What is cystometrogram?
Cystometrogram is a medical testing procedure performed in women and men. In general, it is ordered by a doctor, usually a urologist when the patient has a problem with urine. The evaluation measures the pressure and capacity of the bladder. It can also detect other bladder disorders or related diseases. Men who are preparing for prostrat surgery are often obliged to undergo this procedure to find out whether their prostrat expansion is to deal with the problem of the bladder. The test is also usually used in people who suffer from diseases that affect bladder behavior such as bifida spina, multiple sclerosis or epilepsy.
The test is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. If the patient is taking certain medicines, the cystometrogram can't be done because medicines can disrupt the test results. It must also be delayed if there is a trace of urinary tract infection or if the patient has a fever.
The procedure includes the insertion of two catheters into the body. To calculate the pressure in the abdomenA small rectal catheter is used. Another small catheter is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to measure the pressure. Ointments of external anesthesia are usually used for the catheter insertion areas.
both catheters are then connected to the measuring device. The water improved with saline solution is smooth and slowly pumps into the bladder. At this point, the patient is questioned about the physical feelings they experience to determine the health problem. When the test is over, the bladder is emptied and removes the tube.
No fasting or ingestion of cleaning agents is requicated before the cystometrogram is underway. A significant number of patients experience mild discomfort when urinating up to 48 hours after the test. To alleviate this discomfort, the doctor often recommends that the patient increases the daily water intake to 34 to 68 ounces (one to two liters). In the points in which the catheters are inserted, there is mAle chances of a minor infection.
After the cystometrogram results are analyzed by a doctor or laboratory, the doctor usually discusses the treatment options with the patient. They may include a regime of one or more prescription drugs. In some cases, surgery may be recommended for repairing the problem.