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Can periodic catheter insertion for few minutes n dr office dilate urethra or bladder neck slightly for period of time? only effective med too costly
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YES: Yes you will need that procedure to help urinary flow . If you can not afford medication write to the company, most of them have special plans to help the people who can not afford them . Speak to your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2014
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