Common Interstitial Cystitis Treatments

Some common interstitial cystitis treatments include: medication, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and, in extreme cases, surgery. Some patients also try self-help strategies, such as changing their diet, exercising, and quitting smoking.
 
(Click Interstitial Cystitis Treatment for a more complete list of other common treatment options, including an explanation of how each treatment method works and how long before you see results.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD