A Cytoscopy may be a good idea if you had any problems. I had mine at age 72 and was surprised that it was not painful. You do feel a pinch when the anesthesia is administrated. It is apparently injected up the urethane by a pen like device. Ask the doctor to let you see the monitor--it is interesting.
"Any of these conditions that are present in your medial history warrant cytoscopy."
Even if it was 4 years ago, lasted only 1 day, and I have been 100% fine ever since??? Wouldn't those types of symptoms tend to recur over and over until something is done about them?
I was only unable to urinate one day. Went to urgent care. They found blood in my urine (microscopically) gave me antibiotic and it went away never to return.
This was my original question above. If it was 4 years ago and no current symptoms since, is the Cytoscopy warranted just because i happen to be 38?
Hi,
How are you? What other diagnostic tests were done? Indications of cystoscopy include frequent urinary tract infections, hematuria, loss of bladder control , overactive bladder, unusual cells found in urine sample, need for a bladder catheter, painful urination, urinary blockage such as prostate enlargement or stricture, stone in the urinary tract or unusual growth. Any of these conditions that are present in your medial history warrant cytoscopy. If you are not comfortable with this procedure, it is best that you talk to your doctor about this. Discuss the initial diagnosis being considered and if there are any other non-invasive tests that may be done. Take care and do keep us posted.