Urodynamic study helps to
assess the bladder and urethra function in storing and releasing urine. The results help doctors explain the cause for
symptoms such as:
incontinence (urine leakage)
increased
frequency in urination
frequent
and sudden urges to urinate but no urine comes out
difficulty
in starting to pee
painful
urination
difficulty
emptying the bladder completely
recurrent
urinary tract infections
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What sort of
scenarios may require the test?
Unexplained
recurrent urinary tract infection
Incontinence
after delivery or operations
Spinal
cord injury
Overactive
or underactive bladder
Parkinson’s
disease
Click to view
Boston Medical Centre video on Understanding Urodynamics
What does the
test involve?
A urodynamic
study consists of a range of tests to assess the function of the lower urinary
tract. It usually takes between 30-60
minutes and does not require any anaesthetic or sedation. It involves the insertion of a catheter into
the bladder to record some or all of the following measurements to help your
doctor find the cause of your specific problem.
Uroflowmetry
(measurement for speed of urine flow)
Cystometry
(measurement of bladder wall contraction)
Electromyography
(measurement of electrical activity at the bladder neck)
Urine
microscopy and culture (to check for infection)
Urinary issues
are often a sensitive topic for most people.
You do not need to suffer in silence.
Do speak to a urologist near you to discuss your symptoms and a
urodynamic study plan.
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