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I was just diagnosed with ic. i am going in for hydrodestention next week and i'm scared to death. what can i expect?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

IC: Your bladder will be over distended under anesthesia with water or sterile saline. You will wake up and hopefully your symptoms will gradually improve. You may notice some blood in the urine for a short period.

Answered 1/26/2014

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