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Do catheters relieve any symptoms of interstitial cystitis?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

On the contrary: Symptoms of urinary frequency and bladder pain will increase.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/6/2018

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