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Cystoscopy Side Effects and Warnings

Written by FoundHealth.

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have cystoscopy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Accidental damage of the bladder wall with the cystoscope (very rare)

Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

  • Active infection
  • Diabetes
  • Bleeding disorder

Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

Call Your Doctor

After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:

  • Frequency, urgency, burning, or pain when urinating
  • You are unable to urinate or empty your bladder completely
  • Blood in your urine after 24 hours
  • Signs of infection, including fever and chills
  • Abdominal, back, or flank pain
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain

In case of an emergency, call 911.

 
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Posted 7 years ago

I had a cystoscopy procedure 2 wks. ago and prior to the procedure my doctor never told me about possible side effects.After the procedure I had a UTi,blood in my urine and pain when I urinate.I wish I didn't have the procedure .

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Posted 2 years ago

In early 2021 i suddenly started urinating blood. Scared me beyond belief. After a Cystoscopy ( my first one ever ) i was diagnosed with bladder cancer. The cancer was successfully removed and so far has not returned. I have had a total now of six Cystoscopies including the surgery with no side effects until now. Four days after my last Cystoscopy i have found it difficult to empty my bladder as well as a mild form of a weak stream / restriction when urinating. No pain but just not the normal "pleasant feeling" when urinating that i have enjoyed all of my life. No other symptoms exsist so far. I have to wait two more days until a Monday now to call the Doctor that has preformed all of my Cystosopies and Bladder cancer surgery to see what course of action, if any, that i need to take. After i have this issue resolved, i hope to return here to finish my boring story in hopes it might help others that have the same issue that i am currently having.

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