Understanding Bladder Enlargement for Interstitial Cystitis

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There is no cure for Interstitial Cystitis (IC,), and it can be hard to treat. A treatment aimed at easing symptoms may include:

Bladder enlargement. This method increases bladder capacity. It also interferes with pain signals being sent by the nerve cells in the bladder.

Bladder enlargement, or augmentation, is a surgical option to treat severe Interstitial Cystitis (IC) by increasing bladder capacity, but it is typically considered a last resort with potential risks and complications. This procedure involves using a patch of intestine to increase the bladder’s size, which can help lower pain and pressure, but may require ongoing self-catheterization to empty the bladder. Surgery does not always eliminate pain and is reserved for cases where less invasive treatments have failed.