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Chronic Bladder Conditions in Thane — Mercurrey Hospital
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 30 April 2026
Last updated: 30 April 2026
For the working professional community along the Ghodbunder Road corridor, interstitial cystitis and chronic bladder pain syndrome represent conditions that are particularly disruptive — the bladder pain that builds as the bladder fills interferes with meetings, travel, and the sustained professional focus that demanding roles require. Yet IC is among the most commonly mismanaged conditions in this community, because its symptoms — urgency, frequency, pelvic pressure — resemble OAB and are treated with antimuscarinics that have limited effect on a non-detrusor-overactivity condition. At Mercurrey Hospital in Kapurbawdi — accessible from Hiranandani Estate in 12 minutes — HRG Urology provides the specific IC diagnostic and treatment pathway: cystoscopy with hydrodistension, intravesical instillation therapy, and Botox injection where needed. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS. ₹1,000.
Chronic bladder conditions include interstitial cystitis (IC)/painful bladder syndrome (PBS), bladder pain syndrome, radiation cystitis, chemical cystitis, and chronic bladder wall thickening from longstanding inflammation. IC is characterised by bladder pain that increases as the bladder fills and is relieved by voiding, with urgency, frequency, and nocturia, in the absence of infection or identifiable pathology. Cystoscopy with hydrodistension and bladder biopsy confirms IC. Treatment: intravesical instillations (hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulphate, BCG), oral pentosan polysulphate, tricyclic antidepressants for bladder pain, and botulinum toxin injection for refractory cases. All chronic bladder conditions require bladder cancer exclusion by cystoscopy before diagnosis.
### IC Misdiagnosed as OAB in the Ghodbunder Road Professional Community
The Ghodbunder Road professional who has been prescribed antimuscarinics for "overactive bladder" without adequate response — particularly if bladder pain is the predominant symptom rather than urgency alone — may have IC rather than OAB. The distinction is clinically critical: antimuscarinics reduce detrusor overactivity but have limited effect on the bladder wall pain of IC, while intravesical instillations that target the GAG layer provide no benefit for OAB. At Mercurrey Hospital, patients with persistent bladder symptoms despite antimuscarinic therapy are assessed for IC with cystoscopy before the next OAB treatment tier is applied — preventing months of misdirected escalation.
### IC and Sexual Function — An Underaddressed Aspect of Chronic Bladder Pain
IC causes significant sexual dysfunction in women — dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) is common due to pelvic floor hypertonicity and bladder wall sensitivity. This sexual function impact is rarely addressed in standard IC management, yet it is often the most distressing aspect of the condition for affected women. At Mercurrey Hospital, Mr. Godbole's IC assessment specifically includes the sexual function history and, where dyspareunia is a significant component, coordinates referral to pelvic floor physiotherapists alongside the instillation treatment programme.
### Travel and Parking Guide – Mercurrey Hospital, Kapurbawdi
High Street Mall Junction, Samata Nagar, Kapurbawdi, Majiwada 400607. From Hiranandani Estate: 10–12 minutes. From Manpada: 15 minutes. From Brahmand: 20 minutes. Auto-rickshaws know "Kapurbawdi High Street Mall." Street parking at the junction.
Why choose Mercurrey Hospital for chronic bladder conditions?
- Ghodbunder Road patients with chronic bladder symptoms choose Mercurrey Hospital because the Kapurbawdi location is 10–20 minutes from their homes — making the weekly instillation appointments that IC treatment requires manageable around professional schedules.
- The OAB-versus-IC distinction at Mercurrey Hospital — assessed by cystoscopy with hydrodistension when antimuscarinic response is inadequate — prevents the months of misdirected OAB escalation that continues when IC is the actual diagnosis.
- The sexual function impact of IC — particularly dyspareunia — is addressed in the assessment at Mercurrey Hospital, with pelvic floor physiotherapy referral coordinated alongside instillation therapy for women where this is a significant component.
