What Is Painful Bladder Syndrome?
3. How Is Painful Bladder Syndrome Diagnosed?
Your doctor will likely ask you to provide a urine sample to rule out UTIs and STIs. After this, your doctor may ask you additional questions regarding the duration of your symptoms, when they flare up, and when they get better.
Your doctor may recommend a cystoscopy. During this procedure, a small tube with a camera is inserted into your bladder through your urethra. This camera checks for signs of other bladder problems like kidney stones, cancer, and ulcers. A biopsy of an affected area may be performed for further examination.
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