What is a cysturrethrogram?
Cysturrethrogram is a medical imaging test that uses X -rays to explore the lower urinary tract and bladder. Cysturretrography is performed while the bladder is full. In a similar test called voiding cystrography, the test is performed while the patient is urinating. People who are affected by chronic or repeated episodes of urinary tract infection suffering from stress incontinence or who have other symptoms of urinary tract, could undergo this test to determine the cause of the problem. In addition, this test can be used to diagnose the abnormality of pediatric urea called vesicoureteral reflux.
Before the cysturetrogram is undergoing, the patient should inform his doctor about medicines and any allergy he has. A woman who wears intrauterine equipment or who is pregnant or suspects that she could be pregnant should ensure that her doctor is aware of this inf.Mormation. Informing a doctor about pregnancy is particularly important because X -ray exThe position is potentially harmful to the developing fetus. Brighter X -ray images can be obtained when the intestines are empty, so patients could be asked not to eat a few hours before the test.
cysturrethrography includes a technique called fluoroscopy that helps create more accurate and detailed X -ray images. This is necessary because the X -ray itself cannot generate detailed pictures of the bladder and urea. To improve the contrast of X -ray images, the catheterized person who is going to undergo a cysturrethrogram, and the dye is injected into the bladder through the catheter. X -rays are taken after the bladder is full.
During the cysturrethrogram, the patient lies on the X -ray table. The genital area was cleaned and then the urethra is catéterized to injure the dye. Upon completion, X -rays are taken while the patient lies. Other X -rayThe beams are used with patient sitting. Finally, the catheter is removed and X -rays are taken while the patient is urinating. In some cases, the patient may be asked to change positions during urination; They must stop urinating, then move and then urinate again.
The procedure ends when the bladder is empty. While cysturetrography is not painful and there are few risks or problems, for many people it is difficult to urinate because X -ray technicians are present during the procedure. In addition, some discomfort could occur during the catheter.
After the procedure, it is normal to feel some discomfort when urinating during the following or two days. The reason is the presence of the dye in the bladder and can be released by drinking a lot of water to help to wash the remaining dye from the bladder. Increasing fluid intake also helps to reduce the likelihood of urinfection, which may occur as a result of catheterization.
a small amount of blood in the urine is normal for one to twoOU days after the cystyrethrogram, but it may be a sign of bladder injury if the presence of blood persists in the next day. Other symptoms to be monitored include lower abdominal pain or indication of urinary tract infection such as painful or combustion urination, cloudy urine or resistance, back pain, fever or chills. Anyone who has these symptoms should speak or see your doctor as soon as possible.