Targeting cannabinoid receptors in bladder sensory pathways may alleviate pain of cystitis (opens in new tab)

The burning pain associated with cystitis affects millions of people around the world, and it can take days or even years for some patients to find relief from bladder pain, infection-related symptoms and the constant need to urinate. A new study led by Flinders University published in Autonomic Neuroscience, has shown how certain pain receptors in the bladder could be targeted to reduce the debilitating effects of this common condition.