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Mr Robert Ewing
MB BS FRCS
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Spire Cheshire Hospital
Honorary Lecturer
University of Liverpool

 

 

Urodynamic Assessment

PATIENT ADVICE FOLLOWING URODYNAMIC ASSESSMENT

The test assesses bladder outflow obstruction and investigates urinary incontinence.

It is performed under local anaesthetic as a day patient.

A Urodynamic study is usually done as an outpatient procedure.

You can eat or drink as usual before the test. 

The test will be postponed if you have a urinary tract infection.

The test involves the passage of catheters into the bladder and the rectum.

DOs

  • Contact the hospital immediately if you find you cannot urinate or you have severe pain
  • Take Paracetamol if required. You may feel some soreness following your procedure
  • Drink plenty of fluids afterwards
  • Work can be resumed immediately after the test when you are fit to do so
  • You can drive immediately after the test

DONTs

  • There are none

If you have any initial problems, or are worried and need advice, please contact the ward on 01925 215070 at the Spire Cheshire Hospital or complete the form below:



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