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Can you go home after cystoscopy?

Going home after a rigid cystoscopy 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.

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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.

Going home 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.

Getting back to normal 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

don't 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.

When to get medical advice

Some problems could be caused by complications of a cystoscopy, such as an infection.

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Expert answer. Thanks for your question. In general, most adults urinate about once every two to four hours when awake, for a total of about six to eight times in a 24-hour period.

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Thanks for your question. In general, most adults urinate about once every two to four hours when awake, for a total of about six to eight times in a 24-hour period. The frequency of urination can depend on many factors, such as the amount of fluid one drinks, body size, hydration level, fluid losses from exercise or other activity, medical conditions (such as urinary tract infection, pregnancy, enlarged prostate, diabetes, etc.), and medications.

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According to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, adults typically produce about 1½ quarts (about 1.4 liters) of urine daily, with the bulk of production occurring in the daytime. However, this amount can range greatly, from just under a quart to half a gallon (800 milliliters to 2 liters) daily. If you are concerned that the amount or frequency that you urinate might be abnormal, be sure to consult with your physician.

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