Abstract:Purpose: Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating condition that is difficult to diagnose and treat. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a combination treatment of amitriptyline after bladder hydrodistension is more beneficial for IC/BPS patient. Methods: Seventy-six patients’ dates diagnosed with IC/BPS were collected: the hydrodistension group (34 patients) and the combination group (42 patients), which received amitriptyline (25 mg ~ 50 mg/d) for 3 months following… Show more
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