Download Voiding Cystogram - Hamilton Health Sciences

(905) 521-2100, ext. 75287
After the test
You may resume your normal activities.
You may notice a sensation of stinging
and urgency when voiding. This is
normal.
March 2011
This test takes about 1 to 2 hours
from start to finish. Feel free to
bring a book or some activity
with you to pass the time.
It is important to drink 8 cups of water
within the next 24 hours to help
prevent a bladder infection. You
should call your doctor or have your
urine checked if the pain and burning
persists after 24 hours, if you are
voiding more frequently or if you
develop a fever.
The X-ray dye and the cleaning solution
needed for catheterizing are sticky, so
that it is likely you will wish to bathe on
your return home.
Diagnostic Imaging Department
Hamilton Health Science
McMaster Medical Centre
1200 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 3Z5
Yellow elevators.
When your bladder has filled, you will be asked
Hamilton Health Sciences,
McMaster Medical Centre
Come to the Reception Desk when
you
Preparation for
Voiding Cystogram
to empty your bladder while the Radiologist
takes x-rays.
Small children will empty their bladder naturally
arrive.
when it becomes full.
Call before the test:
if you have questions about the test,
call
Out Patients
FOR
TEST
(905) 521-2100, ext. 75321, between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to

Friday
Name:
THE

is not needed.
call (905) 521-2100, ext. 75287 at
other times
.
eat and drink normal diet; special preparation

if patient is a child or infant, a comforting toy
or pacifier may be helpful
or if you need to rebook your
appointment
Appointment date:
.
Voiding Cystogram
Appointment time:
.
This is a
test where x-rays and a
special
dye
are used to see your urinary bladder and
Please read this pamphlet carefully
how it empties.
To do this, you must be
after
catheterized.
making your appointment.
placed through the opening where you pass
This means a small tube is
urine. A special dye will be put up this tube
The Diagnostic Imaging Department is
on
the Main floor (2nd Level), near the
and will fill your bladder.
If you are admitted to hospital before your
test, tell the nurses about this
appointment.
Do you take any medication?

Continue
to
take
your
usual
medications.

Are you an insulin dependent
Diabetic ?

Tell
staff of your diabetes upon
arrival.

Follow your normal diet and insulin
routine.
Please
bring
a
medications with you.
list
of
your