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This pamphlet explains what to expect if your urinary catheter (tube in your bladder) is taken out. It explains common symptoms and what to do if they do not go away or get better. It describes what you can do to help (such as drinking fluids, measuring your urine [pee]).
This pamphlet explains what to do after having urological surgery at Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics include food and drink, using the washroom, activity after surgery, driving, sex, and managing pain.
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a urinary catheter inserted. It explains care instructions, nutrition and fluids, and other important things to remember.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a urostomy pouch.
This instruction sheet outlines needed equipment and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a urostomy appliance.
When kidney stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones.
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a ureteral stent inserted. It explains how long you will have the stent, how it is put in, care instructions, removal, possible side effects, and common problems you may have.
Cystitis is an irritation and inflammation of the bladder lining. This is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes symptoms of cystitis, when it can happen, and what to do if you think you have it.
Intermittent catheterization is a way to drain urine (pee) from your bladder at different times. This pamphlet explains why a catheter may be needed, how to put the catheter in, how to wash your catheter, and things to remember.
This pamphlet includes tip to help keep your urinary tract healthy. Things to look for that need the attention of a health care provider are also listed.