Bladder Wall Thickening

[Beth15]

Can anyone tell me what causes diffusely bladder wall thickening?  It showed up on a CT scan that I had yesterday.  Doctor's office called to say that I need to have a cystoscopy which they scheduled for Friday, November 10.  When I asked what could cause the thickening the nurse wouldn't give me a straight answer.  The initial CT scan was for microscopic hematuria. No sign of infection in bloodwork.  Went to see doctor for weight loss(9 pounds)in the last couple of weeks - no pain, just some mild discomfort.  Also unable to keep food down, scheduled to have endoscopy and colonoscopy at the end of the month. Thanks in advance for your help - would like to know what I might be dealing with prior to seeing the urologist and having the procedure done.

[saphz]

I would get the procedure done right away.



It could be inflamation (inflammation) from an infection, kidney stone, or it is also possible that it could be cancer. Its way too soon to tell with the ammount of info that you would be able to get from those tests, but it definately warrants further investigation. Both hematuria and thickening of the bladder wall can be vague symptoms, but symptoms of something that needs to be discovered, either way.

[Beth15]

Thanks for the information.  I did go the doctor last week, however, he was unable to do the scope.  He has reschedule it for December 16.  He says the thickening could be caused by a hysterectomy I had in 2001.  I have never heard of this happening before.  My husband wants me to find another doctor - he is afraid that it is cancer and doesn't want to wait.  I have also lost another pound, so he is getting very nervous.  Do you know if it possible that the hysterectomy could cause this, and if so, how can it be corrected!  Thanks in advance for any and all information!



Beth

[sepideh_nafisi]

I am a 40 year old man who have according to ultrasound circumferefntial bladder wall thickening up to 1 cm and normal bladder volume. small blood in urinalysis .no blood macroscopic or in microscopic. calcium in blood work minimally low and normal albumin.no weight loss.. no history of kidney stone.no familly history of any cancer. I coming originally from Iran never had documented schistosomiasis or urinary tract infection. No sign and symptome of frequency dysuria or hematuria. playing soccor and physically active. wrking as a chemist.What might be the problem?

[mroig1974]

My 9 year old daughter has had bladder pain and pain when urinating for 2 weeks now. She had a urethral cyst removed when she was 3. No uti, cultures neg, she has also had some dribbling of urine. The urologist did a scope, and said it looks ok. She did have some thickening of the bladder, however thinks it may be from when she was 3. She is very uncomfortable. She has always had small amounts of blood in her urine, which he said can run in families, and isnt concerned. (her dad and grandfather also have blood in their urine. Her ultrasound was normal except for 30ccs of urine left in her bladder after voiding. he started her on amitryptilline once daily. What next, shes still in pain?

[malvin18]

Hi, Im 28 yrs old,woman. I had a UTI history and Im suffering now a back pain and frequently urinating during at night. I had urine and culture test and it was negative for infection. I had undergone a transvaginal test and the doctor says my endometrium is thickened....The endometrium is hyperechoic measures 1.9cm with intact subendometrial halo. I also find out during my monthly menstrual period it lessen my urination. Anyone can interpret what I have now. Looking forward for your advise..Thank you so much..

[linda456]

what could be causing a 13 year old girl to wet the bed at night?  my daughter has never stopped bedwetting.  its embarrassing for her and she never has sleepovers like her friends because of it.  what can be done to help her?

[sandra702]

Hi I am curious if someone could help me.  I have had Kidney stones for several years after my last baby pinched off my kidney.  I have bilateral kidney infections that put me in the hospital several times a year.  I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and now they are telling my my bladder is abnoramallly thick and is double in size.  I have trouble uninating and really have swelling and discomfort.  I was scheduled for a cystoscope tomm and the doctor called to cancel.  I have to wait until Oct, 23rd now and I was wondering if I am anxious or should I be worried?  Thanks

[dutch_girl770]

Hi
My Dr. said I had thickening of the bladder and put me on pills.
I didn't take them yet. I'm on other pills from a difffernt Dr. and want to make sure they do not have a bad reaction together.  Shortly after
that occasionally I started wetting the bed. I've lost 45 pounds.
Has anyone else had a similiar experience?
Thank you.

[CRICKET854]

60 YEAR OLD TOLD THAT I HAVE THICKENING OF BLADDER.  PAIN BELOW WAISTLINE IN BACK.  HAD COMPLETE HYSTERECTOMY 6 YEARS AGO.  AM BEING SENT FOR CYSTO.

[hereishelp]

Please check this link out for a great explanation as to what thickening of the bladder is and caused from.

http://www.urologyedinburgh.co.uk/new_page_147.htm