What is a cystoscopy: evaluation of your bladder
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- Dr. Kelly Casperson describes what is a cystoscopy and what to expect from the procedure. A cystoscopy is an endoscopic procedure to evaluate the bladder. A small camera (cystoscope) is inserted in your urethra and then into the bladder.
Cystoscopies are typically performed as a diagnostic procedure, to evaluate a problem such as difficulty urinating, blood in the urine (hematuria), or to remove a ureteral stent.
The procedure is performed under a local anesthetic and generally takes less than 5 minutes total. The patient is able to watch during the procedure as well.
Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists is located in Bellingham, WA. See our website at pacificnorthwesturology.com
I’m going to have one of these in the next week or so. This video didn’t do a thing to ease my anxiety. That thing looks like a garden hose. And she was kind of smiling as she explained it.
MILD PAIN????? WHO TOLD HER THAT
I have spoken to several people who had this procedure done.Half said it was very very uncomfortable the other half said it was painful .one patient ordered them to stop as the pain was for her unbearable.. I ask you now Doctor Casperson , do you ignore the patients pain .. thus it has not happened or do you dismiss it as all in their head. Doctors hate to admit that they inflict pain on patients because admitting it means they recognise it and must therefore do something to prevent it whenever possible. No money or time in the conveyor belt system for that . So best thing is to lie to the patient... SHAMEFULl
I had one last year, and the urologist is lucky I didn't kick him in the head! Whining like a baby, I pleaded with him to stop, and, thank goodness, he did. It was the absolute worst pain I ever experienced. Why they don't use any anesthesia is beyond me. He told me on my next visit, he would be using a narrower tube, but before I went to that appointment, I called his office, and I told the receptionist to inform him that I would never go through another cystoscopy unless it was done in a hospital with anesthesia and sedation. Well, we settled on an ultrasound, and that did show some problems, but I've been taking Flomax since then, and I haven't suffered another UTI so far (knock on wood!) I also drink a mixture of lemon juice, applecider vinegar and baking soda in water every single day to clean out my urinary track. And I drink dandelion tea, and take a teaspoon of stinging nettle root powder in tea almost every day.
That is NOT the size of catheters I’ve had put in. I tend to use 10-12 gauge. That looks wide. That would be extremely painful. I was supposed to have one done today but. Nope, not putting that in me awake.
I shouldn't have read these comments!! Mine is scheduled in a few weeks. 😭😮😭😳
I had a cystoscopy yesterday (male). It only hurt for 2 seconds when he passed my prostate and into the bladder. The 2-second pain level was little less than a flu shot. Other than that, it was painless.
Dr. I don’t know what you are talking about but that sh!t hurt. Period! I suggest all you urologist who insist that the procedure is non painful, should allow the patient to use it on you first.
That tube looks thick and painful...I've had a catheter urine bag for a month..that tube was a lot smaller than that garden hose....
This procedure is very painful for most. A Colonoscopy is much less painful, and they normally put you out for it. Why not do the same for a cystoscopy?
I just had one. After reading some of the comments, I was scared to death. It really wasn't bad at all. There was a little discomfort when the nurse injected the numbing gel, but the actual procedure didn't hurt at all and was over in a couple minutes.
Thankyou so much , I have this procedure coming up in the next few days and I am dreading it. However, you have made me feel so much at ease... honestly you have no idea how much you have helped me !
I had one of these today and for me it was just slight discomfort, but then again my urologist is amazing!
I had a flexible cystoscope done just over a month ago. I hardly felt a thing except for when the nurse filled my bladder up with the saline solution which felt slightly cold. Nothing to worry about, just relax and talk to your Dr if you feel anything uncomfortable or painful.
I have had three cystoscopes over the last few years and they are not painful. A small amount of gel anesthesia at the insertion site will be all the medication you need. Very interesting to watch the procedure on the video screen. Only takes a few minutes and then you are done.
As with others. I have this procedure coming up in a couple weeks. This video helped me see that's it not that bad.
I had this done last week. It is recommended after an episode of blood in the urine. Blood in the urine is a symptom of both kidney and bladder cancer. I was told the procedure would be moderately painful and that's what it was; moderately painful. The procedure should take about five minutes. For me, it was closer to 15 minutes. I was fully awake and watched the monitor along with the doctor and two assistants as the scope looked around.
I had a cystoscopy today ( male). I was dreading it after reading many of these comments. Glad to report it was not too bad, It started with the nurse injecting the numbing gel, a slight discomfort but it was very quick. The exam was not painful. I felt a little pressure at times, the process lasted maybe three minutes. Throughout this afternoon, experiencing a little burn sensation when I urinate.
You just made me call and reschedule my appointment I had canceled it because I was scared it was Feb.14th but I just called after this very video and got it rescheduled for April.19th thanks so much you eased my mind and answered all my questions you saved my life thanks😊
I just had mine did a hour ago. Some of these comments did put fear it me but it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be. There is a bit of uncomfortableness when they first insert it and that is it. Once you relax. Easy in, easy out