WHAT IS URODYNAMICS?
URODYNAMICS TEST
For what purpose do people have a urodynamics test?
- To be sure of the diagnosis if the possible side effects of surgical treatment for the lower urinary tract are important,
- If surgery is planned for a patient with recurrent urinary incontinence attacks,
- If you have mixed type (combination of stress and urge incontinence) urinary incontinence and urgency symptoms or if there are accompanied urination problems,
- In patients with neurological diseases, especially if there is incompatibility between symptoms and clinical findings,
- If there are lower urinary tract complaints and obstruction (e.g. prostate) is suspected,
- If lower urinary tract complaints persist despite appropriate treatment,
- If there is both a lower urinary tract complaint due to obstruction and a neurological disease,
- If the patient is young and describes lower urinary tract complaints,
- In all patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction who have a neurological disease,
- In children with daytime urgency and urgency urinary incontinence,
- In children with ongoing daytime urinary incontinence,
- In children with spinal bifida.
Which department and doctor performs the urodynamics test?
Who Needs Urodynamics Testing?
How is Urodynamics Test Done?
Things to Consider Before Urodynamics Test
“Is the urodynamics test performed on an empty stomach?” is one of the most frequently asked questions about the pre-test process. The patient does not need to fast before the test. The only thing that needs to be done before the procedure is to check for urinary tract infection with a urinalysis.
How Many Minutes Does the Urodynamics Test Take?
“How many minutes does the urodynamics test take?” If you are wondering, you should know that this time varies depending on the patient’s condition, but the average time is 30 minutes.
How Many Days Does It Take to Get Urodynamics Test Results?
“How many days does it take to get the results of the urodynamics test?” If you are wondering, you should know that you can get the test results on the same day.
Where is Urodynamics Testing Done?
“Where is the urodynamics test done?” The answer to the question is the urology department.
Urodynamics Test Prices
The price range of this test is as curious as the question “What is a urodynamics test?”. Urodynamic test prices vary depending on the center where the application will be performed and the additional tests the patient needs. For this reason, detailed information should be obtained about the urodynamic test price before the procedure.