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What is bladder instillation?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Medication into blr: Medication is introduced into the bladder via a catheter.

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Answered 3/19/2018

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Meds into bladder: Bladder instillation is a procedure whereby a catheter is used to deliver medication directly into the bladder. This process can be used to treat a variety of bladder conditions.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/11/2018

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I have Interstitual cystitis & bladder instillations did not help they hurt me been on elmiron (pentosan) for months im still in severe pain.other options?

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Is it safe to have bladder instillations of hyaluronic acid with a bladder wall infection? Also get white bits in urine after instillation-normal?

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Had series of 8 weekly BCG (bacillus calmette guerin) bladder instillations yrs ago for interstitial cystitis. Is this tx used anymore or even safe?

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Have Interstitial Cystitis (dx w/cystoscopy + hydrodistention). Had 3rd instillation today for a bad flare, and when I emptied my bladder an hour later as directed, I had mild burning in my urethra. Never happened before. What's up with that?

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My interstitial cystitis is taking over my life. the instillations made it worse. it's like the catheter or anything touching my urethra/bladder makes it worse. I eat healthy and azo is the only thing that helps me.what can I do???

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