Chronic Bladder Conditions cost at Mercurrey Hospital
Consultation fee: ₹1,000 at Mercurrey Hospital. Treatment costs vary — call +91 88280 71522 for a detailed estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]
Common chronic bladder conditions
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI)
- Interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome
- Chronic urinary retention
- Neurogenic bladder
- Bladder pain syndrome
- Chronic urinary urgency or frequency
- Persistent haematuria of unclear cause
- Post-radiation cystitis
Symptoms that suggest a chronic bladder condition
- Frequent urination during day or night
- Persistent urgency or sudden urge to void
- Bladder or pelvic pain that improves on voiding
- Burning sensation that does not fully resolve with antibiotics
- Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
- Recurrent infections (3 or more in a year)
- Blood in the urine that recurs over time
Diagnosis at HRG Urology
Mr. Godbole takes a detailed history and uses targeted investigations to confirm the underlying cause. Tests typically include urine analysis and culture, bladder diary, post-void residual scan, uroflowmetry, cystoscopy, and urodynamics where indicated. Imaging such as ultrasound or CT urogram is added if structural abnormalities are suspected.
Treatment options
Treatment is tailored to the diagnosis and the impact on quality of life. Conservative measures include bladder retraining, fluid and dietary modification, and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Medical therapy may use anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists, prophylactic antibiotics, oral pentosan polysulphate, or hormone replacement in postmenopausal women. Procedural options include intravesical glycosaminoglycan therapy, BoTox injections to the bladder, sacral neuromodulation, and surgical correction in selected cases.
Coming in for your chronic bladder conditions appointment
Mercurrey Hospital serves chronic bladder condition patients from Majiwada, Kapurbawdi, Ghodbunder Road, Manpada, Hiranandani Estate, Brahmand, Owale, and Pokhran Road. Patients from Mira Road and Bhayander also attend.
Patient reviews — chronic bladder conditions at Mercurrey Hospital
Amandeep Sodhi
Ghodbunder Road
I had been on solifenacin for 8 months with minimal bladder symptom improvement. The reassessment at Mercurrey Hospital identified that my dominant symptom was bladder pain rather than urgency — an OAB-IC distinction that cystoscopy confirmed. IC with glomerulations found. Hyaluronic acid instillations started. After 6 sessions, my bladder pain had reduced significantly and I had stopped using the antimuscarinics that had never been appropriate for my diagnosis.
March 2026
Meena Bhatt
Hiranandani Estate
I had chronic bladder pain and dyspareunia for 2 years. My gynaecologist had investigated for endometriosis, which was negative. Coming to Mercurrey Hospital led to cystoscopy confirming IC. Hyaluronic acid instillations alongside pelvic floor physiotherapy referral produced significant improvement in both bladder pain and dyspareunia. The integrated IC-pelvic floor approach was what the combined symptom pattern required.
February 2026
Naresh Bhandari
Manpada
My wife had been diagnosed with OAB and placed on a third anticholinergic after two had failed. Coming to Mercurrey Hospital for specialist reassessment found IC — the cystoscopy with hydrodistension produced the petechial haemorrhages and reduced anaesthetic capacity that confirm the diagnosis. Intravesical instillations produced the improvement that three antimuscarinics had failed to achieve. The correct diagnosis delivered the correct treatment.
January 2026
Lalitha Krishnamurthy
Brahmand
My IC assessment at Mercurrey Hospital included a detailed sexual function history — something no previous provider had asked about in the context of bladder symptoms. The dyspareunia that had been affecting my marriage for 2 years was directly related to the IC-associated pelvic floor hypertonicity. Pelvic floor physiotherapy coordinated alongside hyaluronic acid instillations has produced improvement in both symptoms. The holistic assessment at Mercurrey Hospital was the first to connect these symptoms.
March 2026
Pawan Khatri
Kapurbawdi
Living near Kapurbawdi junction made the weekly hyaluronic acid instillations at Mercurrey Hospital practically manageable. The proximity was essential — 6 consecutive weekly appointments would have been logistically difficult if I'd needed to travel further. My IC symptoms — particularly the bladder pain during filling — reduced significantly after the fourth instillation. Monthly maintenance has kept symptoms controlled. The local accessibility was as important as the clinical quality.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
I have been on antimuscarinics for OAB for 6 months with minimal improvement — could I have IC instead?
