The following information may be useful to you:
- Drink plenty of fluids, but try to avoid coffee or tea as this may irritate the lining of your bladder.
- Drinking plenty will ensure that the catheter works well and does not get blocked.
- 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)
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 or district nurse:
- An occasional problem after flexible cystoscopy is a water infection
- If you have a flu-like temperature, pain, persistent burning or bleeding please contact your GP.
- If your catheter gets blocked and stops draining
- If your urine becomes cloudy, smells offensive or contains debris.
Attend Accident and Emergency department if you have the following symptoms:
- Temperature greater than 100°F / 39 °C
- Pain in your lower tummy.
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)