Can a man drive after a cystoscopy?

After a rigid cystoscopy You'll need to arrange for someone to take you home as you will not be able to drive for at least 24 hours.

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You should be able to get back to normal quite quickly after a cystoscopy. How long it takes to recover depends if you had a flexible cystoscopy (using local anaesthetic gel) or a rigid cystoscopy (under general anaesthetic or spinal anaesthetic). Going home After a flexible cystoscopy You'll be able to go home shortly after a flexible cystoscopy, once you've emptied your bladder. There's usually no need to wait in the hospital until the anaesthetic has completely worn off. After a rigid cystoscopy If you have a rigid cystoscopy, you'll probably need to stay in hospital for a few hours until the anaesthetic starts to wear off. You can go home once you're feeling better and you've emptied your bladder. Most people leave hospital the same day, but sometimes an overnight stay might be needed. You'll need to arrange for someone to take you home as you will not be able to drive for at least 24 hours. Getting back to normal After a flexible cystoscopy You can return to your normal activities – including work, exercise and having sex – as soon as you feel able to after a flexible cystoscopy. This will often be later the same day or possibly the day after. After a rigid cystoscopy After a rigid cystoscopy: rest at home for a day or two – you may need to take a couple of days off work

make sure someone stays with you for the first 24 hours

do not drive or drink alcohol for at least 24 hours You can usually return to your normal activities – including work, exercise and having sex – when you feel able to. After effects of a cystoscopy After a cystoscopy, it's normal to have: a burning or stinging sensation when peeing

some blood in your pee, which may turn it slightly pink

a need to pee more often than usual These side effects should pass after a day or two. Drinking plenty of water during the first few days can help. You can also take painkillers such as paracetamol to reduce any discomfort.

peeing is very painful

your pee becomes so bloody that you cannot see through it

you see red lumps (blood clots) in your pee

you cannot empty your bladder

your pee smells bad

you get a high temperature

you feel sick or vomit

you have pain in your lower back or side Go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) department if you feel really unwell. These problems could be caused by complications of a cystoscopy, such as an infection.

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What is it called when a doctor feels your balls?

kidshealth.org - Why Does the Doctor Have to Examine My Testicles? - Kids Health

My mom says that my doctor will probably examine my testicles the next time I have a physical exam. Why?

– Ben*

A testicular exam can make a guy feel a bit awkward or embarrassed, but just like checking a person's blood pressure, it's a normal part of a physical exam. The doctor checks the testicles and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia. Your doctor can teach you how to check your testicles yourself (called a testicular self-exam) so you can learn what's normal and what changes to be aware of that might need to be checked out, like lumps or swelling.

*Names have been changed to protect user privacy.

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