Home Care after Cystoscopy with Hydrodistention/Clorpactin Instillation

During this exam a scope with a light cord is used to look at the urine channel and the bladder.  The bladder is gently filled with fluid.  This allows for your doctor to clearly see the wall of your bladder.  Clorpactin is a drug that is flushed into the bladder to aid in blocking nerve endings that cause pain in the bladder.

 

After the Exam

• For the first 1-2 days after your exam, you may have pain.  Some people may have pain for up to 3 weeks.  We will give you pain pills to take.  You may also have medicine to help relax your bladder.  This medicine may be in the form of a pill or suppository.
• You may have blood in your urine.  This should stop in 2-3 days.  It is common for you to feel burning when you pass urine for 1-2 days.

Diet

• You may eat regular food as you feel able. 
• Drink 8-10 glasses of fluid each day to prevent dehydration.
• Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours of your exam or while taking pain pills. 

Activity

• Walking is okay.
• Nothing strenuous until your doctor says it is okay.
• Avoid sexual activity for 7 days.
• Talk with your doctor about going back to work.
• Do not drive for 24 hours after your exam.
• Do not drive while taking pain pills. 

Follow-up 

 

Your first follow-up visit will be 7-10 days after your exam.

 

When to Call the Doctor

• Problems passing urine

• Red or bloody urine for more than 3 days after your exam

• Large blood clots in your urine

• Temperature by mouth is over 101° F

• Low back or hip pain that is new

• Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

Phone Number

 

Urology Clinic: (608) 263-4757

 

After hours, weekends and holidays:  This number connects you to the message center.  Ask for the urology doctor on call or the doctor on call for Dr.____________________________

Give your name, area code and phone number.  The doctor will call you back. 

 

 

Toll Free:  1-800-323-8942

 

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Last Updated: 10/10/2007

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