Diagnosis for Prolapsed Bladder
For a prolapsed bladder to be diagnosed an exam of the female genitalia and pelvis, known as a pelvic exam, is required. You will need to visit your doctor to take a closer look at yourself. A bladder that has entered the vagina confirms the diagnosis.
In cases where the signs are not obvious enough, your doctor may use a voiding cystourethrogram to help with the diagnosis. A voiding cystourethrogram [3] is a series of X-rays that are taken during urination. These help the doctor determine the shape of the bladder and the cause of the urinary difficulty. The doctor may also test or take X-rays of different parts of the abdomen to rule out other possible causes of discomfort or urinary difficulty.
After diagnosis, to determine what type of treatment is appropriate. Your doctor may test the nerves, muscles, and the intensity of the urine stream.
Your doctor will also decide if there’s a need to conduct a test called urodynamics or video urodynamics. These tests are sometimes referred to as “EKGs of the bladder”. Urodynamics measures pressure and volume relationships in the bladder and may be crucial in the decision-making of the urologist.
Cystoscopy [4] is another test that can be done. It involves looking into the bladder with a scope. This test can also help determine what treatment option to use. This test is an outpatient office procedure that is sometimes performed on a television screen so the person can see what the urologist sees. Cystoscopy has little risk and is tolerable for the vast majority of people.