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Has anyone had a procedure done called Cystoscopy?
(February 25, 2010)
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A cystoscopy is a procedure in which the insides of the urethra and the bladder are examined. The urethra is the thin tube that carries the urine and passes it out. The procedure is carried out using an instrument known as a cystoscope. The cystoscope is a lot like the endoscope. It is a long, wiry instrument which has an eye piece at one end and a small light and a lens at the other end. The end which has the lens and the light is inserted into the bladder through the urethra. This insertion should be made extremely carefully, avoiding injuries to the delicate tube.
The small lens at the end of the cystoscope helps to transmit an enlarged view of the bladder and the lining of the urethra. This allows the doctor to carefully examine the inside of the hollow bladder. The cystoscope also has a sheath which contains the provision to insert other devices and instruments. These instruments are usually used to diagnose and treat urinary problems emerging from the bladder and the urethra.
A cystoscopic examination is usually ordered when a person complains of frequent urinary infections. Other symptoms that could warrant a cystoscopic examination are hematuria, a condition in which there is a presence of blood in the urine, urinary blockage due to abnormal growths, enlargement of the prostrate or tumors, and kidney stones. If the presence of unusual cells is found in the blood sample or urination is painful and the person experiences chronic pain in the pelvic region, then too a doctor may recommend cystoscopy.
If you have a cystoscopy scheduled, the doctor will give you some instructions on how to prepare for the test. Most likely, you will not have to make any special dietary changes for the test. In fact, you will be able to continue with your normal food till a few hours before the test is scheduled. You may be asked to give a sample of your urine before the test. Therefore, you should not urinate for at least an hour before the test.
To insert the cystoscope, there has to be the right aperture. The patients are asked to lie straight on their backs, raising their knees apart so that the cystoscope can be inserted into the urethra. The doctor may give you a general anesthetic to numb your spine. Due to the anesthetic, it is recommended that you do not drive back home and arrange for someone to drop you back home.
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Submitted by M T on February 25, 2010 at 02:15
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