NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, can deeply affect your quality of life—yet many people go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take an integrative, root-cause approach to uncover the underlying triggers of your symptoms and offer long-term, natural solutions.
We focus on more than just your bladder—we treat the whole person.
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition marked by pelvic pain, urinary urgency, and frequent urination—often without infection. It’s a complex disorder that may involve the bladder lining, immune system, nervous system, and gut.
Common types include:
In functional medicine, we ask why IC developed in the first place. While the condition is multifactorial, common root causes we identify include:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced testing to better understand the underlying causes of IC and guide treatment options
Jenna, age 38, came to us with a 4-year history of bladder pressure, burning, and constant urgency. She had been treated repeatedly with antibiotics but never tested positive for infection. We performed a root-cause evaluation and found:
Her 12-week personalized program included:
At follow-up, Jenna reported 80% symptom reduction, improved sleep, and no urgency episodes in over 2 months.
While not always curable, many patients achieve long-term relief by addressing root causes and reducing inflammation naturally.
Unlike UTIs, IC does not show bacterial growth in cultures, and symptoms persist despite antibiotics.
Yes. Certain foods and drinks are known to irritate the bladder. An IC-friendly diet can significantly reduce flare-ups.
Yes. Many chronic cases respond well once we identify underlying drivers like histamine intolerance, gut issues, or hormonal imbalances.
Our goal is to reduce dependency on medications. Some patients still use them, but often at lower doses or temporarily.
Yes. IC often coexists with autoimmune conditions such as lupus, Hashimoto’s, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
Absolutely. Chronic stress increases inflammation and pain perception—so calming the nervous system is key to healing.
It’s a condition where immune cells release histamine and other chemicals, often contributing to IC flares.
Yes. Estrogen fluctuations—especially during menstruation or perimenopause—can impact bladder lining and sensitivity.
Yes. While IC is more common in women, we’ve successfully treated many men using the same integrative approach.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
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