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Risks
By Mayo Clinic staffCystoscopy carries a risk of complications, including:
- Infection. Rarely, cystoscopy can introduce germs into your urinary tract, which can cause infection. Cystoscopy may also irritate an existing urinary tract infection, worsening it. In select cases, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to take before and after your cystoscopy to prevent infection.
- Bleeding. Cystoscopy usually causes some blood in your urine, but in rare cases, bleeding may be more serious.
- Pain. Cystoscopy may cause abdominal pain and a burning sensation when urinating. In most cases, these symptoms are mild and gradually decrease after the procedure.
Signs and symptoms of a complication
Call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room if you experience:
- Bright red blood in your urine
- A fever higher than 100 F (38 C)
- Pain or burning during urination that lasts more than two days
References
- Carter HB, et al. Basic instrumentation and cystoscopy. In: Wein AJ, et al. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders; 2007.http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/202281144-2/0/1445/0.html. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Mann WJ. Diagnostic cystourethroscopy for gynecologic conditions. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/cystoscopy/. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Cystoscopy. UrologyHealth.org. http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=05&topic=277. Accessed June 22, 2010.
- Things you should know before surgery. American Society of Anesthesiologists. http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=38a06e24-c3a2-451b-b487-af08792e2110&LandingID=29d0791e-005b-40dd-be33-05b988b17619. Accessed June 22, 2010.
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