{"id":37374,"date":"2025-08-08T00:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/?post_type=procedure&#038;p=37374"},"modified":"2025-11-17T13:08:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:08:53","slug":"cystoscopy","status":"publish","type":"procedure","link":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/procedure\/cystoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cystoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Cystoscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cystoscopy involves inserting a cystoscope, a thin flexible or rigid tube with a light and camera, into the urethra to view the bladder. It helps diagnose and treat urinary tract problems. This minimally invasive procedure allows real-time visualization of the urinary tract and can be used to perform minor treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This procedure helps to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detect inflammation or infection in the bladder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify structural abnormalities in the urethra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove small growths or stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect tissue samples (biopsies) for further testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate causes of urinary symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect after a Cystoscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the procedure, mild burning during urination and a slight urge to urinate more often are common. Drinking extra fluids helps to flush the bladder and speed recovery. Most discomfort is temporary and subsides within a day or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mild burning or discomfort for 1\u20132 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased frequency or urgency to urinate for 24 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slight blood in urine for a short time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief from discomfort with extra hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up instructions if biopsies or treatments are done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":41619,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"specialty":[1219],"class_list":["post-37374","procedure","type-procedure","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","specialty-urology"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/procedure\/37374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/procedure"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/procedure"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"specialty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doralhw.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/specialty?post=37374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}