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Yes, people can experience symptoms similar to a urinary tract infection (UTI) without actually having a UTI or kidney stones. One such condition is interstitial cystitis (IC), which causes sensations of pain and pressure in the bladder and sometimes the pelvis. Symptoms of IC include:

- Frequent urge to urinate
- Chronic Show Full Answer

Yes, people can experience symptoms similar to a urinary tract infection (UTI) without actually having a UTI or kidney stones. One such condition is interstitial cystitis (IC), which causes sensations of pain and pressure in the bladder and sometimes the pelvis. Symptoms of IC include:

- Frequent urge to urinate
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Pain during sex (dyspareunia)

Unlike UTIs, IC typically does not involve an infection.

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