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A 28-year-old male asked:
Bladder issues. no change after course of antibiotic. uti,std's,ct scan all negative. urologist wants to do a cystoscopy. is this logical next step?
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Yes.: Your urologist is investigating possibility of anatomic reasons, such as a stricture or congenital web, that might be causeing your symptoms.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
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Your reply indicates you have seen several urologists. I'll bet they all agreed that you have nothing serious and nothing more need be done, either for diagnosis or treatment. That's my advice as well.
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