discomfort after your prostate test

Source: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Prostate tests may cause some discomfort for a time. You may have mild discomfort for a few hours after urodynamics and cystoscopy. Drinking two 8-ounce glasses of water each hour for 2 hours should help.

Ask your doctor whether you can take a warm bath. If not, you may be able to hold a warm, damp washcloth over the urethral opening to relieve the discomfort.

A prostate biopsy may also produce pain in the area of the rectum and the perineum (between the rectum and the scrotum).

Your doctor may give you an antibiotic to take for 1 or 2 days to prevent an infection, but not always. If you have signs of infection--including pain, chills, or fever--call your doctor at once.

Getting the Results of Prostate Tests

Results for simple tests can be discussed with your doctor or nurse immediately after the test. Other tests may take a few days. You will have the chance to ask questions about the results and possible treatments for your problem.

NIH Publication No. 04-5105
August 2004
Posted January 2005
Updated November 2009