no they haven't done any cultures before th exam, but they didnt see any white cells that mite have an infection. i mean noone suspected of infection, i kow it wasn't a culture they did. was only simple urine test, but there was no infection. after the exam they did a culture and they saw infection. after i got antibiotics for 5 days i had the culture again and they didnt see any infection this time. ok, and when it coms to my urine test i took it almost five time in the last 2 months and every time there is blood. none of the doctors told me about cytology though should i ask them if they can do that? now i read it and it can somehow say that if i have cancer cells. but what is glomerulopathy? i dont understand that.but i for sure dont want cystoscopy. thanks. i would be glad if you reply soon.
Hi,
I do understand your concern. I know that you are scared about all these. You are young and you do not have the risk factors that strengthens a diagnosis of cancer.So please do not worry too much.
"Studies have found the following risk factors for bladder cancer:
Age. The chance of getting bladder cancer goes up as people get older. People under 40 rarely get this disease.
Tobacco. The use of tobacco is a major risk factor. Cigarette smokers are two to three times more likely than nonsmokers to get bladder cancer. Pipe and cigar smokers are also at increased risk.
Occupation. Some workers have a higher risk of getting bladder cancer because of carcinogens in the workplace. Workers in the rubber, chemical, and leather industries are at risk. So are hairdressers, machinists, metal workers, printers, painters, textile workers, and truck drivers.
Infections. Being infected with certain parasites increases the risk of bladder cancer. These parasites are common in tropical areas but not in the United States.
Treatment with cyclophosphamide or arsenic. These drugs are used to treat cancer and some other conditions. They raise the risk of bladder cancer.
Race. Whites get bladder cancer twice as often as African Americans and Hispanics. The lowest rates are among Asians.
Being a man. Men are two to three times more likely than women to get bladder cancer.
Family history. People with family members who have bladder cancer are more likely to get the disease. Researchers are studying changes in certain genes that may increase the risk of bladder cancer.
Personal history of bladder cancer. People who have had bladder cancer have an increased chance of getting the disease again."
Source:http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/bladder/page4
Firstly, let me ask if you had this blood in your urine for quite some time already?How many times did they do the urinalysis and did they see blood or RBC's each time? Also, was a urine culture done to rule out an infection initially prior to your first cystoscopy attempt?
Asymptomatic hematuria may be due to strenuous exercises, straining, and certain medications .If you have been through too much stress or too much exercise prior to giving your sample for a urinalysis then you may opt to have your urinalysis repeated. Hematuria may be due to several causes. I understand a CT scan has been done. Yes, the CT scan will able to define any abnormalities, stones, obstruction in the urinary tract. It may be able to visualize urinary tract stones. A cystoscopy however will be able to help your physician directly visualize the insides of your urethra and bladder. It is important however, that a bladder infection has been ruled out in your case.Cystoscopy should not be done in the presence of an underlying bladder infection.
Discuss your concerns with your physician. Also, discuss with your physician the probability of you condition being a glomerulopathy. A urine cytology may also be indicated. If all tests are normal but the blood in the urine or hematuria persists then this needs further evaluation and a cystoscopy may help.