Dr Ali Beddouche · Returning home
After my test or procedure
Find usual after-effects, warning signs and the next step in your follow-up.
Your team’s personal instructions take priority. Do not change treatment or improvise catheter removal or flushing.
After flexible cystoscopy
What may happen
Mild burning, more frequent urination or pink urine may last one or two days.
When to act promptly
Fever, chills, increasing pain or symptoms lasting more than two days: contact a clinician promptly. Inability to urinate or heavy bleeding: emergency care.
Emergency informationMy everyday care
Drink as instructed, respecting any fluid restriction. Resume activities according to comfort and your discharge instructions.
My next appointment
Ask for the report and next steps. If a sample was taken, confirm when and how you will receive results.
Record instructions and appointmentsMy leaflet to read and keep
Sources consulted on 5 October 2026 : NIDDK / NIH · NHS
Choose another situationAfter transrectal prostate biopsy
What may happen
Small amounts of blood may appear in urine, stools or semen. Monitor the trend: bleeding should not become heavy.
When to act promptly
Fever, chills or feeling unwell after this biopsy require urgent medical assessment, even while taking antibiotics. Urinary retention or significant bleeding: emergency care. Mention the recent biopsy.
Emergency informationMy everyday care
Follow the antibiotic prescription and medicine restart plan, especially for anticoagulants. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 48 hours unless instructed otherwise.
My next appointment
Arrange an appointment to discuss results. Contact the practice if the expected date passes; no news does not mean a normal result.
Record instructions and appointmentsMy leaflet to read and keep
Sources consulted on 5 October 2026 : AFU · NHS
Choose another situationWith a bladder catheter
What may happen
Discomfort or spasms may occur. Repeated leakage or stopped drainage should not simply be attributed to the catheter.
When to act promptly
No drainage, especially with lower abdominal pain, fever, chills, red blood or clots: urgent assessment. If the catheter falls out, contact a clinician immediately; do not reinsert it yourself.
Emergency informationMy everyday care
Wash hands before and after handling. Clean gently each day; keep tubing free of kinks and the bag below the bladder, off the floor. Avoid pulling and unnecessary disconnections.
My next appointment
Record who provides care and the removal or change date. Use the tutorial and reminder to review what your team demonstrated.
Record instructions and appointmentsMy leaflet to read and keep
Sources consulted on 5 October 2026 : NHS · BAUS
Choose another situationWith a double-J stent
What may happen
Frequency, slight blood in urine or bladder or flank discomfort may occur, particularly during urination or activity.
When to act promptly
Fever, chills, feeling unwell, persistent severe pain, heavy bleeding or stent displacement require urgent assessment. New urinary leakage also needs prompt advice.
Emergency informationMy everyday care
Adjust activity to comfort and fluids to your instructions. Take medicines as prescribed. If there is a removal string, do not pull it.
My next appointment
A JJ stent needs planned removal or replacement. Keep its insertion date and appointment. Contact the practice if no date is set or it has passed.
Record instructions and appointmentsMy leaflet to read and keep
Sources consulted on 5 October 2026 : BAUS · NHS
Choose another situationBefore putting my documents away
- I have my discharge instructions and prescriptions.
- I know the date for results, review or removal.
- I know whom to contact, including outside practice hours.