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What if you can't urinate with the catheter in during urodynamic testing?
That's common and okay. The team will help you relax and still gather useful information.
It’s common
That's common and okay. The team will help you relax and still gather useful information.
Who is tested
Get checked if you have leaks or trouble emptying that haven't improved with treatment.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.
Questions to bring to your visit
- What treatment have I tried for leaks or trouble emptying?
- What should I expect on test day?
What happens at your visit with us?
Most urodynamic tests need no special preparation, though you may be asked to come with a comfortably full bladder. A small catheter measures pressure as the bladder fills, and the team explains each part as it happens.
When should I call us?
Call us if leaks, a weak stream or trouble emptying haven’t improved with treatment, or if you have questions before your test date. Mild discomfort when you urinate for a few hours afterward is common.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists use the results to see how your bladder stores and releases urine, which helps them choose between treatments for leaks or emptying problems. Those next steps can include pelvic floor therapy, medicine, bladder Botox, sacral nerve stimulation or a plan to help the bladder empty, depending on what the tracing shows.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Related video
Dr. Neal Patel of Advanced Urology discusses regaining control of your bladder:
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For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.