What is a cystoscopy and why is it done?
A cystoscopy can be used to look for and treat problems in the bladder or urethra. For example, it can be used to: check for the cause of problems such as blood in pee, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), problems peeing, and long-lasting pelvic pain.
What can be diagnosed by cystoscopy?
A cystoscopy can diagnose:
- Bladder cancer or urethral cancer.
- Bladder stones.
- Bladder control problems.
- Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
- Urethral strictures and urinary fistulas.
- UTIs.
Is a cystoscopy serious?
A cystoscopy is usually a very safe procedure and serious complications are rare. Speak to your doctor or nurse about the possible risks of the procedure before having it.
What are the 2 types of cystoscopy?
There are 2 types of cystoscopy: a flexible cystoscopy and a rigid cystoscopy. Both involve passing a thin viewing tube called a cystoscope along the urethra (the tube that carries pee out of the body) and into the bladder, but they’re done in slightly different ways. Anyone can have either type of cystoscopy.
Can cystoscopy detect infection?
Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.
Does a cystoscopy check kidneys?
During a cystoscopy, a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. During a ureteroscopy, the urologist will focus on viewing the ureter and lining of the kidney, known as the renal pelvis.
What are the side effects of having a cystoscopy?
After effects of a cystoscopy
- a burning or stinging sensation when peeing.
- some blood in your pee, which may turn it slightly pink.
- a need to pee more often than usual.
What are the side effects of a cystoscopy?
Cystoscopy might cause some blood in your urine….Signs and symptoms of a serious complication
- An inability to urinate after cystoscopy.
- Bright red blood or heavy blood clots in your urine.
- Abdominal pain and nausea.
- Chills.
- A fever higher than 101.4 F (38.5 C)
- Pain or burning during urination that lasts more than two days.
How long will a cystoscopy take?
A simple outpatient cystoscopy can take five to 15 minutes. When done in a hospital with sedation or general anesthesia, cystoscopy takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Your cystoscopy procedure might follow this process: You’ll be asked to empty your bladder.
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What does cystoscopy mean in medical terms?
What does cystoscopy mean in medical terms? Cystoscopy (sis-TOS-kuh-pee) is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A hollow tube (cystoscope) equipped with a lens is inserted into your urethra and slowly advanced into your bladder.
What does cystoscopy feel like?
Some people find cystosocpy completely painless, others find it mildly uncomfortable, and others find it excruciating. Cystoscopy does bear a passing resemblance to being catheterized, so if catheters are difficult for you then cystoscopy may be difficult as well.
What do you need to know about cystoscopy?
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What should you expect from a cystoscopy?
You’ll be asked to empty your bladder. Then you’ll lie down on a table on your back.