Have any females on here ever had a cystoscopy (camera in bladder)&was it painful?

Question

I know someone whos due to have one soon and wanted to know if it hurt and any after effects? Its local not geeral anaesthetic. thanks xx

Answer 1

yep had that ,and dye pumped into the veins ,but the cystoscopy dont hurt ,well just a little pinch,it makes you feel as if you will wet urself ,and you will feel the camara inside slidding over what feels like internal bumpy skin ,but its not bad ,the only other little pinch u feel is when they pull it out again,it all takes about 5/10 mins ,thats all ok nothing to worry about,they wash you down there with really hot liquid to sterilise ,that hurts the most ,other than that its fine .
all the best ,,,kat.

Answer 2

I had exploritory surgery in april. They used a camera to go through the uretha and into the bladder and also looked up in to the Ureter ( tube that carried the urine down to the bladder from Kidney). It wasn't painful during the procedure, but once the anesthetic wore off I kind of felt like I had a urinary tract infection. I was given medication to treat this though and only had to take the meds twice before everything felt 'normal' again. Hope this helps a little and best wishes to your friend.

Answer 3

I have looked after many patients who have had Cystoscopy. You are given sedation, so you wont be aware of it being done and will have no recollection of it afterwards.

You may find it difficult or slightly uncomfortable to pass urine the first time you have to, but the key is to drink plenty of fluids afterwards to keep everything well flushed. The less concentrated your urine is, the less likely it is to irritate your urethra.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It is even worse for males since they have a longer urethera. Doctors just use a local anesthetic and it really doesn't hurt. If someone needs it they should get it without sweating the details.

Answer 6

I had it done when I was 9 years old, it is not painful the moment they are doing it, it hurts after wards, she will be in pain for about 6 hours, it feels like the kind of pain you get just bfr your period, so nothing major, she'll be ok good luck!

Answer 7

when i had it done i was "put to sleep" but then after a few tylonals when i got home it didnt hurt to bad , only at first when u go tho the bathroom but under stand this is a VERY tiny camera
so its not to bad , just be perpared to want pain killers when ur first home and make sure to rest!

Answer 8

I stings and burns a little but I really wouldn't call it painful. It is over really quick and is useful in finding a resolution to the problem. Tell them Don't be afraid it really isn't that bad.

Answer 9

I didn't have an anaesthetic.
It's uncomfortable & tingles a bit.
U'll B a bit sore afterwards, make sure U drink plenty of water, huh?
:)

Answer 10

I had one and it didnt hurt so bad. You are really kind of out of it anyway. She may be sore for about a day or two but thats all.