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Cystoscopy

A cystoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to examine the bladder. A cystoscope (a thin camera) is inserted into the tube that carries the urine out (urethra)to reach the bladder for examination. Once the cystoscope is inside the bladder, the doctor performing the procedure can view the bladder to check for any problems. Cancers, infections, growths, obstructions, and other issues in the urinary tract can be identified in the procedure.

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I underwent treatment for PUNLMP. How to prevent recurrence?

Query: Hi doctor, I had PUNLMP a year ago. I consulted a physician, and he did a TURBT. Now, I just have my follow up cystoscopy every three months. I am 25 years old. I am afraid of what to do and what to avoid. I have never smoked. But yes, I have been with smokers. I just wanted to know what would my li...  Read Full »


Dr. Raja Ramesh

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PUNLMP (papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential) belongs to a very benign, non-life threatening spectrum of urological cancers. TURBT (transurethral resection of bladder tumor) is the correct treatment. Follow-up is required with cystoscopy and urine cyto...  Read Full »

My urologist suggested a cystoscopy. Will I get anesthesia?

Query: Hi doctor, My urologist wants me to have a cystoscopy done and he said the preparation for this procedure is a numbing solution. I am trying to find whether the procedure can be done through general or local anesthesia. Do you have any suggestions?  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cystoscopy is a procedure in which a small scope is introduced from your urethra into your bladder. It can be done under local or general anesthesia. Advantages with local anesthesia are that you will have minimal side effects and it can be done as an outpatient procedu...  Read Full »

Can whitish inflammation during cystoscopy related to urinary problem and ED?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a 30 -year-old male. I am 5 feet and 11 inches with 165 pounds weight. I had difficulty initiating urination and also had a case of erectile dysfunction. The problem with starting urination was many years ago, which I ignored because I thought it would go away normally. I only r...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One thing you have not tried yet is tablet Alfuzosin 10 mg for two weeks. You can try this, I think your flow will become better.  Read Full »

I have occasional bleeding in the form of spots. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having occasional bleeding in the form of spotting. I had a three month course of Niftas for UTI. I am still using Amfy V vaginal cream and taking Satrogyl 300. This problem persists more than a year. Please help me out. I am worried. The bleeding drop is coming with water from th...  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get yourself checked by a gynecologist internally. Also, get a pelvic scan and vaginal swab tests done. Avoid having sex till then. Wear cotton panties and loose lowers. Maintain personal hygiene and take plenty of fluids. Wash your private parts with normal tap...  Read Full »

Why are there drops of blood in my urine?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 79-year-old male in good health. But, for the past few days, I have had a few drops of blood in my urine. About seven years ago, I had an operation on my prostate to ease urination. For nearly a year or more, there was blood in the urine occasionally. But, it eventually stopp...  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Painless blood in the urine has two possible causes. The first is cancer in the bladder, and the second is prostate cancer or hyperplasia. What is the nature of the operation you did on the prostate? Was it benign prostate hyperplasia? Is there any painful urination o...  Read Full »

Is it normal to have post-operative symptoms after cystoscopy?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a cystoscopy and retrograde pyelogram three days back, as suggested by a urologist, to help diagnose unexplained microscopic haematuria. And now, I am experiencing post-operative pain or symptoms not mentioned in the post-operative guidance. I will be traveling for 24 hours tomorro...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Cystoscopy retrograde will only improve unless you got a urinary tract infection as a complication from the procedure. If you got DJ (double-J) in addition to cystoscopy retrograde, those symptoms would not improve;...  Read Full »

How to undergo flexible cystoscopy with poor bladder control?

Query: Hi doctor, My doctor wants to perform a flexible cystoscopy in his office to investigate hematuria. I have no bladder control due to a spinal injury; it voids spontaneously at low volume and low pressure. I am worried I will leak around the scope when they fill. I am sure they have dealt with this b...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please be assured that if done properly, a flexible cystoscopy will not cause you any problems. It is a routine office procedure done day in and day out. As far as leaking around the scope, it generally does not happen because the doctor perf...  Read Full »

I have frequent urination despite taking medications for it. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have a problem with peeing. Feels like peeing every two minutes. However, it comes in a few drops. I have been using urinary tract infection tablets and sugar tablets, but they are not working today. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Cystitis has many causes, like infections, interstitial cystitis, and inflammatory bladder conditions like schistosomiasis, prostatitis, or even urinary stones. For diagnosis, what is required is urine analysis, semen culture, and ultrasound ...  Read Full »

I am 21-year-old female with bladder inflammation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I am currently on Uribel and Gemtesa medications. I was diagnosed with a UTI and BV two months ago. They have been cleared now, but my bladder has worsened since then. My urologist did a cystoscopy, and nothing was found. A pelvic scan was done a few days ago...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. There are a few possibilities. One is cystitis, inflammation of the bladder, which causes urgency, infrequent urination, dysuria, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. The other possibility is urethritis which is less likely to happen in ...  Read Full »

I have had issues emptying my bladder due to poor urine flow for six years. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 35-year-old male. I have been having issues emptying my bladder due to a very poor urine flow for five to six years. I have to go to the toilet very frequently after drinking. I cannot empty my bladder at any single time. It has to be little drops at a time, every 15 minutes. My str...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.You mentioned cystoscopy. According to the history you gave, it seems you have a neurogenic bladder. The normal power of the bladder to evacuate itself went away, and either you have to strain during micturation, or you have to apply suprapubic com...  Read Full »

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