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FLEX CYSTO

by Peppyflame, Nov 15, 2007 03:36PM
My Dr. wants to give me a FLEX CYSTO/IVP test. Please tell me what this test intales and how safe it is. Thank You.
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by clockwork, Jun 11, 2008 05:18PM
I am also wanting to know what a flex cysto is.  My mom's doctor order this test for her and we are wondering what it is.

by keyzersoce, Jun 12, 2008 01:04PM
To: clockwork, Peppyflame
The doctor wants to look inside the bladder for any abnormalities. To do this, he inserts a tiny camera called a cystoscope through the urethra into the bladder itself to see what is going on. Back in the day, the camera was attached to a rigid tube and patients reported the procedure as uncomfortable. Nowadays, the tube is very pliant and flexible and more comfortable, therefore known as a flex cysto(flexible cystoscope).

IVP refers to a procedure where they inject a small amount of dye in your arm and use x-rays to observe its travels through the system.

In both cases, they are trying to discover the cause of a patient's complaints: i.e., blood in the urine, pain in the side, kidney stones, etc.

Stay well.

by Peppyflame, Jun 13, 2008 11:22AM
To: keyzersoce
Thanks a lot for that very good explaination. I had both tests, and you are right on the money.
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