The following information may be useful to you:
You should be able to get back to normal quite quickly after a cystoscopy.
- Drink plenty of fluids over the next few days to prevent blood clots forming in the bladder, as blood clots may cause a blockage in your catheter.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, spicy and acidic food, as this may irritate the lining of your bladder, in the next 24-48hours.
- There may be some small traces of blood in your urine. Do not worry this should have stopped within 24 hours, please continue to drink plenty of fluids to flush your bladder through.
- Check the skin around the catheter for any soreness, redness and inflammation. Also check to see if there is any leakage of urine. If you have any concerns please contact your GP.
- It is vital that you maintain good hygiene in order to reduce the risk of infection. (clean area daily)
- If you feel pain when passing urine
Side effects to look out for
Side effects are extremely rare but we need to make you aware of symptoms to look out for.
Things to report to your doctor:
- The pain or bleeding lasts more than a few days
- It hurts when you pass urine.
- Your urine becomes so bloody that you cannot see through it
- You see red lumps (blood clots) in your urine
- You feel that your bladder is not emptying
- Your urine smells bad
- You get a high temperature
- You feel sick or vomit
- You have pain in your lower back or side
(https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cystoscopy/risks)
Attend Accident and Emergency department if you feel really unwell.
Please bring your Cystoscopy report with you to Accident and Emergency department
Further information and advice
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your GP or NHS 111 for medical advice .
Bedford Hospital Endoscopy unit: (Monday to Sunday 8am to 6pm)
01234 355122 ext. 6445
For appointment queries: 01234 792269
FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE YOU MUST NOT DONATE BLOOD FOR 4-6 MONTHS
The reason for this is that your ability to donate blood in the future is dependent upon your diagnosis and the possibility that you might need to undergo further investigations or complete treatments. (British Society of Gastroenterology, 2019)