The Effect of Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Interstitial Cystitis: A case report.
10.3344/kjp.2005.18.2.208
- Author:
Jai Yun JUNG
1
;
Ji Won JUNG
;
Young Ik KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Bucheon, Korea. jyjung@schbc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
interstitial cystitis;
sympathetic block
- MeSH:
Autoimmunity;
Cystitis, Interstitial*;
Hypersensitivity;
Neurogenic Inflammation;
Urinary Bladder;
Urination
- From:The Korean Journal of Pain
2005;18(2):208-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Interstitial cystitis is an extremely painful and distressing condition, characterized by severe suprapubic pain, which increases with bladder filling and is relieved by voiding. The daily frequency of micturition may approach 100 times, but no incontinence is observed. The symptoms persist throughout the night, which consequently affects sleep. The etiology of this condition is still unknown, but includes infection, autoimmune response, allergic reaction, neurogenic inflammation, epithelial dysfunction and inherited susceptibility. Herein, a case of interstitial cystitis, with severe symptoms, which was successfully treated with lumbar sympathetic block, is reported.
