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Diagnosed Interstitial Cystitis. Advised Cystoscopy With Hydrodistention. Suggest
My urologist wants to do a cystoscopy with hydrodistention. I have been having an increase in pain and complications from my interstitial cystitis. I am concerned about the distention as I know it is not used much anymore because of the increase in pain and discomfort. I would prefer a simple cystoscopy, but she doesn't think I can handle holding water in my bladder for a minute or two. What do you think?
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
hi,
thank you for your query.
cystoscoopy with hydrodistension is a diagnostic and therapuetic investigation for interstitial cystitis.
Many people with IC have noted an improvement in symptoms after a bladder distention has been done to diagnose the condition.in some cases it may increase capacity and interfere with pain signals transmitted by nerves in the bladder. Symptoms may temporarily worsen 4 to 48 hours after distention, but should return to predistention levels or improve within 2 to 4 week
hence i recommend you discuss this procedure with your urologist and clear your doubts.doing this procedure will definately help you
thank you,
wishing you good health
thank you for your query.
cystoscoopy with hydrodistension is a diagnostic and therapuetic investigation for interstitial cystitis.
Many people with IC have noted an improvement in symptoms after a bladder distention has been done to diagnose the condition.in some cases it may increase capacity and interfere with pain signals transmitted by nerves in the bladder. Symptoms may temporarily worsen 4 to 48 hours after distention, but should return to predistention levels or improve within 2 to 4 week
hence i recommend you discuss this procedure with your urologist and clear your doubts.doing this procedure will definately help you
thank you,
wishing you good health
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