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What to expect
Return to activity
Follow up schedule
When to go to emergency
What to expect
- Full bladder – during the procedure your bladder will be filled with sterile water and you will need to urinate immediately afterwards
- Burning and stinging with urination – this is common and may last for a few days following the procedure. This does not usually indicate infection unless you are also unwell. This is due to irritation of the urethra during the procedure. Ural (available over-counter at chemist) may assist in alleviating symptoms.
- Blood in urine is common for a few days after the procedure (this may be intermittent) but may take longer to resolve. You should ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Urinary frequency and urgency (urinating often and in a hurry) as well as nocturia (waking up at night time) could also be present for a few days.
Return to activity
- Driving – avoid for 24 hours if procedure performed with sedation
- Work – return the following day unless otherwise instructed
- Lifting – no restrictions unless otherwise instructed
- Activities – no restrictions on general activities including running, cycling, gym, golf, swimming unless otherwise instructed
- Sex – no restrictions unless otherwise instructed
Follow up schedule
- Your follow up will be based on the indication for procedure. You should be advised of your follow up instructions prior to discharge from the hospital.
- Patients with bladder cancer will require ongoing scheduled follow-up cystoscopy
When to go to emergency
- Unable to urinate
- Fever, chills or shakes – this may indicate infection