Urodynamics (or urodynamic testing)
Urodynamic testing may be ordered if you have voiding problems, especially incontinence. This testing is performed in our office by a nurse who has special training to perform your urodynamic test. The test is performed after placing several electrodes on your abdomen, leg and near the rectum. Two catheters are placed; one in the rectum and the other in the urethra. These devices record different pressures and muscle responses that gives the interpreting physician information to make a specific diagnosis. The test usually requires that you be here an hour.
Pre Op Instructions
There are certain medications that we ask that you discontinue prior to your test and we do want you to avoid all caffeine the two days before.
Post Op Instructions
CONTACT THE DOCTOR IF:
There are any signs of infection, such as a fever greater than 101.5 F, undue swelling or pain.
IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS NOT ALREADY EXPLAINED TO YOU, CONTACT OUR OFFICE OR, IF AN EMERGENCY, GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT