y en preescolares y escolares una incidencia del 2% con una clara preponderancia en mujeres (H:M = 1:5). A los siete años de edad, un 8,4% de las niñas y 1,7% de los niños, habrán sufrido al menos un episodio. Examen físico: El médico palpa la zona abdominal y pélvica del paciente para detectar los lugares con dolor o con enrojecimiento, que son tres los puntos urinarios: riñónm costado del ombligo y el tercer punto positivo al costado del ombligo pero algo más bajo y siempre comparando el dolor en relación al otro lado. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary tract. Although urine contains a variety of fluids, salts, and waste products, it usually does not have bacteria in it.[1] When bacteria get into the bladder or kidney and multiply in the urine, they cause a UTI. The most common type of UTI is a bladder infection which is also often called cystitis. Another kind of UTI is a kidney infection, known as pyelonephritis, and is much more serious. Although they cause discomfort, urinary tract infections can usually be quickly and easily treated with a short course of antibiotics.[2] Studies have shown that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of UTI's in infants.[3] Which is the frequency in our way? The exact incidence in the child is not known, in newborn babies 3 are estimated in 1 % with a major proportion of affected males (relation man and women it is 3:1), in nursing to 5 % with equal proportion man - woman, and in preschool and school an incidence of 2 % with a clear preponderance in women (H:M = 1:5). Seven years after age, 8,4 % of the girls and 1,7 % of the children, will have suffered at least an episode. Physical examination: The doctor feels the abdominal and pelvic zone of the patient to detect the places with pain or with reddening, that are three the urinal points: kidney, cost of the bellybutton and the third positive point to the side of the bellybutton but something more down and always comparing the pain in relation to another side of the body.

Today is one of those 'difficulty' days. Alera urinated a lot since afternoon and it is still going on. I have changed 3 diapers in a row within half an hour. The belly just full of urine. He usually drink lots of water everyday but he doesn't urinate everyday though like the rest. He is not feeling very well and moody. Sometimes he would hold the urine until a day or two then would let it out little by little. But today he seemed to let out A LOT. I brought him to vet after that and it was getting worst, he urinated with blood. The following is what the vet has told me. 1. Lower urinary tract infection 2. Bladder distension due to cystitis 3. Hematuria-urine with blood. The vet performed some scanning process on Alera and according to him the kidneys are alright. It is just the bladder contain lots of urine ( dirty urine ). He has given Alera a shot of antibiotic and some pain killer. He also recommended low ph food for Alera and asked me not to feed him with current food that I have at home. The low ph food is from Ekanuba. Alera is not eating and lost his appetite and he just hide himself at the corner of the cage.

It's my first week and what happens? Nothing. Great.