Overview of Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment
There is considerable variation in the treatment of Bladder Pain Syndrome, both within the UK and internationally.
Successful Bladder Pain Syndrome treatment will differ from patient to patient, with a range of therapies being provided by a multidisciplinary team usually being required.
Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment Options
Treatment for Bladder Pain Syndrome includes:
Oral Analgesia
Antihistamines
Amitriptyline and other neuropathic pain treatments
Oral pentosan polysulfate sodium (elmiron®)
Bladder (intravesical) instillations including ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate, sodium chondroitin sulfate, lidocaine, heparin or sodium bicarbonate
Neuromodulation (nerve stimulation)
Surgical treatment including cautery of Hunner’s lesions
Radical surgery such as urinary diversion, orthoptic diversion and augmentation cystoplasty
Supportive treatment including psychotherapy and physical therapy
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Adverse events should also be reported to Consilient Health (UK) Ltd, No. 1 Church Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW9 2QE UK or drugsafety@consilienthealth.com
Date of preparation: April 2024 | UK-URO-146bb(1)