Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic condition characterized by pelvic pain or pressure
which is perceived to be originating from the bladder, accompanied by one or more urinary …

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a debilitating disease that induces
mental stress, lower urinary symptoms, and pelvic pain, therefore resulting in a decline in …

Shionone is a triterpenoid component derived from the herbal medicine Aster tataricus, and
it has been reported to possess marked anti-inflammatory properties. The activation of …

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is a complex chronic pain disorder with
an elusive etiology and nonspecific symptoms. Although numerous animal models with …

Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) is characterized by several symptoms of
higher sensitivity of the lower urinary tract, such as bladder pain/discomfort, urgency, urinary …

Importance Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a debilitating condition. Although viral infection is a
potential etiological cause, few studies have detected the effect of antiviral treatment …

The clinical guidelines for interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain syndrome (BPS) have
been revised by updating our previous guidelines. The symptoms of IC and BPS, collectively …

Aster tataricus Lf is a traditional Eastern Asian herbal medicine used for the relief of
uroschesis‐related illnesses and has been demonstrated clinically to exert satisfied effects …

Background Inflammatory response of central nervous system is an important component
mechanism in the bladder pain of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) …

Introduction Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a complex syndrome, without a clearly defined
etiology that encompasses different entities, such as interstitial cystitis. This leads to …