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Cystoscopy

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Alternative Names

Cystourethroscopy; Endoscopy of the bladder


What the risks are

There is a slight risk of excessive bleeding when a biopsy is taken.

Other risks include:

  • Bladder infection
  • Rupture of the bladder wall

Special considerations

You must be sure to drink 4 - 6 glasses of water per day after your cystoscopy.

You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine following this procedure. If the bleeding continues after you urinate 3 times, contact your health care provider.

Contact your health care provider if you develop any of these signs of infection:

  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Pain
  • Reduced urine output


Review Date: 06/17/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)

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