Abstract

Objective: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a condition accompanied by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, urinary urgency, and frequent urination. The prevalence of this condition varies depending on multiple factors, and various causes have been proposed, including abnormal immune responses, mucosal damage, and genetic factors. However, its exact etiology has not yet been clearly identified. Once interstitial cystitis is diagnosed, patients may be treated with nonconservative therapy, pharmacologic treatment, conservative therapy, or surgery. Because the severity and clinical course of symptoms differ widely among patients, it is necessary to identify and apply an appropriate treatment strategy for each individual. Case Report: The patient in this case was a 35-year-old Korean woman who complained of discomfort in daily life due to urinary frequency and nocturia associated with IC. Therefore, she was treated with OCNT consisting of fennel, Artemisia annua extract, Clostridium butyricum, fermented wild herb extract, apple cider vinegar, vitamin C, bamboo leaf extract, minerals, and collagen. As a result, from approximately 7 days after initiation of OCNT, she reported improvement in nocturia and urinary frequency, and also noted a significant improvement in her quality of life. Conclusion: Because this case involves a single patient, there are limitations in applying the same OCNT regimen to all patients with IC. However, it is noteworthy that OCNT may improve bothersome symptoms and enhance quality of life within a relatively short period of time.