US Medical Term · tests
Cystoscopy
Cistoscopía
Also: Cistoscopia (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Cystoscopy |
| Spanish (Español) | Cistoscopía |
| Chinese (中文) | 膀胱鏡檢查 |
| Korean (한국어) | 방광경 검사 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Nội soi bàng quang |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Cystoscopy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cistoscopia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การส่องกล้องกระเพาะปัสสาวะ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 膀胱鏡検査 |
What it means
A cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your bladder and urethra using a thin, flexible tube with a camera called a cystoscope. The scope is gently inserted through the urethra. Local anesthesia jelly is applied to minimize discomfort. You may feel some pressure or a mild burning sensation during the procedure. The exam typically takes 5 to 20 minutes. Your doctor uses this test to look for bladder tumors, stones, infections, or the cause of blood in the urine. You may notice some urinary burning or light bleeding for a day or two afterward. Drinking plenty of fluids helps flush the urinary tract. Some procedures are done under general or spinal anesthesia.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Will the cystoscopy be painful, and what can I take for discomfort afterward?
¿Dolará la cistoscopía y qué puedo tomar para las molestias después?
Should I take an antibiotic before or after my cystoscopy?
¿Debo tomar un antibiótico antes o después de mi cistoscopía?
How long after cystoscopy is it normal to see blood in my urine?
¿Cuánto tiempo es normal ver sangre en la orina después de la cistoscopía?
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Last reviewed: September 2026