Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is done with a cystoscope. This is a special tube with a small camera on the end (endoscope). There are two types of cystoscopes: Standard, rigid cystoscope Flexible cystoscope The tube can be inserted in different ways. However, the test is the same either way. The type of cystoscope your doctor…

Ask your doctor if you should stop taking any medicines that could thin your blood. The procedure may be done under anesthesia in a hospital or surgery center. In that case, you will need to have someone take you home afterward.

You may feel slight discomfort when the tube is passed through the urethra into the bladder. You will feel an uncomfortable, strong need to urinate when your bladder is full. You may feel a quick pinch if a biopsy is taken. After the tube is removed, the urethra may be sore. You may have blood in the urine and a…

The test is done to: Check for cancer of the bladder or urethra Diagnose the cause of blood in the urine Diagnose the cause of problems passing urine Diagnose the cause of repeated bladder infections Help determine the cause of pain during urination

The bladder wall should look smooth. The bladder should be of normal size, shape, and position. There should be no blockages, growths, or stones.

The abnormal results could indicate: Bladder cancer Bladder stones (calculi) Bladder wall decompression Chronic urethritis or cystitis Scarring of the urethra (called a stricture) Congenital (present at birth) abnormality Cysts Diverticula of the bladder or urethra Foreign material in the bladder or urethra Some other…

There is a slight risk for excess bleeding when a biopsy is taken. Other risks include: Bladder infection Rupture of the bladder wall

Drink 4 to 6 glasses of water per day after the procedure. You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine after this procedure. If the bleeding continues after you urinate 3 times, contact your doctor. Contact your doctor if you develop any of these signs of infection: Chills Fever Pain Reduced urine output

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