What is Hyacyst®?
Hyacyst® is a clear solution of sodium hyaluronate. The main ingredient is hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally throughout the body and bladder lining. Hyacyst® temporarily replaces hyaluronic acid and protects the bladder wall, reducing inflammation, promoting healing and creating a barrier against irritants in the urine. This helps to relieve the symptoms of pain, frequency and urgency of urination. Hyacyst® is available in a 40mg and 120mg strength in 50mls of solution
What is iAluRil®?
iAluRil is a medical device for the treatment of cases where the loss of components of the bladder lining causes chronic inflammation and infection. iAluRil can be used to treat: • Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome;• Chemical cystitis – damage to the bladder lining caused by chemotherapy;• Radiotherapy-induced cystitis – damage to the bladder lining caused by radiation to the pelvis;• Recurrent urinary tract infections.iAluRil work
What is Uracyst®? Uracyst® is a fluid that is instilled in to the bladder. It contains Sterile Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate Solution, 2.0%, and is effective in reducing the symtoms of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS).What does Uracyst® do? Uracyst® works by replenishing the bladder with a protective coating of chondroitin sulfate, helping it to become waterproof again. Uracyst® reduces pain, frequency and urgency. How is Uracyst® administered? It is nor
What is Gepan® instill?
Gepan® instill is a pH-neutral, sterile solution which contains chondroitin sulphate (0.2%), a natural component of the protective layer of the bladder.
Gepan® instill has been declared the favoured treatment in an independent scientific review (Madersbacher, 2013) for the treatment of chronic forms of cystitis, for example interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, radiation cystitis and chronically recurring cystitis.
It is also recognised as a
What is Cystistat®?The primary component of Cystistat® is sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the fluids of the eye, the joints, and in the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer of the bladder lining. This layer - which is deficient in many patients with interstitial cystitis - is believed to provide the bladder wall with a protective coating.What does Cystistat® do? Cystistat® temporarily replaces the deficient GAG layer on the bladder wall, helping to r
Intravesical Medications (instillations) are placed directly into the bladder via a small catheter. Their aim is to coat the defective IC/PBS bladder wall.Cystistat® - A bladder instillation working to restore the defective bladder lining.Gepan® instill – Effective GAG replenishment.Uracyst® - Replenishes the bladder with a protective coating.
iAluRil® – High concentration, combination GAG replacement therapy.
Hyacyst® - Temporarily replaces hyaluronic acid and protects the baldder wall
Pain relief
Analgesics-Painkillers can help you to manage your pain. Various kinds of painkillers are available to help with different types and levels of pain. Analgesic Creams can be used to numb the urethra or vulva area.
Anti-Inflammatories are useful in the treatment of continuous or regular pain associated with inflammation. Some anti-inflammatories are available to purchase over the counter, whilst others are available only on prescription.
Anticonvulsants can b
Urine is a waste product that contains substances that can harm the body’s cells. The bladder wall is normally protected from the urine by a layer knows as glycosaminoglycans, or GAGs. In IC/PBS, the GAG layer becomes thin and defective which then exposes the bladder wall to urine, causing an inflammatory reaction. This results in symptoms of IC/PBS such as frequency and pain.
The treatments break down into four general areas:
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Many sufferers do not seem to suffer with IC aloneDifferent symptoms of ICSevere urethral burningIf they can transplant hearts, etc., why not bladders?At times of anxiety my bladder fills much more rapidly than usualCan the beneficial effects to an IC sufferer of taking Amitriptyline wear off over a sustained periodI have found Atarax helpfulI suffer from IC, and also have serious constipation
Q: Many sufferers do not seem to suffer with IC alone. They often seem to have irritable bowel syn
The relationship between diet and IC/PBS can be a confusing issue for sufferers. On the one hand, you are advised about the importance of a healthy diet and to eat a variety of foods from different food groups. This is certainly good advice. On the other hand, some of these "healthy" foods can make your symptoms worse. So, where do you start?
Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules. Every person has different tolerances to foods that will irritate their bladder. The amount of fo
