Urology of Indiana > Current Patients > Instructions > Post TUMT Discharge Instructions: "Post TUMT Discharge Instructions
General Expectations
Some men may experience discomfort after treatment. On occasion, some bloody discharge may be apparent from the penis. You may have soreness in the lower abdomen, and it may be uncomfortable to sit. You may experience urgency and frequency when urinating. These are all normal reactions to the treatment.
Post TUMT Instructions:
1. Have someone drive you home after the procedure and do not drive until the catheter is removed.
2. Drink plenty of water.
3. Do not engage in strenuous activity for at least a week.
4. Abstain from sexual activity for two weeks.
5. You may take a shower. Avoid a bath until your catheter has been removed.
6. Take your medications as prescribed.
7. Because of some of the medications administered during procedure, do not consume alcohol, sedatives or stimulants for 24 hours. Also report any dizziness, slurred speech or altered sensation. An adult should remain with you for the rest of the day.
Complications
You should contact your physician if you experience any of the following:
1. Temperature of 101 degrees taken by mouth
2. Excessive urinary bleeding or bleeding from the penis
3. Bladder spasms that are continuous
4. No urine drains into the bag for more than 4 hours
5. Nausea and vomiting
If problems occur please call the on call physician at the number provided below. If for some reason you are unable to reach the physician you may go to the hospital emergency room. If you do go to the emergency room for catheterization, be sure to tell them to use a Coude (pronounced coo-day) tipped catheter.
Post treatment medication management:
1. Continue current prostate medications: Flomax, Cardura(Doxazosin),or Hytrin(Terazosin)
2. Take antibiotic as prescribed
3. Take anti-inflammatory medication if prescribed.
4. Pain medication as prescribed.
* Please review attached catheter care instruction sheet."
