Bladder pain

Bladder pain is a clinical symptom and primary component of lower urinary tract syndromes, most notably interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, affecting the renal and genitourinary system across adult populations with a marked predominance in women

Bladder pain is a clinical symptom and primary component of lower urinary tract syndromes, most notably interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, affecting the renal and genitourinary system across adult populations with a marked predominance in women It manifests as discomfort, pressure, or an aching sensation perceived in the suprapubic or pelvic region, typically worsening as the bladder fills and temporarily easing after micturition The presentation is frequently accompanied by lower urin...

It manifests as discomfort, pressure, or an aching sensation perceived in the suprapubic or pelvic region, typically worsening as the bladder fills and temporarily easing after micturition The presentation is frequently accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms, including persistent urinary urgency and frequency, in the absence of infection, urolithiasis, or malignancy

It manifests as discomfort, pressure, or an aching sensation perceived in the suprapubic or pelvic region, typically worsening as the bladder fills and temporarily easing after micturition

Underlying pathophysiology involves multifactorial mechanisms, including urothelial barrier dysfunction, neurogenic inflammation, pelvic floor hypertonicity, and central sensitization within peripheral and central pain-processing pathways