Interstitial Cystitis · Short answers
Bladder instillations for IC: what to expect
A soothing medicine mix is placed into the bladder through a thin catheter.
The short answer
A soothing medicine mix is placed into the bladder through a thin catheter.
A closer look
It stays for a short time, then you urinate it out. Treatments are often weekly for several weeks.
Many people feel some relief, and mild burning afterward can happen.
What you can do next
If you have bladder pain that won't go away, ask whether instillations fit you.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
After you read this, the useful next step is a visit with our team. We will tell you whether Johns Creek, where clinic and surgery share a building, or Cumming is the right place to start.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
Bladder instillations for IC: what to expect?
A soothing medicine mix is placed into the bladder through a thin catheter.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention interstitial cystitis when you book, and we will place the visit.
Schedule your visit with Advanced Urology, with locations across metro Atlanta. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.