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Urodynamics
What is Urodynamic testing?
Urodynamic testing is used to assess lower urinary tract function. If you are having urinary
problems, urodynamics is a way to reproduce and document your symptoms in our laboratory.
How is it performed?
Urodynamics involves passing a catheter into your bladder. This is a simple procedure with minimal
discomfort. You will experience a mild pressure sensation from placement of the catheter. A small
catheter is also passed into the rectum. The purpose of this catheter is for measuring abdominal
pressures and it should not cause any discomfort. Once the catheters are in place, your bladder will
be filled to its capacity. When the test is complete, the catheters will be removed. You can expect
this test to take approximately one (1) hour.
Preparing for your study:
Urodynamics is a labor intensive procedure and only a limited number of patients can be scheduled
each day. All of our time slots are filled weeks in advance. This leaves no spare time between
patients. Therefore, it is imperative that you arrive for your appointment on time.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
What is Urodynamic testing?
Urodynamic testing is used to assess lower urinary tract function. If you are having urinary
problems, urodynamics is a way to reproduce and document your symptoms in our laboratory.
How is it performed?
Urodynamics involves passing a catheter into your bladder. This is a simple procedure with minimal
discomfort. You will experience a mild pressure sensation from placement of the catheter. A small
catheter is also passed into the rectum. The purpose of this catheter is for measuring abdominal
pressures and it should not cause any discomfort. Once the catheters are in place, your bladder will
be filled to its capacity. When the test is complete, the catheters will be removed. You can expect
this test to take approximately one (1) hour.
Preparing for your study:
- Please fill out the 3-day fluid diary that is enclosed. Follow the instructions on the sheet
and bring it with you on the appointment day. It is important for us to have this information
so please try to remember to fill this out.
- As the first part of the test, you will be asked to urinate, unless you have an indwelling
catheter, or do not void and self-catheterize. Please come in with a comfortably full bladder
ready to give a urine specimen.
- There are no dietary restrictions for this test. Please eat and drink normally unless otherwise
directed for other testing or lab work that you may have scheduled for the same day
- If you take antibiotics prior to dental procedures for various conditions such as Mitral Valve
Prolapse or hip or knee replacements, please follow your doctor’s protocol for this test.
Urodynamics is a labor intensive procedure and only a limited number of patients can be scheduled
each day. All of our time slots are filled weeks in advance. This leaves no spare time between
patients. Therefore, it is imperative that you arrive for your appointment on time.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.