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Voiding cystourethrogram - Risks

Alternative Names

Cystourethrogram - voiding

What the risks are:

You may have some discomfort when urinating after this test, because of irritation from the catheter.

You may have bladder spasms after this test, which may be a sign of an allergic reaction to the contrast dye. Contact your health care provider if bothersome bladder spasms occur.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/2/2008
  • Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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