What is Hydrodilatation of the bladder?
You have undergone a procedure called “hydrodilatation”. This means gently and slowly stretching the bladder to determine if you have Interstitial Cystitis. Under general anesthesia a cystoscope (telescope) is inserted into the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the bladder).
How do you treat bladder distention?
Oral medications Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline or imipramine (Tofranil), to help relax your bladder and block pain. Antihistamines, such as loratadine (Claritin, others), which may reduce urinary urgency and frequency and relieve other symptoms.
How long is the procedure for hydrodistention of the bladder?
The actual procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes. You will be placed lying down on your back with your legs gently elevated in holsters (called stirrups). The cystoscope (which has continuous fluid running through it) is inserted into the urethra and into the bladder.
How is hydrodistention with cystoscopy is done?
How hydrodistention with cystoscopy is done. He or she gently moves it forward into your bladder. Using the cystoscope, he or she slowly fills up your bladder with as much water as possible. This helps find out how much fluid your bladder can hold. Your bladder is then drained and filled again.
What do you need to know about hydrodistention?
Hydrodistention is a procedure that fills up your bladder with water. It is used to help find out what may be causing your bladder pain.
How is a hydrodistention done under general anesthesia?
To review the basics of what we discussed in the office: A hydrodistention is done under general anesthesia (complete sleep). It can also be done with a spinal. The actual procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes. You will be placed lying down on your back with your legs gently elevated in holsters (called stirrups).
