So the procedure I have to have is called a cystoscopy. It's one of the two tests I've been dreading.
A Cystoscopy is an internal inspection of the bladder. It involves passing a small tube containing a miniature telescope along the urethra into the bladder. The urethra is the tube from your bladder through which urine drains.
Doesn't that sound just lovely!!!
The letter came with a leaflet explaining the procedure, which is as follows:-
"The doctor will clean the area first and then instill an anaesthetic jelly into the urethra which lubricates, anaesthetises and acts as an aseptic as well. The surrounding area will be covered with a sterile paper sheet and sterile towels.
The doctor will introduce the cystoscope into the urethra and then carefully pass into the bladder. The area of the sphincter may be slightly sensitive and the doctor may ask you to take a deep breath or to try and pass water, both of which help the sphincter to relax.
Once inside the bladder the doctor can control the tip of the cystoscope to allow him to look around the bladder. To help him do this fluid is run through the cystoscope to stretch out any folds in the bladder lining; so it is normal to feel that the bladder is full towards the end of the procedure."
Like I said DREADING THIS!!!
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