Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy (cont.)
After the test
You may have a mild burning feeling when you urinate,
and you may see small amounts of blood in your urine. These problems should not
last more than 24 hours. Tell your doctor if bleeding or pain is severe or if
problems last more than a couple of days.
To relieve discomfort, drink two 8-ounce glasses of water each hour for 2
hours. Ask your doctor if you can take a warm bath to relieve the burning
feeling. If not, you may be able to hold a warm, damp washcloth over the
urethral opening.
Your doctor may give you an antibiotic to take for 1 or 2 days to prevent an
infection. If you have signs of infection—including pain, chills, or fever—call
your doctor.
For more information
American Urological Association
1000 Corporate Boulevard
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone: 1-866-RING-AUA (746-4282) or 410-689-3700
Email: aua@auanet.org
Internet: www.urologyhealth.org
Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA)
110 North Washington Street Suite 340
Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 1-800-HELP-ICA (435-7422) or 301-610-5300
Fax: 301-610-5308
Email: icamail@ichelp.org
Internet: www.ichelp.org
SOURCE: National Institutes of Health, National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Last Editorial Review: 9/17/2007
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