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Can a catheter cause interstitial cystitis symptoms to become more severe?
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Possibly yes: Any process that leads to inflammation in the bladder may worsen symptoms in a patient with interstitial cystitis. Even patients without interstital cystitis may experience bladder spasms that require treatment. There are treatments that may be offered depending on a patient's individual situation. It is imprtant to make sure that the symptoms are not due to infection.
Answered 5/24/2018
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Yes: Either irritation or catheter induced UTI can cause an ic flareup.
Answered 5/24/2018
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