Male - post Cystoscopy Bleeding

Dear Fellow Med Fetters & Friends,

I know it is common to experience some amount of bleeding after a Cystoscopy but for some reason I bleed more even up to 3-4 days afterwards. I do not take ANY nsaids or blood thinners. The Blood appears when I am done urinating and it starts dripping pure blood like a bloody nose into the toilet for about 1 minute. Pretty damn scary to see for sure

I am wondering, where do you think this blood is coming from by having this procedure? The Urethra, Prostate or Bladder? Has anyone experienced some bleeding after using a sound that is too big?

Also, anyone know the size of the Cystoscope so I know not to use a sound near that size?

Thanks

Or the External Meatus "Urethral Opening" ???

This is not the place to be seeking advice for a real problem. Since this is a post-procedural issue you should be consulting your Urologist without delay. He or she is the only one qualified to assess your situation and provide care.

Most Cystoscopes range from 18fr to 24fr, which is a misnomer as it is the size of the cystoscope or resectoscope sheath and not the actual cystoscope. If you have issues which have resulted in this type of complication during a cystoscopy I would be thinking long and hard about any type of future self-urethral play.

Dr. J, I totally agree with you and shouldn't of asked for any medical advice. Was just curious to see if anyone else has experienced post op bleeding from this procedure.

Also, thank you very much for giving me the sizes of the Cystascope. As always, your the Man Dr. J

It is common to experience frank blood in the urine for a few days following cystoscopy however what you are describing definitely warrants your Urologist's attention immediately. If you were not placed on a prophylactic course of Cipro or other antibiotic they may do so to prevent any infection from developing until you heal. Call them, it is better to be safe than sorry.

I had a cystoscopy in 2009 and was perfectly fine afterwards, didn't even experience any stinging during urinating afterwards. Very strange situation and I agree with Dr J, call your urologist immediately.

Lee.