Urodynamics test
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:48 pm
I'm scheduled to have a urodynamics procedure done later this month to try and gain a better understanding of my bladder urgency. This is the third attempt as, during the others, the technicians were, for unknown reasons, unable to insert a catheter. As such, they will be placing me under general anesthesia and will use a rigid cystoscope to gain entry to the bladder and to insert the catheters.
Since my problem seems to be related to some kind of irritation, blockage, or weakness of the sphincter muscle (or some combination) I'm concerned that the insertion of the rigid scope may actually worsen my condition.
Is this a reasonable concern?
Also, is there anything I should or shouldn't do to prepare for this procedure?
Many thanks.
Since my problem seems to be related to some kind of irritation, blockage, or weakness of the sphincter muscle (or some combination) I'm concerned that the insertion of the rigid scope may actually worsen my condition.
Is this a reasonable concern?
Also, is there anything I should or shouldn't do to prepare for this procedure?
Many thanks.