NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition that causes pelvic pain, bladder pressure, and frequent, urgent urination. Many patients suffer for years with limited relief from standard therapies like antibiotics, anticholinergics, or bladder instillations. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take a different approach—using integrative, holistic, and functional medicine to uncover root causes and restore bladder and immune system health naturally.
We treat the whole person—not just the urinary tract.
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:
Functional medicine aims to uncover the “why” behind chronic conditions. For IC, the following are common root causes:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced testing to better understand the underlying causes of IC and guide treatment options
Sarah, 43, came to us after 5 years of bladder pain, urgency, and constant “UTI-like” symptoms. Standard antibiotics and bladder instillations failed to help. We ran advanced testing and found:
We built a 4-month protocol with:
Sarah’s symptoms dropped by 80% in 3 months, and she now sleeps through the night pain-free for the first time in years.
Yes! With an integrative approach, including dietary changes, supplements, stress management, and pelvic floor therapy, many IC patients experience significant relief.
Common causes include gut inflammation, pelvic floor dysfunction, autoimmune responses, hormonal imbalances, and food sensitivities.
Yes, pelvic floor dysfunction can contribute to bladder pain, urgency, and frequency. Pelvic floor therapy can help relieve these symptoms.
Common food triggers include caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, citrus, tomatoes, and artificial sweeteners. A low-acid, anti-inflammatory diet is often recommended.
Yes, stress can exacerbate IC symptoms by increasing inflammation and causing pelvic muscle tension. Managing stress is crucial for relief.
Many patients see improvement within 3-6 months of starting an integrative treatment plan, depending on the severity of their symptoms.
Some patients benefit from medications for symptom relief, but many find lasting relief through natural therapies such as diet, supplements, and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Yes, acupuncture can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and regulate the pelvic floor muscles, offering significant relief for IC patients.
While we are an out-of-network provider, we offer superbills for reimbursement, and some treatments, like lab tests, may be partially covered by insurance.
Yes, IC can significantly impact daily life, but with the right treatment approach, many patients experience reduced symptoms and improved quality of life.
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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