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Usually used by urologists, this enables the operator to see the inside of the urinary bladder. Once cumbersome, today's cystoscopes can now be used conveniently on outpatients.

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Why is it a cystoscope?

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Can cystoscope cause damage in male?

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Does the fiberoptic cystoscope hurt you?

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A 39-year old asked:

How many minutes does a cystoscope test take?

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Can the effects of a cystoscope last s for awhile?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: cystoscope?

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A 32-year old asked:

I had a cystoscope days ago and i'm still feeling pain. Is this normal?

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A 36-year old asked:

Why is a biopsy done with cystoscope sometimes and not others?

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A 43-year old asked:

Anyone female had the fibroptic cystoscope test at the urogynecologist?

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A 27-year old male asked:

I had a cystoscope that came back fine, does it mean my prostate is fine?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Does a cystoscope show problems with your kidneys?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can a cystoscope show if I have an enlarged prostate?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Do i need local anesthetic for a cystoscope ?

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A 27-year old male asked:

What is lateral lobe hyperplasia in relation to the prostate? My cystoscope was normal, but i saw it on the report.

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A 26-year old female asked:

I feel nauseated often and have stomach issues. Cystoscope and colonoscopy was fine. What other tests can I do?

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A 27-year old male asked:

What to do for am enlarged prostate? I've had a negative u/a, renal doppler, and cystoscope. What else can I do?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Apparently my urethra bled profusely when a cystoscope was inserted, what would be the reason for this and is that normal?

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A 59-year old female asked:

59 year old female with micro hematutia for 30 years. Hx of Interstitial Cystis. Have had cystoscopes & ultrasounds multiple times Can the IC cause consistent hematutia (usually Trace) for that long or is it possible to just be normal for me?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Is it normal to have urine come from my vagina? I am scheduled to have a cystoscope this week.

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A 29-year old female asked:

I have a problem of re current urine infection from last 5 year . I done all my test and cystoscope done. Couldn't find reason why?

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A 43-year old female asked:

43- yr old female. Recurrent uti's. Usually after marital sex (despite voiding and cleaning afterward). Is cystoscope really necessary? Options?

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A 72-year old male asked:

My cystoscope shows I have a bladder inflammation. The urologist said it doesn't, t look normal. What does it mean? He said he does not think it is can

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A 27-year old male asked:

Will a cystoscope detect a kidney or bladder infection?

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A 41-year old male asked:

What is the smallest gauge cystoscope capable of being used for a ureteral stent removal for an adult male? Can a patient request a smaller gauge cystoscope be used for their stent removal provided the working channel accommodates the tool required?

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A 31-year old asked:

Had cystoscope, nothing found. Why still blood in urine.?

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A 27-year old male asked:

I've had an enlarged prostate and burning durin urination. I had a negative cystoscope and the urologist said there's nothing else. Now what?

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A 41-year old male asked:

Does a cystoscope for an adult male intended for ureteral stent removal have to be a certain gauge for functionality? Wondering why they aren't made narrower for less urethral and psychological irritation/damage?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Got a cystoscope today. What is the best to do for the burning? Can i put a hearing pad? Ice pack? What can I do to ease the burning when I pee?

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A 41-year old male asked:

When a Ureteroscopy is performed and a ureteral stent is put in place, does the ureterscope enter the urethra or is a cystoscope first inserted and the ureterscope placed through the working channel of the cystoscope?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Urine from vagina not urethra. Always happens during period. Soaks tampon, pad, underpants and pants. Cystoscope was normal.

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