What Does a Cystoscopy Detect?
What Is Cystoscopy? Cystoscopy Is a Procedure That Lets the Healthcare Provider View the Urinary Tract, Particularly the Bladder, the Urethra, and the Openings...
What is cystoscopy? Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.
Why would a urologist do a cystoscopy?
Why cystoscopies are used
A cystoscopy can be used to look for and treat problems in the bladder or urethra. For example, it can be used to: check for the cause of problems such as blood in pee, frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), problems peeing, and long-lasting pelvic pain.
How long does it take to get the results of a cystoscopy?
You should get your results within 1 or 2 weeks at a follow up appointment. Waiting for test results can be a very worrying time.
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