Swelling/Bruising after Cystoscopy

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I had a cystoscopy performed two days ago on Friday.  I am not sure if it was the flexible or rigid kind, but it was quite painful.  Not even sure if topical was applied.  

Anyway, since then I have experienced burning when urinating.  What is really concerning me is the swelling and bruising I have at the tip of my penis.  It feels, because of the smaller opening at the end due to the swelling, there is more pressure and pain when I go.  I have done numerous searches and I have yet to find any mention of bruising or swelling after this test.  

I was given one antibiotic after the test to help with any chance of infection and the Dr. did recommend Tylenol after to help with pain.  I have been taking OTC meds (such as AZO and Cystex(?) ) for UTI pain, but nothing is helping.  

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[keyzersoce]

After my urologist discovered I had bladder tumors, I've been getting a cysto every three months for the past several years to check for any recurrence. I find I have painful urination for a few days after a cysto, which my urologist claims is normal. A couple of times, he gave me a prescription for: Urelle, a medicine which is supposed to help, but all it did was turn my urine green. I checked with a friend who is getting a cysto every six months and he said he also had painful urination, at times having to sit to urinate.

When I had my cysto on a Friday, I recall the stinging lasting till Monday, so you should be getting better today. As they tell you, drink plenty of water.

P.S.: I don't think any doctor still uses a rigid scope, but it wouldn't hurt to ask. They usually squirt some lidocaine into your urethra to numb you, then wait a few minutes before inserting the scope till the lidocaine kicks in. You should remember if they did this. Antibiotics are standard afterwards.

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Thank you for the comments.  I recall the Dr. squirting something inside of me, but it was like less than 10 seconds or so that he was inserting the scope.  He really didn't tell me what was happening as the procedure was happening and I didn't really want to look.

Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to ask questions ahead of time.  I wasn't even advised of the test until I was checking out at my previous appt and a sheet was handed to me by the nurse with her saying the Dr. wanted me to have this done.  Reading your comments and other info online, I think I my experience wasn't normal.  It seems as if it was more rushed and less consideration taken.  Or it felt that way.

[Hmmmm2424]

I had a cysto last week. I'm still having pain and swelling. My stream is a mess and has gotten worst since the procedure. The cysto itself was a nightmare. Trust me. You don't want to go through this unless you have to. I'm calling my doc tomorrow to find out if I need something more than antibiotics for these side-effects.