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Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Painful Bladder Syndrome can feel like a never-ending cycle of discomfort, frequent urination, and unpredictable flare-ups. At Patients Medical in NYC, we approach IC differently—not just masking symptoms, but uncovering root causes like inflammation, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and hidden infections.
Our integrative treatment plans aim to restore your bladder health naturally, giving you back control, confidence, and comfort—without relying on long-term medications or invasive procedures.
Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the bladder, often accompanied by urinary urgency, frequency, and discomfort. The exact cause of IC is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve a compromised bladder lining, autoimmunity, pelvic floor dysfunction, and even stress.
Symptoms of IC:
In functional medicine, we look deeper to identify what’s triggering or perpetuating the bladder inflammation:
To personalize your treatment, we use advanced lab testing such as:
We recommend an anti-inflammatory, low-histamine, IC-friendly diet, tailored to your sensitivities. This may include:
Slowly reintroducing foods with physician guidance
Because many IC patients have gut dysbiosis or leaky gut, we use:
L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, and collagen peptides to restore gut lining
Our physicians may prescribe evidence-based supplements such as:
Intravenous nutrients bypass gut issues and provide fast relief. IC patients may benefit from:
Estrogen deficiency (especially in perimenopausal women) can worsen IC. We offer:
Acupuncture and neurofeedback to regulate the nervous system
Chronic bladder pain often causes muscle tension and emotional trauma. We may recommend:
Mind-body approaches like breathwork or meditation
Rachel, age 36, came to us after a decade of flares, failed antibiotics, and hopelessness. Testing revealed:
We developed a 4-month protocol including:
Result: Rachel now has zero urgency, pain-free intimacy, and has avoided all antibiotics for 18 months.
In many cases—yes. By treating root causes, we’ve helped many patients become symptom-free.
It often overlaps with autoimmune conditions and is treated similarly in functional medicine.
Not necessarily. We help you reintroduce foods safely once your body is healed.
We recommend gut testing, food sensitivities, hormone panels, and inflammatory markers.
Yes—low estrogen, adrenal fatigue, and thyroid issues can all contribute.
Absolutely. Every protocol is based on your test results, symptoms, and lifestyle.
Yes. While more common in women, we treat men with IC or chronic prostatitis naturally too.
We’re out-of-network but offer superbills. Some labs may be covered.
Some patients improve within weeks; full healing may take 3–6 months.
Yes, we support patients across the U.S. with secure telehealth visits.
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.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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