WH Dx 4 Flashcards
interstitial cystitis
an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms for more than 6 weeks in the absence of infection or other identifiable causes
an unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms for more than 6 weeks in the absence of infection or other identifiable causes
interstitial cystitis
interstitial cystitis characteristic features
2
- pain associated with bladder filling and relieved by bladder emptying
- pelvic tenderness on exam
pain associated with bladder filling and relieved by bladder emptying and pelvic tenderness on exam
interstitial cystitis
chronic bladder pain in the absence of other etiologies
interstitial cystitis
interstitial cystitis clinical symptoms
4
- urinary urgency
- daytime frequency
- pain
- nocturia
interstitial cystitis pain location
usually suprapubic or urethral
void frequently to avoid discomfort with bladder distention
interstitial cystitis
interstitial cystitis DD
2
UTI
bladder cancer
interstitial cystitis Education
4
- avoid food and drink that trigger symptoms
- avoid activities that make this condition worse
- get treated quickly for bladder infections which can make symptoms worse
- PFPT may help with pelvic floor tenderness
interstitial cystitis meds
2
NSAID
Elmiron (may help repair the lining of the bladder but doesn’t make symptoms go away completely)
interstitial cystitis test
No test - r/o UTI and STD
interstitial cystitis f/u
4 weeks, it may take weeks for Elmiron to start working
interstitial cystitis red flags
4
- worsening symptoms
- hematuria
- incomplete bladder emptying
- urinary incontinence
irregular menstruation - average cycle is
28-35 days with 4-6 days of bleeding
irregular menstruation - do what exam
pelvic exam
irregular menstruation DD
3
pregnancy
STD
fibroids
irregular menstruation Education
4
- A variety of conditions can cause irregular menstruation from hormone changes, pregnancy, infection and more
- report any changes to menstruation
- always use protection when having sex
- get vaccinated for STDs
irregular menstruation medication
with no known etiology - estrogen progestin contraceptives
irregular menstruation test
3
pregnancy
CBC - anemia
STD testing