Yes — inadequate response to antimuscarinics is one of the clinical triggers for IC assessment. If bladder pain (as distinct from urgency alone) is a significant part of your symptom profile, the diagnosis is more likely IC than OAB. At Mercurrey Hospital, patients with persistent bladder symptoms despite 6 months of antimuscarinics are assessed for IC with cystoscopy before the next OAB treatment tier is applied. Call +91 88280 71522 to arrange reassessment.
Does IC cause pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) and is this addressed at Mercurrey Hospital?
Yes. Dyspareunia is a common and often underreported symptom of IC in women — affecting approximately 50–60% of women with IC. It results from pelvic floor hypertonicity (the pelvic floor muscles tighten in response to bladder pain, causing vaginal discomfort) and from bladder wall sensitivity during deep penetration. At Mercurrey Hospital, the IC assessment specifically asks about dyspareunia and, where significant, coordinates referral to pelvic floor physiotherapy alongside instillation therapy.
How many intravesical instillations are needed for IC and how often do I need to come to Mercurrey Hospital?
The IC instillation induction course involves 6 weekly sessions — one instillation per week for 6 consecutive weeks. Each session takes approximately 30–45 minutes including catheterisation, instillation, 1-hour retention, and discharge. For patients who respond to the induction course, monthly maintenance instillations are continued — typically 6–12 months. Responders often maintain significant benefit with monthly maintenance indefinitely.
Can IC be completely cured or only managed?
IC is a chronic condition — complete cure is uncommon, but sustained symptom control with good quality of life is achievable for most patients who respond to treatment. Approximately 50–70% of IC patients respond meaningfully to intravesical instillation therapy. Some patients experience extended remission — months to years — without ongoing treatment. The instillation treatment can be repeated during any relapse. The goal of IC management is maximising symptom control and quality of life rather than cure.
What is the relationship between IC and bladder cancer — do I still need cystoscopy if I already have a IC diagnosis?
Cystoscopy is both the diagnostic tool for IC and the method for excluding bladder cancer. Bladder cancer must be excluded by cystoscopy before IC treatment is initiated — and cystoscopy for IC diagnosis automatically performs this exclusion simultaneously. However, if haematuria develops in a patient with an established IC diagnosis, a further cystoscopy is indicated to ensure a bladder tumour has not developed alongside the IC. At Mercurrey Hospital, haematuria in an IC patient is assessed with the same urgency as in any other patient.
Common chronic bladder conditions
Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI) Interstitial cystitis / painful bladder syndrome Chronic urinary retention Neurogenic bladder Bladder pain syndrome Chronic urinary urgency or frequency Persistent haematuria of unclear cause Post-radiation cystitis
Symptoms that suggest a chronic bladder condition
Frequent urination during day or night Persistent urgency or sudden urge to void Bladder or pelvic pain that improves on voiding Burning sensation that does not fully resolve with antibiotics Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying Recurrent infections (3 or more in a year) Blood in the urine that recurs over time
Diagnosis at HRG Urology
Mr. Godbole takes a detailed history and uses targeted investigations to confirm the underlying cause. Tests typically include urine analysis and culture, bladder diary, post-void residual scan, uroflowmetry, cystoscopy, and urodynamics where indicated. Imaging such as ultrasound or CT urogram is added if structural abnormalities are suspected.
Treatment options
Treatment is tailored to the diagnosis and the impact on quality of life. Conservative measures include bladder retraining, fluid and dietary modification, and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Medical therapy may use anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists, prophylactic antibiotics, oral pentosan polysulphate, or hormone replacement in postmenopausal women. Procedural options include intravesical glycosaminoglycan therapy, BoTox injections to the bladder, sacral neuromodulation, and surgical correction in selected cases.