Korean J Pain.  2005 Dec;18(2):208-209. 10.3344/kjp.2005.18.2.208.

The Effect of Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Interstitial Cystitis: A case report

• Jung JY
• Jung JW
• Kim YI

• KMID: 2277990
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2005.18.2.208

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.

Keyword

interstitial cystitis; sympathetic block

MeSH Terms

Autoimmunity
Cystitis, Interstitial*
Hypersensitivity
Neurogenic Inflammation
Urinary Bladder
Urination