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A catheter has been placed through your urethra to your bladder. Your bladder will be emptied with the help of a catheter for the next two days. You do not have to urinate, the catheter will automatically drain urine from your bladder. If you are drinking plenty of fluids and see no urine drainage into the bag and you are uncomfortable, please call our office. A little leakage around the catheter is normal.
Please refrain from taking baths while the catheter is in place. Showers are fine. It is very important that the drainage bag is always lower than your abdomen. Before going to bed at night please empty your leg bag. Switch the bag daily from one leg to the other.
You may observe some bloody discharge from your penis. You may find that your lower abdomen is sore and that sitting is uncomfortable. All of these are normal reactions to the treatment.
Please try and take it easy for the next few days. Until your catheter is removed, you should refrain from any strenous activity. Be sure to continue to eat balanced meals and drink plenty of water.
Take all post-treatment medications as directed.
Please call the office immediately if you expereince any of the following:
Temperature greater than 101.5 F Evidence that the catheter is not draining urine or constant leakage around the catheter. Excessive bleeding Excessive discomfort Any chills or shaking
You may not notice a change in your enlarged prostate symptoms immediately following the treatment. However, your body is actively working itself to heal. In the weeks after treatment, the tissue treated with TherMatrx will gradually be re-absorbed by your body and your symptoms will be reduced. Most men will start to see improvement in their symptoms within 6 - 12 weeks, although this varies with each person.
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