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A member asked:

Do the bladder instillation treatments of heparin, bicarbinate of soda, and lidocane help bladder inflamation?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Can be helpful: Often used in management of interstitial cystitis with or without dmso.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/18/2013

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