In the management of interstitial cystitis, dietary modifications, oral agents, and bladder instillations form the first steps. However, for refractory cases, sacral neuromodulation (bladder pacemaker) becomes a vital tool.
How SNM Benefits IC Patients
SNM targets sensory hypersensitivity in the bladder wall. By modulating sacral nerve pathways, it calms overactive sensory signals, increasing functional bladder capacity, reducing urinary frequency, and alleviating chronic pelvic pain.