What is your approach to the diagnosis and management of lupus cystitis?

Lupus cystitis is a rare complication of lupus but there does appear to be an association. I depend on the urologist to confirm the diagnosis of interstitial cystitis. If mild to moderate in activity, will use standard treatments for cystitis with bladder infusions, bladder relaxants in collaboratio...

@Dr. First Last gives some great advice. I'll add a few things.

This is a rare entity seen almost exclusively in Asians. I've had two patients in 30 years (that is how rare). Some important caveats:

1. The literature is very confusing. Many articles label it "interstitial cystitis." However, this is n...