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Is Cystoscopy A Painful Process?
Question: Are cystoscopies painful? My urologist wants to do one But a few yours ago i had a catheter put in at ER and it was the worst most painful experience ive had in my entire life and i am scared to death of having this procedure done
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
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No,Cystoscopies are not painful when done under "General Anesthesia".
There are actually 2 options, either getting it done under regional/local anesthesia or through general anesthesia. So as you are apprehensive about pain you may ask for getting it done under general anesthesia .
Hope this helps.
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No
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for consulting Healthcaremagic.
No,Cystoscopies are not painful when done under "General Anesthesia".
There are actually 2 options, either getting it done under regional/local anesthesia or through general anesthesia. So as you are apprehensive about pain you may ask for getting it done under general anesthesia .
Hope this helps.
Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.
Thanks.
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